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Unit 1: Fundamentals of Microbiology (Ch 1 &3)
Topic 1:Introduction to Diversity ,Importance of Microbes and Modern Applications
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Class discussions |
-Are microbes Everywhere? Understanding Bacteria Video-clip questions |
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Activities and Labs |
-What are microbes? mini-activity a) mini-microbe hunt b) Winogradsky column c) biofilms d) preparation of agar plates e) microbial yogurt |
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Helpful Links |
Searchable database of microbe images, information and activities 7 case studies on the microbes around you
2) The
Bad Bug Book
A tremendous gallery of images, video clips and animations of microbes
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Topic 2: Brief History of Microbiology
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Class discussions |
-Socratic Seminar Guidelines and ScoringGuide -Socratic Seminar over "Tuberculosis: The Silent Killer" |
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Activities and Labs |
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Helpful Links |
1) A New Germ Theory, The Atlantic On-line |
Topic 3: Aseptic techniques
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Class discussions |
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Activities and Labs |
Lab 2: Aseptic transfers |
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Helpful Links |
1) Wash up.org Current statistics on handwashing and its importance |
Topic 4: Microscopy
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Class discussions |
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Activities and Labs |
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Helpful Links |
Searchable database of "nanoscopic" images of everyday materials to living things
2) Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc. A vast gallery of enhanced high-quality images taken using an electron microscope, zoom-in images of various insects and the top ten most wanted bugs list.
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