Biology 218: General Microbiology Spring 2004 (2009!)

But the topics below will give you an idea of what will be covered. I haven't had an opportunity to teach this course since Spring 2004 and am looking forward to teaching Microbiology during this coming Spring 2009!

Lecture meets on Wednesdays & Fridays from 4:00 - 5:15 in Darwin 102.
Laboratory sections meets on Wed. & Fri. from 12:00 - 2:50 in the Microbiology Lab.

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Date
Topics
Laboratory Activities
Readings

Mon. Jan. 26

Introduction to the Fascinating World of Microbiology

Intro to Laboratory; Safety Rules;
Exer. 1: Using Microscopes:
Exer. 2: Living Microorganisms

Handouts

Wed., Jan 28

Microbial World and You

Intro to Laboratory; Safety Rules;
Exer. 1: Using Microscopes:
Exer. 2: Living Microorganisms

Chapter 1; Look at CDs in text.

Mon., Feb. 2

Basics of Chemistry and Biochemistry;
Bioremediation

Exer. 3: Making Smears and Simple Staining
Handout: Streaking for Single Colony Isolation (SCI)
Exer. 4: Negative Staining

Chapter 2, pp 27-40

Wed., Feb. 4

Quiz #1
The Molecules of Life: Organic Compounds

Exer. 3: Making Smears and Simple Staining
Handout: Streaking for Single Colony Isolation (SCI)
Exer. 4: Negative Staining

Chapter 2, pp 40-55

Mon., Feb. 9

What are the Characteristics of Microorganisms?

Exer. 5: Gram Staining
Exer. 6: Acid-Fast Staining

Start Microbial Metabolism Exercises (13, 15, &17)!

Chapter 3, pp 56-66

Wed., Feb. 11

Preparation of Specimens; the Gram Stain and other Differential Stains

Exer. 5: Gram Staining
Exer. 6: Acid-Fast Staining

Start Microbial Metabolism Exercises (13, 15, &17)!

Chapter 3, pp 66-77

Mon., Feb 16

HOLIDAY: NO CLASS

HOLIDAY: NO LAB

Wed., Feb. 18

Quiz #2
Prokaryotic Cell Characteristics;
Inside Prokaryotes;

NO LAB; But work on Exercises 13, 15, &17

Chapter 4, pp 77 - 112

Mon., Feb. 23

Eukaryotic Cell Characteristics
Microbial Metabolism

Exer. 7: Structural Stains
Exer. 8: Morphologic Unknowns
Exer. 9: Microbes in the Environment

CONTINUE Microbial Metabolism Exercises (#14 & 16)

Chapter 5, pp 114-137

Wed., Feb. 25

Midterm Exam #1

Exer. 7: Structural Stains
Exer. 8: Morphologic Unknowns
Exer. 9: Microbes in the Environment

CONTINUE Microbial Metabolism Exercises (#14 & 16)

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & part of 5

Mon., Mar.1

How Microbes Thrive in So Many Environments;
Bacteria and Smarter Computers!

Lab Test #1
Exer. 20: Determination of a Bacterial Growth Curve

CONTINUE Microbial Metabolism Exercises (any unfinished)

Chapter 5, pp 137-155

Wed., Mar.3

Quiz #3
Microbial Growth & Culture Media;
Growth Curves of Microbes

Lab Test #1
Exer. 20: Determination of a Bacterial Growth Curve

CONTINUE Microbial Metabolism Exercises (any unfinished)

Chapter 6, pp 156-179

Mon., Mar. 8

Control of Microbial Growth: Physical and Chemical Methods ; More Chemical Methods of Control;
Resistance to Biocides

Exer. 22: Physical Methods of Control
Exer. 24: Disinfectants and Antiseptics
Exer. 25: Antimicrobial Drugs
Exer. 26: Effectiveness of Hand Scrubbing

Chapter 7, pp184-209

Wed., Mar. 10

Microbial Genetics

Exer. 22: Physical Methods of Control
Exer. 24: Disinfectants and Antiseptics
Exer. 25: Antimicrobial Drugs
Exer. 26: Effectiveness of Hand Scrubbing

Chapter 8, pp 210-225

Mon., Mar. 15

Quiz #4;
Mutations: Changes in Genetic Material

Exer. 33: Unknown Identification and Bergey's Manual
FINISH Microbial Metabolism Exercises
Receive your Semester "UNKNOWN Culture"

Chapter 8, pp 226-242

Wed., Mar. 17

Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA

Exer. 33: Unknown Identification and Bergey's Manual
FINISH Microbial Metabolism Exercises
Receive your Semester "UNKNOWN Culture"

Chapter 9, pp 248-269

Mon., Mar. 22

TBA

Lab Test #2;
Exer. 34: Fungi - Yeasts
Exer. 35: Fungi - Molds
Exer. 36: Cyanobacteria and Algae

TBA

Wed. Mar. 24

TBA

Lab Test #2;
Exer. 34: Fungi - Yeasts
Exer. 35: Fungi - Molds
Exer. 36: Cyanobacteria and Algae

TBA

Mon., Mar. 29

Midterm Exam #2

Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8

Wed., Mar. 31

HOLIDAY

NO CLASS

Mon., Apr. 5
Wed., Apr. 7

SPRING BREAK

NO CLASSES

Mon., Apr. 12

Microbial Diversity;
The Eukaryotic KINGDOM FUNGI The Algae & Protozoans

Exer. 37: Protozoans
Exer. 39: Plant Viruses
Exer. 57: Bioremediation

Chapter 10, pp 276-298 ,
Chapter 12, pp 331-343

Wed., Apr. 14

Quiz #5
Kingdom Protista and Kingdom Animalia (Worms and Arthropods)

Exer. 37: Protozoans
Exer. 39: Plant Viruses
Exer. 57: Bioremediation

Chapter 12, pp 343-365

Mon., Apr. 19

Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

Field Trip TBA

Chapter 13, pp 371-386
Chapter 27, pp 751-754

Wed., Apr. 21

Animal Viruses; Viruses and Cancer;
AIDS & other viral diseases and infections
Principles of Disease

Lab Test #3;
Work on your Unknown

Chapter 13, pp 386-403
Chapter 14, pp 406-423

Mon., Apr. 26

Midterm Exam #3

Lab Test #3;
Work on your Unknown

 

Chapters 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and part of 27

Wed., Apr. 28

Emerging Infectious Diseases; Epidemiology

Field Trip TBA

Chapter 14, pp 423-433

Mon., May 3

Quiz #6
Student Presentations

Exer. 42: Nonspecific Resistence
Exer. 43: Blood Group Determination

Wed., May 5

Student Presentations
Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity

Exer. 42: Nonspecific Resistence
Exer. 43: Blood Group Determination

Chapter 15, pp 435-450

Mon., May 10

Student Presentations
Antimicrobial Drugs

Report on Your Unknown Is Due

Chapter 20, pp 549-559

Wed., May 12

Student Presentations
More Inhibitors of Microbial Growth;
Issue of Antibiotics in Animal Feed

Report on Your Unknown Is Due

Chapter 20, pp 559-575

Mon., May 17

FINAL EXAMINATION

8:00 - 9:50 A.M

Comprehensive

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Marilyn Cannon, April 10, 2004