Date	Topics	Laboratory Activities	Readingss/Assignments
Tues. Feb. 1	Introduction to the Fascinating World of Microbiology	*Introduction to Laboratory Safety Rules, pgs 1 & 3,  (0.5 hr) *Using a Microscope and Examination of Living Microorganisms, pgs 5-14,  (2.0 hrs)	Handouts
Thurs. Feb. 3	The Microbial World and You!	*Introduction to Laboratory Safety Rules, pgs 1 & 3,  (0.5 hr) *Using a Microscope and Examination of Living Microorganisms, pgs 5-14,  (2.0 hrs)	Chapter 1 Look at CDs in text See our class WebCT pgs Write in News Blog (online)
Tues. Feb. 8	Basics of Chemistry and Biochemistry	*Microbes in the Environment, pgs 15-22  (1.0 hr) *Transfer of Bacteria: Aseptic Technique, pgs 23-32  (1.0 hr.)	Chapter 2, pp 26-37
Thurs. Feb. 10	QUIZ #1 Organic Chemistry: Biological Macromolecules	*Microbes in the Environment, pgs 15-22  (1.0 hr) *Transfer of Bacteria: Aseptic Technique, pgs 23-32  (1.0 hr.)	Chapter 2, pp 37-49
Tues. Feb. 15	Observing Microbes through the Microscope!	*Preparation of Smears & Simple Stains, pgs 33-38 (1.5 hr) *Gram Staining, pgs 39-44  (1.0 hr) Handouts: Negative stains & Endospore stains Finish *Microbes in the Environment & *Transfer of Bacteria (0.75 hr)	Chapter 3, pp 54-73
Thurs. Feb. 17	Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells	*Preparation of Smears & Simple Stains, pgs 33-38 (1.5 hr) *Gram Staining, pgs 39-44  (1.0 hr) Handouts: Negative stains & Endospore stains Finish *Microbes in the Environment & *Transfer of Bacteria (0.75 hr)	Chapter 4, pp 76-96
Tues. Feb. 22	QUIZ #2 Microbial Metabolism: our ancestral biochemistry	Lab Test #1 *Special Media for Isolating Bacteria, pgs 45-48  (0.5 hr)+(0.5 hr) *Oxygen and the Growth of Bacteria, pgs 49-56 (0.5hr)+(0.5 hr) +(0.5 hr)	Chapter 5, pp 114-136
Thurs. Feb. 24	How Microbes Thrive in So Many Environments; Bacteria and Smarter Computers!	Lab Test #1 *Special Media for Isolating Bacteria, pgs 45-48  (0.5 hr)+(0.5 hr) *Oxygen and the Growth of Bacteria, pgs 49-56 (0.5hr)+(0.5 hr) +(0.5 hr)	Chapter 5, pp 136-150
Tues. March 1	MIDTERM EXAM #1	START: *Carbohydrate Catabolism, pgs 57-61 (0.5 hr) *Fermentation, pgs 63-69 (0.5 hr) *Protein Catabolism: Gelatin Hydrolysis, pgs 71-74 (0.5 hr) *Respiration, pgs 75-81 (Set up Nitrate Reduction Test. Perform an Oxidase Test and a Catalase Test on Cultures Provided.) (0.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Thurs. Mar. 3	Microbial Growth & Culture Media; Growth Curves of Microbes	START: *Carbohydrate Catabolism, pgs 57-61 (0.5 hr) *Fermentation, pgs 63-69 (0.5 hr) *Protein Catabolism: Gelatin Hydrolysis, pgs 71-74 (0.5 hr) *Respiration, pgs 75-81 (Set up Nitrate Reduction Test. Perform an Oxidase Test and a Catalase Test on Cultures Provided.) (0.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on. style="font-weight: bold;">	Chapter 6, pp 156-178
Tues. Mar. 8	Quiz #3; Control of Microbial Growth: Physical and Chemical Methods ; More Chemical Methods of Control; Resistance to Biocides	CONTINUE/FINISH: *Carbohydrate Catabolism, pgs 57-61 (1.0 hr) *Fermentation, pgs 63-69 (0.5 hr) *Protein Catabolism: Gelatin Hydrolysis, pgs 71-74 (0.5 hr) *Respiration, pgs 75-81  (0.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 7, pp184-205
Thurs. Mar. 10	Microbial Genetics	CONTINUE/FINISH: *Carbohydrate Catabolism, pgs 57-61 (1.0 hr) *Fermentation, pgs 63-69 (0.5 hr) *Protein Catabolism: Gelatin Hydrolysis, pgs 71-74 (0.5 hr) *Respiration, pgs 75-81  (0.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 8, pp 210-230
Tues. Mar. 15	Quiz #4; Mutations: Changes in Genetic Material; Genes & Evolution	Lab Test #2 *Regulation of Gene Expression, pgs 83-89 (1.0 hr) (Check in a day or two under UV light: allow 0.25 hr-0.5 hr) *Biofilms, pgs 91-95 (0.5 hr) FINISH Fermentation, pgs 63-69 (0.25 hr FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 8, pp 230-241
Thurs. Mar. 17	Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA	Lab Test #2 *Regulation of Gene Expression, pgs 83-89 (1.0 hr) *Biofilms, pgs 91-95 (0.5 hr) FINISH Fermentation, pgs 63-69 (0.25 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 9, pp 246-268
Tues. Mar. 22	Classification of Microorganisms Bioremediation; DNA Fingerprinting, PCR, etc. & Cladograms	*Chemical Methods of Control: Disinfectants & Antiseptics, pgs 97-101 (1.0 hr) + (0.5 hr) *Effectiveness of Hand Scrubbing, pgs 103-106 (1.0 hr) + (0.5 hr) Continue *Biofilms (0.25 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 10, pp 273-294
Thurs. Mar. 24	Midterm Exam #2	*Chemical Methods of Control: Disinfectants & Antiseptics, pgs 97-101 (1.0 hr) + (0.5 hr) *Effectiveness of Hand Scrubbing, pgs 103-106 (1.0 hr) + (0.5 hr) Continue *Biofilms, pgs 91-95 (0.25 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, part of 10
Tues. Mar. 29	FIELD TRIP Thurs. lab section (TBA)	FIELD TRIP Tues. lab section (TBA)
Thurs. Mar. 31	Cesar Chavez HOLIDAY NO CLASS	HOLIDAY - NO CLASS
Tues. Apr. 5	Domains Bacteria and Archaea; Applications of Microbiology	Receive your "UNKNOWN Culture" *Unknown Identification and Bergey's Manual, pgs 107-112 (0.5 hr) + (1.0 hr) + (1.5 hr); may take more hours outside of lab time. *Keys to Bacteria, pgs 113-116 (Learn HOW TO USE KEYS!) *Microbes in Soil: Bioremediation, pgs 117-121 (1.0 hr)	Chapter 11, pp 299-326
Thurs. Apr. 7	Survey of Bacteria (continued)	Receive your "UNKNOWN Culture" *Unknown Identification and Bergey's Manual, pgs 107-112 (0.5 hr) + (1.0 hr) + (1.5 hr); may take more hours outside of lab time. *Keys to Bacteria, pgs 113-116 (Learn HOW TO USE KEYS!) *Microbes in Soil: Bioremediation, pgs 117-121 (1.0 hr)	Chapter 11, pp 315-326
Tues. Apr. 12	Eukaryotes: Fungi & Algae	*Fungi - Yeasts and Molds (Period 1), pgs 123-134 (1.0 hr) Finish *Microbes in Soil: Bioremediation, pgs 117-121 (1.0 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 12, pp 329-344
Thurs. Apr. 14	Eukarytes: Protozoa & Helminths	*Fungi - Yeasts and Molds (Period 1), pgs 123-134 (1.0 hr) Finish *Microbes in Soil: Bioremediation, pgs 117-121 (1.0 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 12, pp 344-363
Apr. 18-22	SPRING BREAK	NO CLASSES
Tues.  Apr. 26	Viruses, Viroids, and Prions	Continue *Fungi - Yeasts and Molds, pgs 123-134  (1.0 hr) *Phototrophs: Algae and Cyanobacteria, pgs 135-142 (1.5 hr) *Plant Viruses, pgs 149-152 (0.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 13, pp 367-380
Thurs. Apr. 28	Quiz #5; Animal Viruses; Viruses and Cancer; AIDS	Continue *Fungi - Yeasts and Molds, pgs 123-134  (1.0 hr) *Phototrophs: Algae and Cyanobacteria, pgs 135-142 (1.5 hr) *Plant Viruses, pgs 149-152 (0.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 13, pp 381-395
Tues. May 3	Midterm Exam #3	*Protozoa, pgs 143-147 (1.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapters: 10 (second half), 11, 12, & 13
Thurs. May 5	Principles of Disease; Emerging Infectious Diseases; Epidemiology	*Protozoa, pgs 143-147 (1.5 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 14, pp 399-422
Tues. May 10	Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses	Lab Test #3 *Agglutination Reactions: Slide Agglutination, pgs 153-159 (0.5 hr) *Microbes Used in Food Production, pgs 161-164 (1.0 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 16, pp 449-472
Thurs. May 12	Quiz #6; Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses	Lab Test #3 *Agglutination Reactions: Slide Agglutination, pgs 153-159 (0.5 hr) *Microbes Used in Food Production, pgs 161-164 (1.0 hr) FINISH any earlier lab exercises you need to work on.	Chapter 17, pp 476-496
Tues. May 17	Practical Applications of Immunology	Your Unknown Report Is Due. Student Semester Research Presentations Check Yogurt Cultures	Chapter 18, pp 500-509
Thurs. May 19	Precipitation Reactions	Your Unknown Report Is Due. Student Semester Research Presentations Check Yogurt Cultures	Chapter 18, pp 509-518
TUES. MAY 24	FINAL EXAMINATION 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m.		Comprehensive

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