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BIOL 238 Microbiology -- 2015
Office: Hig 302
Hours: M 2:00-4:00pm
             T 1:00-5:00pm
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Spring Semester 2015
Classroom: Hig Aud
MWF 11:10-12:00

Microbiology is the study of organisms too small for our eyes to see. The human body contains ten times as many microbial cells as its own; some microbes are considered an essential part of the human body.Other microbes inhabit environments that humans consider “extreme,” such as superheated deep-sea thermal vents, or salt-saturated soda lakes. BIOL 238 explores the cell biology, ecology, and medical applications of microbes.

Syllabus

Date   Topic Reading BEFORE Date
Tests on Moodle
Jan 12
14
16
Discovering unseen life. PPT01A.
Microbes in history.
AIDS quilt PPT01B.
Light and Electron Microscopy. Ani: Microscopy. PPT02.
pp 2-3
Ch. 1
Ch. 2
Jan

19
21
23

10:40 Bacterial structure. 2:50 Arthur James. PPT03A.
Cell Envelope and Growth.
Nightingale. Test 2014. PPT03B Cell Division and Growth. Growth Calculation. PPT04B.
Ch. 3
Ani: Replisome; Motility
Ch. 4

Jan


26
27
28
30
Research: Biosensors. Environment. Ani: Endospore
Seminar 11:10 TOM 101: David Wood

Stress response.

Research: New Antibiotic from Soil Bacteria
Gawrys. TEST 1

Ch. 5
Lewis 2015
Feb 02
04

06
Bacterial genomes.
DNA replication.
  Illumina sequencing.
Gene transfer.

Ch. 7
Ani:
DNA replication

Sec 9.1-5
Feb 09
11
13
Gene expression.  Ani: Protein
Gene Regulation.
TEST 2
Sec 8.1-7
Sec 10.1-5
Feb 16
18
19

20
Energy and catabolism.  Chocolate digestion.
Research: Pathogens Bind Fibronectin
Seminar 11:10 HIG AUD: Lisa Maurer '04, MD/PhD
Catabolism and Electron transport system (ETS). Nanowires.
Ch. 13; [Sec 14.1, 2]
Maurer 2014

Feb

23
25
27
Electron transport & Lithotrophy. Salmonella.
Photosynthesis and Carbon Fixation.
Nitrogen Fixation & Biosynthesis.
Ch. 14; Ani:ETS
Sec 15.1-5
SPRING BREAK
Mar 16
18
20
Review
No class.

No class.

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TEST 3: 5:00 pm


Mar

23
25
27
Origins of life. Gravitation.
Evolution.
Research: Sushi-eating bacteria.
Ch. 17
Wiki Topic
Hehemann 2010

Mar
Apr
30
01
03
Bacterial diversity. Jeon.
Archaea. George Washington.
Eukaryotic microbes.
Ch. 18 Bring to class.
Ch. 19 Bring to class.

Ch. 20
Apr 06
08
10
Microbial ecology. Skin Microbiota.
Symbiosis & Human Microbiome. Symbionts. Gasland.
TEST 4
Ch. 21
Sec 23.1-2; Sec 22.1-4
Apr


13
15
17
Viruses. "Good viruses" ViralZone
A DNA virus: Herpes. Human/Herpes genes
.
An RNA retrovirus: HIV. Ani: HIV Ani: Lentivectors.
Ch. 6; "Good viruses"
pp 443-450  Wiki Progress:
Sec 11.2-6    Title plus 1 Figure
Apr 20
22
24
Microbial diseases.
Innate immunity.
Innate immunity. Listeria. Ani: Inflammation.
Wiki Text; Figs on Page
Ch. 26 Complete Page
Sec 23.3-9


May
27
29
01
Immune response.
Active immunity.
Ani: Activation.
Active immunity.
Sec 24.1-6
TEST 5: 11:59pm
Wiki comments
 May
08
 Wiki Last Edits 4:30pm Wiki last edits

Reading: Slonczewski & Foster (2014) Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Norton, 3E only).
Three-hole punch version 
is required, so you can bring a chapter to class.
This book also includes free eBook access.
Always check on-line syllabus for changes.
Highly recommended for memory practice: Moonwalking with Einstein by Jonathan Foer

Attendance. 100% attendance ON TIME is required, including the seminars on syllabus. After two absences, each absence subtracts a full letter grade.

Computer policy. Bring your PC, and use appropriate internet materials during class, while paying attention.
No email during class. Email, texting or phone calls during class are cause for expulsion.

Class Response. Includes: Online surveys; class discussion; email within 1 day after class.

Tests. There are two tests by Moodle, and three in class. For test practice, see Study Page.

Wiki Project. A MicrobeWiki term project will be authored on any topic of microbiology, approved by instructor.
* Start new page with your title, and copy class template into it.
* April 20, 11:59pm: Submit a minimum of 3000 words (main text) via Moodle/Turnitin
Load all figures (3 or more) onto the Wiki site. 

After text approval:
* April  22, 11:59pm: Text complete on Wiki
* All components must include proper citation and permission.
* April 30, 11:59pm: Add comments to two of your classmates's pages.
* May 8, 4:30pm: All final edits are complete.

Late policy. No assignments accepted late. Start work early in case of illness or emergency.

Academic Honesty. All rules and standards stated in the Student Handbook apply. All written work will be checked through plagiarism detection software.

Learning Disabilities. Consult the Coordinator of Disability Services for appropriate accommodations.

Grades are based on:
Tests -- 50%
Class Response
and Attendance -- 20%
Wiki page -- 30%