Microbiology is designed for the student who wants to expand their knowledge of the microscopic world, while pursuing an interest in the field of medicine or health –related fields. The Microbiology course covers the fundamentals of microbiology and the role of microorganisms in the environment and in human affairs. Experiments involve aseptic technique and manipulation of microorganisms under laboratory conditions are performed to illustrate the basic principles of microbiology. Upon completion of this course, students will have a strong foundation for successful completion of college Microbiology.
Textbook used:
Microbiology: An Introduction ,10th Edition, 2009. Benjamin Cummings
25% homework, 25% labs, 25% Test, 25% quiz
Supplies needed:
pen/paper, notebook, colored pencils, sharpie, antimicrobial hand wash, flash drive, box of Kleenex
Syllabus:
REMIND 101:
Web Resources:
CDC Game: Solve the Outbreak:
mobile app link < http://www.cdc.gov/mobile/applications/sto/
online computer link < http://www.cdc.gov/mobile/applications/sto/web-app.html
Additional Resources:
Microbiology Video Disease Questions
Microbiology Disease Information Assignment
Bacteria most wanted poster Virus newspaper
Microbiology term definitions Microbiology bacteria Id chart
Microbiology lab id unknown bacteria Microbiology lab practical review
Owen Instructional Videos:
Below you will find a link to various videos I have made to help aid in your success in Microbiology. After viewing these videos you will: 1. be able to see why Mrs. Owen is a scientist and not an actress. 2. Feel more confident in the area you are studying.
Microbiology lab practical part 1 Microbiology lab practical part 2
Microscope Cell Organelles Cell Membrane Transport
Cell Respiration Part 1 Cell Respiration Part 2
How to Gram Stain How to Streak a bacteria Plate
Bacteria staining techniques Heat fixing bacteria
How to identify an unknown bacteria
Video Questions Worksheets:
Microbiology Lab Manual:
Videos on Lab practical protocol:
Endospore stain simple smears and stains
fermentation of carbohydrate day 1 fermentation of carbohydrate day 2
disinfectant and aseptic techniques disinfectant and aseptic techniques part 2
Homework Handouts:
microbiology Assignment 1 & 2 microbiology Assignment 3 microbiology Assignment 4 A microbiology Assignment 4B microbiology Assignment 5 microbiology Assignment 6 microbiology Assignment 7 microbiology Assignment 8 microbiology Assignment 9 microbiology Assignment 10
Virtual labs:
bacteria identification gram staining
What Kills Germs? Classifying and Using Biotechnology
Virtual Pathology Tuberculosis Game
QUIZETS:
Micro term quiz 1 micro term quiz 2 micro term quiz 3 Micro term quiz 4 micro term quiz 5 micro term quiz 6 micro term quiz 7 micro term quiz 8 Micro term quiz9 Gram staining quiz
CASE STUDIES:
Bacteria case studies part 1 Bacteria case studies part 2 Protist case studies virus case studies
just a spider bite Patient zero return of the whoop deadly 1918 flu Finding the ebola reservoir host
Test Review:
Microbiology Unit 1 test review Microbiology unit 2 test review Microbiology Unit 3 test review Microbiology Unit 4 test review Microbiology Unit 5 test review Microbiology Unit 6 test review Microbiology unit 7 test review Microbiology unit 8 test review Microbiology Immune response test review
WEB QUESTS:
microbiology WEBQUEST ( Bioterrorism) disease Choices for Webquest
PROJECTS:
Communicable Disease Research Projec1
Bacteria Wanted Poster or Power point Research Project
Pod cast and worksheets:
patient zero pod cast Patient Zero podcast worksheet
superbug podcast Podcast Hospital superbug worksheet
parasites pod cast Parasite Podcast Worksheet
Class Power points:
Unit2 classification microorganismsnotes
unit 6 MICROBIAL GROWTH REQUIREMENTS
How to identify unknown bacteria
TED TALKS