Category: Microbiology

As you watch television, scroll through social media sites, listen to your friends and family, read blogs and the news, you’re probably exposed to different stories about microbiology.  Now, more than ever, you will likely hear about viruses, bacteria, or other microbes as topics of discussion.   This week I specifically want you to watch for topics on corona virus, SARS-COV-2, COVID19 or MonkeyPox
Write a couple paragraphs about one of these topics that you encounter: 
Please use your own words. This journal is to discuss your learning, opinions, and things that you maybe would have missed or not understood without this class.
Absolutely do NOT just post an article you find, or a summary of an article. If you journal is ABOUT an article, you can include a brief summary (and a reference), but most of the content should be your feelings and thoughts
If this was a discussion, tell a little about what you contributed to the topic.
State what you have learned in class that made this topic stand out to you
I need 2 different topics so this is a two assignment based journal
the first one can be a couple of paragraphs of the topic listed and the second one can also be a different topic with a couple of paragraphs

BIO 203 Class Presentations
Create a 10 minute powerpoint presentation (that you will present in class) about a specific disease (you
may choose any from Chapters 19, 20, 24, or 25 of our textbook; the only exception being you may not
choose measles, polio, monkeypox, or pertussis). You should discuss the type of microbe that causes the
disease in detail. Describe the type of test used to diagnose the disease. Tell us about the microbe and
its characteristic. Tell us the symptoms of the disease. Tell us how the immune system may react to the
disease. Describe the treatments/cures if there are any. You may also include current research into
cures or alleviation of symptoms and the history of the disease.
The presentation should be at least 15 slides long.
Please let me know your topic by November 3rd (each disease can only be done by one person)
You will need to turn in your powerpoint presentation to me via email the by the day before your
presentation.
We will give presentations during class (and part of lab time), the weeks of November 27th and
December 4th. As the date gets closer, we will have a sign up sheet for which day you will give your
presentation. Please note, if we go to an online format for lecture, you may just be turning in the
powerpoint and not giving an oral presentation (if this occurs you will need to include all the details in
the slides themselves or the notes portion at the bottom of the slides).
The microbe I want you to talk about is “Neisseria meningitidis (bacterial meningitis)

– I want proofreading of my research article and AI detected, If you found any of theses I want you make modified and highlighted.
– No Plagiarism , No Matching will be acceptable .clear and presented using APA Style Reference .
– No short answer as it’s not acceptable for this article

– I want proofreading of my research article and AI detected, If you found any of theses I want you make modified and highlighted.
– No Plagiarism , No Matching will be acceptable .clear and presented using APA Style Reference .
– No short answer as it’s not acceptable for this article

1400 word essay about the importance of the microbiome, how it functions, how it helps our immunity, how it can be used in vaccinations and antibiotics.

1400 word essay about the importance of the microbiome, how it functions, how it helps our immunity, how it can be used in vaccinations and antibiotics.

1. Introduction – (1/3 – 1/2 a page) (include the # AND two letters of your Mixed Unknowns at end of
Intro) = 6 pts.
2. Methods (Tests), Photos & following of Dichotomous Key = 10 pts. for each microbe = 20 pts.
total (see instructions for first unknown paper); refer to each microbe with a letter
Show photos of an isolation streak plate for your mixed culture (#), and for your 2 individual bacteria
3. Results & Conclusions (include clear documentation & labeling of photos) =10 pts. for each microbe
= 20 pts. total, including 4 points for EACH correct ID
**Please write about one unknown first (ex: Gram (+) followed by the other ex: Gram (-))
*Identify your microbe again by letter AND for the first time by Genus & species at the END of each
section.
4. Discussion of ONE microbe of your choice that was supplied to you on a posted list OR one of
the two microbes identified in this unknown project OR if your presentation is on a bacteria you
may discuss that (two (2) full pages) – Note: Your discussion must be at least two full pages = 27
pts. (15 pts. for content, 5 pts. for inclusion of references within text, & 7 pts. for length of two full
pages)
*You must have a minimum of three references in the body of your text (NOT Wikipedia or MicrobeWiki,
and NOT including your lab manual, although you may use your textbook as one of your references).
Please see instructions for the first unknown paper on HOW to reference and avoid plagiarism!
5. Conclusion (1/3 – 1/2 a page) = 6 pts. – *Do not repeat result. Please conclude the unknown
project.
6. Dichotomous Keys for both Gram (+) & Gram (-) organisms = flowcharts for BOTH Gram-pos. &
Gram-neg. microbes = 2.5 pts. each = 5 pts. total (Please staple to your paper or include photos
large enough to read.)
7. Highlight the names of your microbes along the route you followed on dichotomous keys for both
Gram (+) & Gram (-) microbe = 2 pts. each = 4 pts. total
8. Reference page = 6 pts. – References may be included on the same page with text, following your
conclusion. *Minimum of 3 references required.
9. Format & Grammar = 6 pts.
Double-spaced,12-point font (note: this is not 12-point font), < 1.5-inch margins. Grammar is important; please utilize the writing center if necessary. And the unknown bacteria that I found is "E. erogenes" Alphabetical List of Microbes (and the diseases they cause) that you may choose to write a 2-page discussion for your Mixed Unknown Report (Choose ONE only!) (Note: A “zoonotic” is a microbe that is transmitted to humans via animals.) o Agrobacterium tumefaciens (plant pathogen that causes crown gall disease in plants & has also been revolutionary in promotion of plant biotechnology) o Bartonella henselae (zoonotic that causes “cat scratch fever”) o Bordetella pertussis (pertussis/whooping cough) o Borrelia bergdorferi (Lyme disease) o Brucella melitensis (zoonotic that causes brucellosis/Malta fever/undulant fever) o Chlamydia trachomatis (STD chlamydia) o Clostridium botulinum (botulism/food poisoning/nervous system disorder flaccid paralysis & other) o Clostridium tetani (tetanus/nervous system disorder “lockjaw”/muscle rigidity & other) o Corynebacterium diphtheriae (diphtheria/suffocation) o Deinococcus radiodurans (not a pathogen - extremophile that is unusually resilient) o E. coli (gastroenteritis/UTI/other) and/or E. coli O157:H7 (hemorrhagic colitis/hemolytic uremic syndrome/other) o Francisella tularensis (zoonotic that causes tularemia; one of the most infectious bacteria known - ~10 cells are enough to cause disease!) o Haemophilus ducreyi (STD – “cancroid”/genital ulcers) o Haemophilus influenzae (pediatric meningitis) o Helicobacter pylori (peptic ulcers) o Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires’ disease) o Listeria monocytogenes (listeriosis/often fatal food poisoning) o Magnetospirillum magneticum (not a pathogen - name should speak for itself!) o Mycobacterium tuberculosis (tuberculosis) o Myxococcus xanthus (“communicating bacteria” with unusual properties!) o Neisseria gonorrhoeae (STD - gonorrhea) o Neisseria meningitidis (bacterial meningitis) o Pseudomonas aeruginosa (opportunistic pathogen that infects primarily those with compromised immune systems, burn victims & cystic fibrosis patients - causes UTIs, respiratory infections, dermatitis, soft tissue infections, GI, bone & joint infections & systemic infections) o Rickettsia rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) o Salmonella enterica (salmonellosis/food poisoning) o Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi (typhoid fever) o Shigella dysenteriae and/or Shigella flexneri (shigellosis/severe form of dysentery/diarrhea) o Staphylococcus aureus/MRSA (boils & impetigo (skin infections), food poisoning, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, pneumonia, endocarditis, staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome) o Streptococcus pyogenes (pharyngitis/”strep throat”, impetigo, erysipelas, scarlet fever, necrotizing fasciitis, myositis, endocarditis, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome) o Treponema pallidum pallidum (STD - syphilis) o Vibrio cholera (cholera/severe diarrhea) oYersinia pestis(bubonic plague)

As you watch television, scroll through social media sites, listen to your friends and family, read blogs and the news, you’re probably exposed to different stories about microbiology.  Now, more than ever, you will likely hear about viruses, bacteria, or other microbes as topics of discussion.   I specifically want you to watch for topics on microbial disease.
Write a couple paragraphs about one of these topics that you encounter: 
Please use your own words. This journal is to discuss your learning, opinions, and things that you maybe would have missed or not understood without this class.
Absolutely do NOT just post an article you find, or a summary of an article. If you journal is ABOUT an article, you can include a brief summary (and a reference), but most of the content should be your feelings and thoughts
This topic mus be specifically about microbial disease
The topic must include some sort of research, or study, or new finding.  
If this was a discussion, tell a little about what you contributed to the topic.
State what you have learned in class that made this topic stand out to you.
i need 2 different topics on microbio diseases. so 2 entry for this assignment

As you watch television, scroll through social media sites, listen to your friends and family, read blogs and the news, you’re probably exposed to different stories about microbiology.  Now, more than ever, you will likely hear about viruses, bacteria, or other microbes as topics of discussion.   I specifically want you to watch for topics on microbial disease.
Write a couple paragraphs about one of these topics that you encounter: 
Please use your own words. This journal is to discuss your learning, opinions, and things that you maybe would have missed or not understood without this class.
Absolutely do NOT just post an article you find, or a summary of an article. If you journal is ABOUT an article, you can include a brief summary (and a reference), but most of the content should be your feelings and thoughts
This topic mus be specifically about microbial disease
The topic must include some sort of research, or study, or new finding.  
If this was a discussion, tell a little about what you contributed to the topic.
State what you have learned in class that made this topic stand out to you.
i need 2 different topics on microbio diseases. so 2 entry for this assignment

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethodsMethods, photos & following of dichotomous key
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults and Interpretation of ResultsCorrect interpretations of Tests & Correct ID (4 pts). of Unknown organism
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussionDiscussion, including References w/in body of paper:
(including 3 points for one full page discussion)
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDichotomous Key/highlighting
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference pageShould be in APA formatting style
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting & Grammardouble-spaced, 12-pt. font, margins, gramma
2 pts( MY BACTIRA IS STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS)