15 Questions
When is the semester project due?
April 26th
How is Johnny's final grade calculated?
By adding the points from exams, clicker points, and reading quizzes
What should the semester project focus on?
The background and research of an approved scientist
What are the five big ideas (FBIs) in biology that will be explained as they relate to microbiology in this course?
Evolution, structure and function, information flow and storage, transformations of energy and matter, systems
What is the recommended approach for studying for exams in this course?
Reading the assigned textbook sections and attending class every day
Which instructor has office hours on Wednesday from 1:45-2:45pm?
Dr. Zach Burcham
Where will the PDF of Powerpoint slides be posted prior to each lecture?
Canvas
What is a microbe?
A living organism that requires a microscope to be seen
What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes have a nucleus, while prokaryotes do not
What is a genome?
The total genetic information of an organism
What role did yeasts and bacteria play in human history?
Producing beneficial fermented foods and beverages
Who discovered the microbial basis of fermentation, vaccination, and pasteurization?
Louis Pasteur
What did Robert Koch develop that is crucial to microbial investigation?
Principles and methods crucial to microbial investigation
Which scientist introduced the practice of smallpox inoculation to Europe in 1717?
Lady Mary Montagu
What did Edward Jenner deliberately infect patients with, leading to the practice of vaccination?
Material collected from cowpox lesions
Explore the profound impact of microbes and scientists on human history, from the earliest evidence of microbial life to the categorization of all life forms on the phylogenetic tree of life. Understand the biological diversity among prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and their significance in the context of Earth's history.
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