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MICR290 Microbiology

Week 1 Discussion     

A new chemotherapeutic drug kills bacteria but not humans. Discuss the possible ways the drug may selectively act on bacterial cells.

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 2 Discussion

Compare and contrast aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration, and fermentation.

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 3 Discussion

Louis Pasteur said, “The role of the infinitely small in nature is infinitely large.” Explain what he meant, using examples of the roles of microorganisms in health, industry, and the environment.

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 4 Discussion

Fungi tend to reproduce sexually when nutrients are limited or other conditions are unfavorable, but they reproduce asexually in more ideal conditions. Why is this strategy successful?

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 5 Discussion

Some potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including strains of Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Candida, and Aspergillus, can survive for one to three months on a variety of materials found in hospitals, including scrub suits, lab coats, plastic aprons, and computer keyboards. What can hospital personnel do to reduce the spread of these pathogens?

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 6 Discussion

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) preferentially destroys CD4+ cells. Specifically, what effect does this have on antibody and cell-mediated immunity?

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 7 Discussion

Explain how each of the following could lead to the reemergence of malaria in the United States: (a) global warming, (b) increased travel of individuals from endemic regions to the United States, (c) increased immigration of individuals from endemic regions to the United States, and (d) laws protecting wetlands.

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 8 Discussion

Fifteen-year-old Dolores was embarrassed to talk with her mother about the pain she felt in her “private parts,” but she was worried she might have gotten a disease, despite Nick’s assurance that she was his “first.” Her mother insisted that Dolores see a doctor, who discovered cervical lesions caused by a virus associated with cancer.

What sexually transmitted virus is involved?

How should the physician treat the lesions?

How could Dolores have protected herself?

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 9 Discussion

What concept from microbiology was the most challenging and why? What can you do to learn more about this concept as you progress through your degree program and career?

 

MICR290 Microbiology

Week 10 Discussion

For Week 10, you will reply to the following questions by writing a one paragraph (four to five sentences) response. While it is not required to respond to your peers, you may do so if you would like. This response is due no later than Monday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time), and is worth 25 points.

How will the knowledge of microbiology play into your career role? What aspect of microbiology do you feel will be the most important moving forward?