Unit 3: Detecting Microbial Contamination
Microbes and Emerging Disease
This unit supplements courses that introduce students to basic microbiology. The lecture and laboratory introduce
students to ATP- and culture-based methods for detecting microbes, and encourages students to evaluate which techinque
works best in given scenarios. MRSA is discussed as an emerging pathogen in the lecture and bioethics case study.Use the links below to access lectures, labs, animations and writing assignments for this unit.
Unit 003 Resources
Lecture Presentation
Emerging Pathogens (PowerPoint® Lecture with notes)Instructor's Guide
Contains guidelines for preparing laboratory reports, bioethics case study writing assignments, and teaching and assessment suggestions
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Additional Resources
Training Support Program Biomath Other Multimedia from PromegaOther Units
Unit 1: Detecting Microbial Contamination Unit 2: The Chemistry of Inheritance Unit 4: Genomic DNA Purification (biochemistry emphasis) Unit 5:Solving a Crime Using DNA AnalysisGeneral Writing Resources for Scientists
A series of short articles covering grammar, style, usage and peer-review publication.