BIOS 242 Discussion Questions Altogether Weeks 1 – 7.

BIOS 242 Week 1 Discussion 2: Microscopy. What microscope would you use to study the complex interactions of microorganisms in a biofilm? Why is this the best choice? What would be your second choice?

BIOS 242 Week 2 Discussion 1 – Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells. The endosymbiotic theory proposes an explanation of the origin of mitochondria, chloroplasts, and eukaryotic cells. Discuss the evidence for this theory. Are you convinced?

BIOS 242 Week 2 Discussion 2 – Microbial Growth and Metabolism. The most efficient method of generating ATP for most organisms is aerobic respiration. What molecule is required for aerobic respiration? Some microbes thrive in an anaerobic environment. How do they efficiently generate ATP in these ...

BIOS 242 Week 3 Discussion 1 – Choosing an Antimicrobial Technique You be the expert: Imagine you are a teaching a class on controlling microbial growth in the environment. To test your students, you will present them with a scenario including a site and some probable microbes present. They must d...

BIOS 242 Week 3 Discussion 2: Antibiotic Resistance. Discuss why MRSA presents a major public health issue. Propose some ways to limit or remove this threat.

BIOS 242 Week 4 Discussion 1 and 2 Notes

BIOS 242 Week 5 Discussion 1 – Innate Immunity

BIOS 242 Week 5 Discussion 2 – Adaptive Immunity. Your friend Bruce calls in a panic. He has just come from the doctor and been diagnosed with a bacterial infection. The doctor told him not to worry; his B cells will take care of it in no time! Knowing that you are studying the immune response, he...

BIOS 242 Week 6 Discussion 1 – Epidemiology. You are the public health official! Review the following case study, and discuss how you should proceed as an epidemiologist. Case study: Over 30 children younger than three years of age developed gastroenteritis after visiting a local water park. Thes...

BIOS 242 Week 6 Discussion 2 – Make the Diagnosis Bacteria. This week’s readings encompass a wide variety of diseases associated with various organ systems. Using the information in your text (and any other resources you choose), give your patient one of these diseases from the organ system disc...

BIOS 242 Week 7 Discussion 1: Characteristics of Eukaryotic and Viral Pathogens. Some people argue that viruses cannot be considered alive. Do you agree with this statement? Defend your answer.

BIOS 242 Week 7 Discussion 2: Make the Diagnosis: Nonbacterial Pathogens. Class, we discussed the term microbial antagonism in Week 2 and have come across many examples of how it helps us against pathogenic microorganisms. Let’s discuss the role of the intestinal microbiota in the maintenance of h...