Oklahoma State University

Introductory Microbiology (MICR 2123)
Tentative Lecture Calendar

Date Lecture Topic Corresponding Reading
Week 1 Microbioal Cell
June 8 Introduction 
Chapter 1
June 9 Observing the microbial cells Chapter 2
June 10 Observing the microbial cells Chapter 2
June 11 Cell structure and function Chapter 3
 Week 2 Microbial Cell 
June 15  Cell structure and function   Chapter 3A
June 16 Microbial culture and growth Chapter 4
June 17 Microbial culture and growth Chapter 4
June 18 Environmental Influences & Control of Microbial Growth Chapter 5
 Week 3 Genes and Genomics
June 22 Environmental Influences & Control of Microbial Growth Chapter 5
June 23 Genomes and Chromosomes Chapter 7
June 24 Genomes and Chromosomes Chapter 7
June 25 Discussion
Week 4 Molecular Biology 
June 29 Transcription and Translation Chapter 8
June 30 Transcription and Translation Chapter 8
July 01 Gene Transfer and Mutation_A Chapter 9A
July 02 Gene Transfer and Mutation_B Chapter 9B
Week 5 Metabolism and Biochemistry 
July 6 Energetics and Catabolism Chapter 13
July 7 Energetics and Catabolism Chapter 13
July 8 Respiration: Aerobic and Anaerobic         Chapter 14A
July 9 Lithotrophy & Phototrophy Chapter 14B
Week 6.  Microbial Diversity and Ecology
July 13                                                        Respiration, Lithotrophy & Phototrophy                                   Chapter 14
July 14 Origin and Evolution Chapter 17
July 15 Microbial Diversity-Bacteria-A Chapter 18 
July 16 Microbial Diversity Bacteria -B  Chapter 18
Week 7.  Microbial Diversity and Ecology  
July 20  DiversityArchaea  Chapter 19
July 21 Microbes in Global Elemental Cycles-A  Chapter 22
 Week 7 Microorganisms and Human Disease 
July 22 Microbial Pathogenesis Chapter 25
July 23 Microbes in Global Elemental Cycles-B Chapter 22
 Week 8. Finals         
July 27 Discussion  
July 28 Review
July 29 Final Exam  12 AM to 1.50 PM