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 |
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| 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 |
