Curriculum Collection

 

There is currently a moratorium on curriculum resource submissions.   In the future, activities will be published in the newly expanded JMBE.

Expanded Scope for Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE)     JMBE will continue to accept research articles for a Research Section (please review existing submission and review criteria below). Content previously hosted at MicrobeLibrary.org will be folded into the journal:   -Perspectives Section: Focus on Microbiology Education Feature Articles -Curriculum Section: MicrobeLibrary Curriculum Collection Resources -Departments Section: Focus on Microbiology Education "Tips and Tools" articles, Web Watch, Journal Watch, Reviews and News   View three demonstration issues at the JMBE Beta site: http://jmbe.asm.org   Instructions to authors will be available December 2009.  Authors wanted! OPEN ACCESS to all resources!   Questions? Email: jmbe@asmusa.org

 

Goal
Established in 2000, the Curriculum Collection features peer-reviewed activities promoting active learning in undergraduate microbiology. The classroom activities and laboratory exercises were developed by faculty at diverse institutions and include inquiry-based field-tested materials, student- driven activities, case-based problems, and ideas for independent and/or research projects.

 

Submission Instructions and Review Requirements

Sample of an Exemplary Curriculum Resource

Sample Classroom Activity

Sample Laboratory Activity
 

Current Inventory

As of August 2009, there are 108 curriculum activities, 38 for the laboratory,  47 for use in the classroom and 23 laboratory protocols.

 

Recently Added Materials 

 

Cell Wall Structures and Antibiotic Action

By Scott Gabriel, Bronwyn Butcher, Letal Salzberg, Susan Merkel

 

Combined Use of a Conference Program Book and Concept Maps for Student Exploration of the Diversity of Microbiology Subdisciplines

By Min-Ken Liao, Mike Winiski

 

Using a Critical Thinking Model to help Students Analyze Case Studies

By Janie Sigmon

 

Using Theater to Promote Understanding of the Immune System’s Response to Viral Infection

By Kim Risley

 

 

         

Photo Courtesy of Joanne Verran
Manchester Metropolitan University.
From the MicrobeLibrary Curriculum Collection:
A Laboratory Class Exploring Oral Biofilms and the Contamination of Toothbrushes.