Teaching Microbiology by Using the Internet: a Preliminary Report
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1998 by Ron Hurlbert
I have used the Internet to teach Introductory Microbiology 101 (Micro 101) at Washington State University (WSU) the past two spring semesters. |
Nitrification in Soil and Plant Nitrogen Nutrition Relationships
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1998 by Joseph Heckman, James Strick
Microorganisms play many roles in the nitrogen (N) cycle, including N2 fixation, conversion of organic N to mineral N (mineralization), the reverse process (immobilization), ammonification, nitrification, and denitrification. |
Focus on Microbiology Education Newsmagazine - Fall 1998
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1998 by Multiple Authors
Features articles on teaching undergraduate microbiology. The issue's theme is "Technology and Teaching." |
Some Thoughts on Picking a General Microbiology Textbook
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
5/1/1998 by Robert Benoit
There is good news and bad news about the general microbiology (GM) textbook market. First, the good news—there are many excellent choices. Now, the bad news—no text will be an ideal match for your classroom needs. |
Biological Weapons: Black Biology
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
5/1/1998 by Ron Hurlbert
Biological weapons are defined as microorganisms that infect and grow in thetarget host producing a clinical disease that kills or incapacitates the targetedhost, or products of metabolism (usually, but not always, of microbial origin)that kill or incapac |
Using Balloons to Teach Immunology
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
5/1/1998 by David Scott
This demonstration is designed to show what an antibody is and how antibodies combine with foreign materials to help eliminate them from the body.
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Planning Curriculum-Based Assessment
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
5/1/1998 by Linda Sherwood, Jeanne Miyasaka
"Formative assessment," "portfolio assessment," "curriculum-based assessment," "rubrics"—the technical language related to assessment is extensive and may be unfamiliar to those teaching in subject area fields. |
Technology Corner - Spring 1998
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
5/1/1998 by Pat Johnson
One of the buzz words heard in education circles today is collaborative learning—working in groups. What's good for the student is also good for the teacherCwe often are more creative in group efforts. |
Focus on Microbiology Education Newsmagazine - Spring 1998
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
5/1/1998 by Multiple Authors
Features articles on teaching undergraduate microbiology. The issue's theme is "Teaching Practices." |
Mr. Chips Meets Computer Chip: The Consequences of the Microbial Literacy Project on 21st Century Teaching of General Microbiology
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
2/1/1998 by Robert Benoit
The Microbial Literacy Project will arrive for the 1999 centennial of ASM to have a revolutionary effect on microbiology education by setting a new standard for visual aids. |
POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Integration/Segregation of Two Cultures in Introductory Microbiology
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
2/1/1998 by Sara Silverstone, Cynthia Cooper
In the absence of a microbiology major, smaller institutions might find it more efficient to combine various majors into one course rather than offer two courses in introductory microbiology. |
Six Microbiology Labs in a $5 Can
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
2/1/1998 by James Miller
These exercises have been developed by using an inexpensive source of microorganisms readily available in supermarkets, hardware stores, and garden centers as "compost additive." |
Virtual Immunology Laboratory
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
2/1/1998 by Kim Finer
In this particular activity you will perform one of these tests, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), in the virtual laboratory.
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Focus on Microbiology Education Newsmagazine - Winter 1998
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
2/1/1998 by Multiple Authors
Features articles on teaching undergraduate microbiology. The issue's theme is "Microbial Literacy Project." |
Can We Introduce Cultural Diversity into Microbiology Education?
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1997 by Robert Juan, Spencer Benson, Shannon Chilcoate, Vinh Diep, Christina Lagdameo, Ana Maria Sanchez, Valeria Vehemente
The increasing diversity of university students and the globalization of research and development and high technology industry are fundamental aspects of modern life. |
Microbiologist/Educator Teams Make Microbial Discoveries
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1997 by Robin Patterson
Eight teams of microbiologists and precollege educators convened at Gwynedd-Mercy College in eastern Pennsylvania from August 6 to 10, 1997, to immerse themselves in microbial discovery. |
Sharing Do's and Don'ts in Microbiology Teaching
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1997 by Ivette Garcia-Castro
Summer 1995 I went on a teaching-learning adventure in my general micro course. It seemed like a good time because I had three uninterrupted hours every day for six weeks |
Some Thoughts on Student Centered Learning
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1997 by John Wilcox, Joanna Verran
There are many reasons for the increase in student centered learning (SCL) in undergraduate courses. This article describes two approaches to distance learning and SCL.
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1997 Undergraduate Microbiology Education Conference
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1997 by Rod Anderson
The fourth ASM Undergraduate Microbiology Education Conference was held May 2 to 4 at Broward Community College and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. |
Cantaloupes, Lettuce, and Pot Pies,—Oh My
MicrobeLibrary Article: Focus on Microbiology Education
10/1/1997 by Janet Yagoda Shagam
One of the benefits of attending National ASM is being introduced to new products and techniques that may be applied to the teaching laboratory. |
