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Student Web LinksUNIT 2: MICROBIOLOGY
Introduction to Microorganisms
Brief History of Infectious Disease
Fungal and Bacterial Taxonomy, Diagnostics, and Ecology International Code of Botanical Nomenclature Names and Classifications; Viruses
2.2 Activity: Using a Classification Key Yarra Valley Water - Education Flagella and Cilia Movement Animation
Viruses From Structure to Biology Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDC) World Health Organization: Disease Outbreaks Virology on the World Wide Web Fact Sheets on Infectious Diseases Viruses Don't Grow Interactive Web Activity Lysogenic Cycle Slide Sequence
Bacterial Colonies, Gram Reaction, and Cell Shapes Microbiology: Extreme Habitats Lithotropic Bacteria: Rock Eaters Taxonomy: Classification, Nomenclature, Laboratory Identification The Gram Stain Interactive Simulation
2.5 Activity: Culturing Bacteria Food Safety: Foodborne Illness Taxonomy: Classification, Nomenclature, Laboratory Identification Bacterial Growth Curve Online Tutorial
Importance of Raw Milk Quality on Processed Dairy Foods Bacteria of Medical Importance University of Ohio Taxonomy Site
Biotechnology: Cleaning Up Wastes
2.8 Case Study: Harmful Bacteria Bacteria of Medical Importance Microbes and Diseases They Cause The World Of Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases 1944-Present Canadian Bacterial Diseases Network: Anthrax Canadian Bacterial Diseases Network: E.coli 0157:H7 Fact Sheets on Infectious Diseases
The Microbiology Information Portal ACES - Autoimmune Support Group
2.10 Tech Connect: Future Vaccines?
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(q) Research the techniques for preparing fixed and stained slides of protists. With your teacher's permission, prepare slides of various protists. Environment Canada: Examination of Herps for Parasites--Overview of Necropsy This site from Environment Canada provides an overview of necropsy procedures for examining macroparasites and microparasites, and explains the equipment used in this procedure. Viral Staining for Protozoa and Related Temporary Mounting Techniques This article provides detailed information about techniques used in staining protozoa.
Career ConnectionBiological technicians and technologist collect biological sample, analyze them, and report on what they find. Research the duties, programs, and job possibilities in this field. Biological Technologists & Technicians This site outlines the job description, required education, specific duties, and possible career opportunities for biological technicians and technologists. It also provides a link that lists specific courses students should take in high school to prepare for this career. Work Futures-Biological Technologists and Technicians Occupational profile for biological technologists and technicians, including nature of work, main duties, education and training, work conditions, and employment trends and projected demands in British Columbia. Biological Technologists and Technicians The National Occupational Classification maintained by Human Resources Development Canada lists the main duties and employment requirements for medical technologists and medical technicians.
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10. One of Canada's largest breweries has an in-house brewer training program. Find out more about what it takes to become a brew master. What other programs are available in this field? Molson Canada explains how they manage the quality of their brew, and provides information about their brewmastering education and training programs. National Occupational Classification Search Results Learn about other occupations related to brewing, and the main duties and employment requirements associated with these jobs from this list from the National Occupational Classification maintained by Human Resources Development Canada.
13. Research one of the following topics: (a) the Irish potato blight of 1845-1847 (b) the use of fungi in the production of antibiotics (c) the physiological effects of poisonous fungi on the human body Potato Blight Disease:The Microbial World-Potato blight: Phytophthora infestans This Web site provides the history of potato blight, the control of this epidemic, as well as several links to information about other microbial plant diseases. Brightfield Gallery-Potato Blight Fungus (Phytophthora infestans) This page provides a brief description of potato blight disease and includes a stained digital image of the fungus that causes this disease. Fungi to produce antibiotics: The Microbial World-Penicillin and other antibiotics This page describes penicillin and other antibiotics-how they were developed, and how they are used-as well as the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Penicillin: The First Miracle Drug Find out about the history of penicillin, and the impact of this and other antibiotics on human health and longevity. Fungi in Medicine: Drug Discovery and Medicinal Fungi Lecture notes from a botany course offered by Northwest Alliance for Computational Science and Engineering explaining how fungi is a source of important antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. Poisonous fungi: This site provides information about specific fungi and the effects they have on humans. It also provides a link to an illustrated guide to common poisonous plants in Nova Scotia. This page provides a list and photos of poisonous fungi and their effects on the human body. Poisonous and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms This page, a chapter from the book The Fifth Kingdom, offers information about the eight different classes of mushroom poisoning. It also provides a quick reference table of mushroom toxins and their occurrence.
p. 142 Career Connection Cheese makers use mould growth factors to produce a standard product, for example, blue, Camembert, and Brie cheeses. Food-preservation companies use techniques to prevent mould growth in their products. Job opportunities exist at both extremes. Research one career that requires a college-based knowledge of microbiological growth. Careers in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology This site explains industrial microbiology and biotechnology, the kind of work related to these fields, and the education and training requirements for these careers. Work Futures-Biological Technologists and Technicians Occupational profile for biological technologists and technicians, including nature of work, main duties, education and training, work conditions, and employment trends and projected demands in British Columbia. Chemical Laboratory Technician (CLT) A page from the Seneca College 2003-2004 program calendar, including program description, list of courses, and contact information for those interested in more information.
Section 2.18 Questionsp. 148 11. Specialists involved in biotechnology are referred to as biotechnologists. Investigate the training and education required for a career in this field. Careers in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology This site explains industrial microbiology and biotechnology, the kind of work related to these fields, and the education and training requirements for these careers. Biotech Industries Searching for Workers This Central Carolina Community College page describes the need for qualified employees in the rapidly growing biotechnology industry, and provides a description of programs offered by the college. Learn more about the training program offered by Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, including distance learning and corporate training.
12. The Sydney 2000 Olympics were the first summer Games to test athletes' blood for the recombinant form of erythropoietin (EPO). Summarize the action of EPO and explain why athletes might choose to take this product. List four medical uses of EPO and describe how it is administered. Hormones of the Kidney, Skin, and Heart-Erythropoietin (EPO) This page provides a brief description of erythropoietin (EPO), its medical uses, and the difference between natural and recombinant EPO. EPO Testing Makes Olympic Debut with IMMULITE Assay This page describes natural and synthetic erythropoietin (EPO), and details the need for EPO testing by the International Olympic Committee.
13. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder affecting 1 in every 2500 Canadian children. Research CF: description, current treatment, and the progress of gene therapy in correcting the genetic defect. Present your findings as a table. Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Disease Description This Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Web site provides a description of cystic fibrosis, its prevalence in Canada, and the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. A Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Web page about the goals of gene therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF), how CF gene therapy works, and current and projected research being conducted in the area of disease treatment. Gene therapy hope for cystic fibrosis Learn about a new form of gene therapy that looks promising for cystic fibrosis treatment in this article from the journal Nature.
Unit 2 Performance Task
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What method of preservation best prevents the rate of decay in a cucumber? (a) Conduct a literature review to make a list of microorganisms that attack cucumbers. Research how decay caused by certain organisms can be prevented by preservation methods. This page from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides a list of organisms that cause cucumber diseases, and how these diseases may spread. Early Methods of Food Preservation This page lists six basic forms of preservation used in food storage. Decide which method is best for preserving cucumbers. This site explains different methods of food preservation, food handling, and storage, particularly the storage of fruits and vegetables. This How Stuff Works Web site lists and explains the different techniques of food preservation. This site specifically discusses the rules and benefits of quick freezing as a food preservation technique. Synthesis (o) If this were research being conducted in a college-level food-technology program, what additional equipment would be available for your experiment?
University of Guelph: Evaporation and Dehydration This page from the University of Guelph Dairy Science and Technology Web site describes some of the equipment used during evaporation and dehydration processes. More Research Areas: Food Technology The British Columbia Institute of Technology: Technology Centre has a lab facility used for food analysis. This page lists some of the equipment used in this centre. Explore the different types of food heating and drying equipment available from Heatwave, a manufacturer of heating and drying equipment for use in the food, wood, and other industrial areas.
Dehydration: Its Not so Dry as all That! This page from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada describes the process of dehydration and includes descriptions of the equipment used in this process.
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36. Eutrophication is a process where a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients such as phosphorus. Research this process. Prepare a pamphlet with specific steps that humans can take to reduce eutrophication The United States Environmental Protection Agency describes eutrophication, what is being done to combat this problem, and what further actions should be taken to reduce nutrient pollution. Eutrophication (Nutrient Pollution) This site describes and shows pictures of healthy versus nutrient-polluted lakes. See the difference for yourself!
37. Around the world, many countries are fighting diseases that infect their livestock. Research and report on the infectious agents responsible for mad-cow disease and foot-and-mouth disease. The Official Mad Cow Disease Home Page The Official Mad Cow Disease Home Page has an archive of articles published about mad cow disease in NEWS 1999, and NEWS 2000, as well as a link to NEWS 2001. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy The World Health Organization provides information about the source and cause of mad cow disease and the measures necessary to prevent spread of this epidemic. This site briefly describes the microbe that causes foot and mouth disease, as well as the signs and symptoms, incubation period, and method of transmission of this disease. Preventing Foot and Mouth Disease in Canada: Basic Biosecurity Principles The government of Alberta provides information about how to prevent foot and mouth disease in Canada, as well as a link to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
41. Human growth hormone is a manufactured protein that must be injected frequently into the patient. Research how gene therapy is used to produce human growth hormone and what benefits it could bring to the patient.
This short section of a Web page gives brief information about growth hormones (GH), abnormalities related to GH, and hormone-replacement therapy. Advances in Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy in Adults This page describes Growth Hormone (GH) Deficiency Syndrome, recombinant GH therapy, and the side effects related to low-dose GH replacement.
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