Biology 302 Microbiology
Subject Week Chapter(s)
Microscopy/Eukaryotic Microorganisms 1-2 4, 23
Structure and Function of Bacteria and Archaea 3 4
Exam 1 4 --
Isolation, Nutrition & Cultivation 4 - 5 5
Microbial Growth 5 - 6 6
Exam 2 7 --
Control of Microbial Growth 7 - 8 7
Taxonomy of Bacteria and Archea 8 - 9 17
Archaea 9 - 10 18
Proteobacteria 10 -11 19
Exam 3 11 --
Cyanobacteria 12 21
Gram Positive Bacteria 13 20
Other Phyla 14 22
Final Exam (Dec. 15 at 1 pm)
Grading: Lecture 50% (4 Exams @ 12.5% each, the final is non-comprehensive)
Lab 50% (2 Quizzes @ 10% each, 2 Lab practicals @ 15% each)
Material for exams will be taken from the weekly readings and from the lectures. Lab quizzes will be taken from lab manual and lab recitation. Lab practicals will cover the basic skills that one must acquire during the semester.
The text for the course will be: “Microbial Life” by Perry, Staley & Lory (2nd Ed.). This book is available at the bookstore. A laboratory manual will be supplied by the instructor.
Contact: Prof. James Godde
HT 404
Phone: x-2350