Microbiology

HS320-4: Discuss the principles of microbial genetics in health science.

· Write an essay that analyzes "The role of any chosen pathogen in human health and disease and public health"

· Using the knowledge you have gained throughout this course, your final paper must include the following:

1. Appropriate microscopic, cultivation and non-cultivation methods for the chosen pathogen

2. Importance of plasmids in bacterial genetics and in genetic engineering

3. Human / microbe relationships

4. Analysis of the virulence factors of microorganisms (include public health importance)

5. Prevention and treatments strategies

Requirements

· Essay should be a minimum of 1000 words.

· Include a minimum of five references, one of which should be your textbook. All internet sources must be original articles or government resources. Wikipedia or other non-peer reviewed resources are not acceptable.

Grading Rubric:

· Provides appropriate microscopic, cultivation and non-cultivation methods for the chosen pathogen

· Provides specific information on the importance of plasmids in bacterial genetics and in genetic engineering

· Provides specifics on the human / microbe relationship

· Provides an analysis of the virulence factors of microorganism and host factors to types and outcomes (including public health importance)

· Provides both prevention and treatment strategies