Wrong Article

Well, isn't this interesting!  The link that I provided previously for bonus points was suppose to be about the ebola virus vaccine.  However, though I copied the link directly from the article, it appears to go to an article about another biology related topic.  I have no clue as to how that happened.  The actual URL is as follows: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/23/business/fast-track-on-drug-for-ebola-has-faltered.html?ref=science

Now, the bonus point opportunity still goes - either for the ebola article or the prior (but not both!).

Sorry for the confusion.

Chapter 3 Lecture Notes

Due to upload difficulties, the lecture notes for Chapter 3 have been emailed to you. I am working on fixing the link in the course blog.

The following article appeared in a recent issue of the New York Times: http://nyti.ms/15E6lsu.  Read the article and for one (1) bonus point, tell us what you think.  You are encouraged to respond to the comments of your peers, too.  If you response is worthwhile, you will receive an additional bonus point.

The deadline to comment for bonus points is Friday, January 30th at noon.

FYI, check your email for the "in class" assignment.  I hope you like it!

What is microbiology to you?

Good morning!  Let's get this puppy rolling!  

I'm really interested in how I can make your education in the microbiological sciences a meaningful experience for you.  

Therefore, what is the one most significant question or comment you have regarding the field of microbiology?

Welcome to the BIOL 3702 Blog

Welcome to my blog!

Color enhanced scanning electron
micrograph of Salmonella.
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This blog is an experiment in which students enrolled in my Spring 2015 semester course, BIOL 3702 - Microbiology, will serve as its test subjects.  The idea of this blog came about from a faculty development workshop I attended over the past two days.  Part of the workshop was directed towards using various aspects of modern technology as a tool to engage and encourage student learning.  I'm hoping this blog will be such an instrument.

My wish is that you frequent this blog often throughout the semester and that it does prove useful to you as a tool to not only enhance and increase your learning, but also your appreciation for the microbes.  If you do so, I am confident that by then end of the course you will understand the significant roles that bacteria, archeons, fungi, protists, virions, and prions have in the lives of your ancestors and you.