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UQU Programs
Microbiology

Environmental Microbiology

BIOM3422
3 hours English

Environmental Microbiology

Environmental Microbiology
BIOM3416 Soil Microbiology
3 hours One requisite
1 General Introduction: / - An Historical Overview about the environmental microbiology / - Important terminologies in environmental microbiology
2 Distribution of the microorganisms in the different environments: / -Microorganism in air / - microorganisms in aquatic environments / - microorganisms in terrestrial environments
3 Methods used for study of the microbial communities in the different environments: / - direct Microscope / - culturing and pleating methods / -Determination of microbiological activity / -PCR and molecular technique
4 Microbial interactions / -positive and negative interactions): Neutralism, Commensalism, Symbiosis, Antagonisms, Prediation, Parasitism / Microbe-microbe interactions : lichens / Bdellovibrio and E. coli / -Plant-Microbe interaction: Rhizobium and legumes / Mycorrhiza and plants / -Animal-Microbe interaction: rumen microbiology / termites-microbes interactions / leaf-cutter ants and fungal gardens
5 Study of some Environmental problems caused by Microorganisms: / - Biodeterioration of fuels / - Biodeterioration of paints / - Biodeterioration and concrete corrosion / - Biodeterioration and Metal corrosion
6 Roles of microorganisms in biodegradation of some pollutants: / - Biodegradation of hydrocarbons pollutants / -microbes-heavy metals interactions / -Biodegradation of plastics / - Biodegradation of herbicides and insecticides
7 Study of some environmental phenomena / - biomagnification / -Eutrophication / -Spring blooming / -Self purification / -Global warming
8 Extreme Environments / - Survival and spread of microorganism. / - Mechanisms of adaptation, resistant and tolerant. / - Microbes in the natural biomes / - Microbes in extreme environments / - Environment induced genetic and physiological adaptations in microbes. / - Characteristic features of thermophiles, psychrophiles methanogens, methylotrophs, acidophiles, alkalophiles, halophiles and their survival strategies
1.1 Mapped to: K2, K3

List various characteristics of different environments and its microbial flora

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.2 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe microbe-microbe, microbe-plant, microbe-animal interactions

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.3 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe the negative roles of microorganisms in the environment (biodeterioration of paints, metal corrosion, concrete corrosion)

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.4 Mapped to: K1, K2, K3

Explain the use of microbes for environmental cleanup (biodegradation of plastics, biodegradation of herbicide, biodegradation of insecticides, microbe-heavy metals interactions)

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Interpret negative impact of microbial unwanted activities in the environment

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Evaluate methods for studying microbial communities and activities in different environments (soil, water, gut)

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Link between microbes in the environments and environmental phenomenon

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

To demonstrate independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1, V2

To cooperate in providing scientific and technical services in microbiology

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.3 Mapped to: V3

To demonstrate responsibility and accountability

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
25%
Exam Midterm
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%