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Essay Instructions: MIC100 - Microbiology
MODULE 1 - SLP

For this module you are to do the following:

Module I. Select a pathogenic and a nonpathogenic microorganism for the SLP. Provide a general description of the microorganisms and the reasons you selected it for the SLP. Be sure to use the scientific name for the microbes selected for the SLP. (Also the genus and species of each organism must written in italics. The genus of the organism is always capitalized while the species is not capitalized. For example, Actinomyces bovis.) Discuss the ecological niche that each microorganism is found in its natural environment.

An ecological niche is that area or space in the environment where a specific species of microorganisms can survive and reproduce. "Certain combinations of environmental conditions are necessary for individuals of each species to tolerate the physical environment, obtain energy and nutrients, and avoid predators." (Pidwirnery, 2006) For more information go to: Concept of Ecological Niche athttp://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9g.html. You can also go tohttp://www.answers.com/topic/ecological-niche for more information.

Be sure you understand the difference between a pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganism.

Definition of Pathogenic and Opportunistic Microorganisms

Pathogenic Microorganisms are defined as: Microorganisms which have virulence factors and can cause disease in hosts with a normal defense capacity. Virulence factors may involve resistance to nonspecific host defense factors.

Opportunistic Microorganisms are defined as: Microorganisms which only can cause disease if host resistance is (sufficiently) decreased.
Only opportunistic microbes which can reach high concentrations in the digestive tract because of decreased colonization resistance and then pass through the epithelial barrier of the gut translocate; e.g. migrate through the gut mucosa in such numbers (high enough) that they can be isolated/cultured from the mesenteric lymph nodes (spleen and liver), some autochthonous bacteria are opportunistic.

In subjects with an unaltered defense capacity, the great majority of the species present in the lumen, can not be cultured from the gut associated lymphoid tissues (GALT) although they may live in much higher numbers in the intestines than required for opportunistic microbes to translocate. Translocation of bacteria can occur with similar intensity throughout the gut, but more bacteria are killed in the process of translocation across the lower part of the intestinal tract.

Recommended format for SLP

Please think through how you organize your material and how it is presented. Here is a suggestion, but you are free to organize your presentation in a manner that is comfortable to you. The major headings are approximate descriptions of each SLP module:

Module 1 - Introduction
General Comments
Organism 1
Organism 2
Comparisons and contrasts

Session Long Project Assignment Expectations


References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question

Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for this assignment. See Syllabus page for more information on APA format.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

Relevance (e.g. all content is connected to the question)
Precision (e.g. specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate).
Depth of discussion (e.g. present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues)
Breadth (e.g. multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered)
Evidence (e.g. points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references)
Logic (e.g. presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information)
Clarity (e.g. writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples)
Objectivity (e.g. avoid use of first person and subjective bias)

Essay Instructions: The dissertation Im writing is on Biofuels. I need an Introduction as I’ve already done the rest.
The introduction should start with the aims and the objections which are
• to dissect locust guts
• to culture anerobic microorganisms ( bacteria ) from locust gut on cellulose containg media and screen for microbes with celluloytic activity
• to extract dna from cellulytic microorganisms
• to do PCR of 16s rDNA in order to identify the bacteria
• to clone and sequence PCR product
all these must be used in a paragraph and should explain the aims and objectives Next thing is to write about cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. Also about cellulose activity and where they come from. try to give as much details as possible on the cellulose activity.(use pictures or any other relevant thing). My experiment is on insect particularly on Locust, so talk about why I chose this insect and also talk about the digestive system in this insect and the enzymes and the activity in the insect’s gut. how could this insect help in the production of biofuels. and also other insects that could be used and why they could be used.
Next thing should be about bioethanol development and production and Bioethanol vs petrol. They must be detailed and and criticised. there should points about why bioethanol is being produced and how could it help the world. Also critically write about food vs fuel ( why production of biofules could effect the the worlds food). Write about the first generation, 2nd generation and 3rd generation of Biofuels. Then compare the 1st generation to the 2nd generation of biofuels. Criticise all the generations and write about advantages and disadvantages of these generation. everything must be referenced. there should be 3 or 4 quotations and also relevant pictures or diagrams and maybe charts that be relevant.
I live in england so I need everything in british english and also harvard referencing. I ned this to be with me for Tuesday 3:00 PM england's time

Thank you

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Essay Instructions: I need a research paper for ? use of normal saline during suctioning adults and Ventilator associated pneumonia.There is a research showing that using a normal saline during suctioning is a way to introduce microorganisms and associated with Ventilator Associated pneumonia.

Essay Instructions: Gene Technology

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Select one (1) of the following biotechnology topics to explore, providing a sound rationale for your selection:
? Genetically modified crop plants
? Genetically modified microorganisms
? Genetically modified animals
? Personal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humans
? Gene therapy
2. Organize your paper into the following three (3) sections.
a. Biological basis. Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientific principles that make this technology possible. Your goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological principles that underlie this technology.

b. Social and ethical implications. Without disclosing your personal view about this technology, provide an analysis of its social and ethical implications. State the ethical concerns apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and risks. Your goal in this section is to look at all sides of the issue. In the next section, you will give your opinion.
c. Personal viewpoint. In the previous section, your goal was to be as objective as possible, to look at all sides of the issues. In this section, your goals are to give a personal opinion about the technology and provide a justification of that opinion.

3. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment, in addition to the course text. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the references