Microbiology 250-Spring, 2017
Chapter 9 Outline and Study Guide
Textbook Readings
Brock Biology of Microorganisms Chapter 9 Textbook Pages: 265-290
This chapter gives a broad overview of virus genomes and virus evolution. It also introduces the virology of the Archaea, a topic that is now beginning to move into the spotlight. The chapter also provides a view of the diversity and ubiquity of viruses and finishes with a brief review of subviral pathogens, including some frightening pathogens of humans.
Assigned readings include Sections 9.1, 9.2, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13 in Chapter 9 from pg 265 through 290.
Other Readings and Assignments
No other readings or assignments at this time. Other reading/writing/viewing/internet assignments may be made later. You should be able to describe and explain the main Baltimore classes of viruses as covered in Chapter 9 and relate them to the information that we covered in Chapter 8.
Mini-Quizzes
The mini-quizzes scattered throughout this chapter are important! Use these mini-quizzes in assigned reading sections as ways to assess your understanding of concepts as you read.
Big Ideas
The Big Ideas at the end of the Chapter (pg. 288) are important! These big ideas articulate and emphasize the main point of each chapter sub-section. You should be familiar with and understand these big ideas in each of the assigned reading sections..
Key Terms
You will need to have a solid understanding of the Key Terms presented on page 289. These vocabulary terms are the building blocks for your understanding of the principles of virology and microbiology. Many of the terms from Chapter 9 may be new to you so it would be helpful for you to study them.
Review and Application Questions
The Review and Application Questions on Page 289-290 are important. You should use these questions to help guide you in your study of microbiology and your preparation for course exams. These questions help you to look at facts, concepts, big ideas and key terms in different ways and they also help you to understand relationships. The most important questions on page 289 are: Review Questions 2, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20. Important Application Questions on page 290 include 3 and 4. You should take time to work on these Review and Application Questions as you prepare for the exam.
For the Exam
Mini-Quiz, Big Ideas, Key Terms, Review and Application Questions material as described above may appear in some form on one of your course examinations. Other lecture material, writing and homework material may also appear in some form on the exam.