Pathogens and Health

Pathogens and Health

Unit outcomes addressed in this assignment: Discuss standard methods used in the field of microbiology Explain the importance of plasmids in bacterial genetics and in genetic engineering Explain Human/microbe relationships Analyze virulence factors of pathogens including public health importance Course outcomes assessed with this assignment: HS320­4: Discuss the principles of microbial genetics in health science.

HS320-5: Analyze the role of microbes in human disease and public health. GEL 1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English. Instructions 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: Appropriate microscopic, cultivation and non­cultivation methods for the chosen pathogen Importance of plasmids in bacterial genetics and in genetic engineering Assignment Details Human / microbe relationships Analysis of the virulence factors of microorganisms (include public health importance) Prevention and treatments strategies