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Microbiology S1: Intro to Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites, & Fungi 14Wk (12-17)

Completed by 7 learners
Ages 12-17
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In this 14 week class, learners will learn about and research and discuss different microbes that includes bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. #academic
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(462 reviews)
Rising Star

Live video meetings
1x per week, 14 weeks
2-4 learners per class
40 min

What's included

14 live meetings
9 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
This class is an introduction to microbes. The class is split into 4 units: Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites, and Fungi. The first week of each unit includes an introduction to the microbe. In the second week, learners will research and discuss one microbe from the unit as noted below. 

Unit 1 - Bacteria
Week 1: Introduction to Bacteria
Week 2 and 3: Introduction to Bacteria & Research and discuss a bacteria

Unit 2 - Viruses
Week 4: Introduction to Viruses
Week 5: Research and discuss a virus
Week 6: Vaccines

Unit 3 - Parasites
Week 7: Introduction to Parasites
Week 8: Research and discuss a parasite

Unit 4 - Fungi
Week 9: Introduction to Fungi
Week 10 & Week 11: Research and discuss a fungi 

Unit 5 - Presentation
Week 12 & 13: Prepare presentation
Week 14: Complete presentation

Some of the information cover in the research and discussion weeks include:   
When was the microbe discovered?
What are the host/s of the microbe?
Does the microbe cause an illness or disease?
How does the microbe grow or spread?

A handout will be provided for the research and discussion weeks for the learner to complete. 

I will share information with learners using a Power Point presentation. Throughout the class, learners have the opportunity to ask questions. I also ask questions throughout the class to gage the learner’s understanding of material discussed.

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Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2020
4.8
462reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Rice University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dr. Lopez has been teaching science-related courses on Outschool since March 2020. Some of the general topics she has taught include Microbiology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Botany, Herpetology, environmental science with research and presentation components.

She previously taught undergraduate non-science and science major courses in Ecology, Tropical Biology, and Life Sciences at University of California, Irvine. Furthermore, she lead undergraduate field and lab courses in Ornithology, Ecology, and Biodiversity at Rice University. 

EDUCATION
Dr. Lopez earned a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rice University in Houston, TX and earned a B.S. in Biology from University California, Los Angeles.
Research Experience

Dr. Lopez has conducted research in various ecosystems including mudflats and salt marshes (marine ecosystems), freshwater wetlands, and coastal and riparian terrestrial habitats. Her research has focused on species interactions (herbivore- plant, and plant-plant, predator- prey) and how climate change, water pollution, Nitrogen deposition, and invasive species affect these interactions at the species and community level. 

GOALS
Dr. Lopez enjoys motivating and inspiring learners via her teaching to increase interest in science fields. In her courses, Dr. Lopez focuses on transferable skills that learners can use and apply to different areas and career paths. Furthermore, she provides the information necessary so that learners are equipped to make decisions as informed citizens of society in the future about the future of science and current environmental issues.  

COURSE POLICIES
1.	The courses follow the ‘Limited’ refund model. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund. Within this timeframe, parents may request a transfer to a new section no less than 72 hours before class is scheduled to start.
2.	If your learner has not joined the meeting 10 minutes after the scheduled class start time, the meeting will be cancelled. This is considered a missed meeting and you are not entitled to a refund.
3.	If your learner misses 3 consecutive class meetings without previous communication with Dr. Lopez, you forfeit the class fee (no refunds), and any remaining sessions of the class will be cancelled. 
4.	In the event that a learner misses a class, recordings are privately made available in each classroom upon request if at least one learner is in attendance for that session. However, a recording is not available for sessions in which there is only one learner enrolled. 
5.	Learners must be respectful at all times of Dr. Lopez and ALL other learners in the class with no exception.
6.	Make-up sessions will be provided if there is a problem and Dr. Lopez cannot attend class due to an unforeseen emergency.

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