BIOLOGY 215: Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals


FINAL GRADES. I have added a slight curve up, and there will be no further changes made to your grades. I realize some of you have a 89%, 79%, or 69% (and are thus "one point away"). Keep in mind that 1% is actually worth 6% on any given assignment or exam, and these will NOT be curved up any more.

Exam IV (FINAL EXAM) Review. The final exam will be from 3-5pm on Dec 5, in the normal lecture room.

Less showering may not be all that bad!


Exam III Review ** NOTE: Exam III will be on October 30, NOT October 28 **

How ebola jumped hosts. A quick video featring my friend, Dr. Tom Gillespie, at Emory University.

Exam II Review ** NOTE: Exam I will be on October 7, NOT October 2 **

Exam I Review ** NOTE: Exam I will be on Sept 11, NOT Sept 9 **

SYLLABUS and calendar.


Fecal transplants: an example of using beneficial microbes to cure gastrointestinal diseases.

Normal vaginal microbiota: a summary.

Recent support of the hygiene hypothesis.


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