Homework will be graded by the Grading TA's and will be available electronically within one week of the submission date. The intent of these assignments is to assist students in understanding the background material and should be helpful in preparing for exams and quizzes.
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Homework Assignment | Points | Due Date
(subject to change) |
| #1 |
Lab Safety and Course Policies; Microscopy and Staining |
20 |
Sept 3/4 |
| #2 |
Temperature Effects, Enzymes and Adaptation and Biochemical Tests |
20 |
Sept 29/30 |
| #3 |
Growth Curve, Spore-forming Bacteria, Identification of Bacteria |
20 |
Oct 20/21 |
| #4 |
Transposon Mutagenesis
MIC Determination
Southern Blotting
Agglutination/ELISA |
20 |
Nov 12/13 |