My tiny friend Core assessments: Reading, Written Communication, Oral communication, Teamwork, Inquiry and Analysis, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Global Learning, Civic Engag
My Tiny Friend
Dr. Khamankar
Assessment: for Class- BIOL-2420
Core assessments: Reading, Written Communication, Oral communication, Teamwork, Inquiry and Analysis, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Global Learning, Civic Engagement- local and global.
Learning Goal 1: Identifying and understanding and issues related to the complexity of the impact of human activities on the ecosystems.
Learning Goal 2: Learning to analyze issues and find solutions as global citizens.
Microbes to reduce carbon emissions.
- Microbes to produce sustainable biofuels.
- Microbes to reduce pollution.
Potable water from waste.
Microbes to make water.
Microbes for future food.
Microbes for clothing.
Microbes as biochips.
About the selected microbe: 15 points
Taxonomy of the microbe along with the binomial Genus species. (2 points)
Habitat (3 points)
Environmental Role and metabolism (5 points)
Applications (5 points)
A plan to grow the chosen microbe- commercially or at a site where their application is needed-15 points.
Clinical implications for people handling the species. 10 points
Environmental implications of commercial use. 10 points
Connection of Dallas College SDGs. 5 points
Grammar, References 5 points
Submit a 2-page paper, details will be given in class.
Group work 20 pointsShare your work with your group in class to get feedback and improve the paper to get ready for presentation.
Share with the college, and community. 20 pointsMake a power-point presentation (4 slides) OR a short video (3 or less minutes) OR a model.
Bonus points: Displaying work at the North Lake Learning Commons and STEM Center in the STEM week after spring break.