Hide Assignment InformationInstructionsDirections: Individual work- Choose ONE of the following topics for research.
- 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.
Paper submission (50 points) For any of the above topics selected, research one microbial species:
- Taxonomy of the microbe along with the binomial Genus species.
- About the selected microbe:
- Habitat
- Environmental Role and metabolism
- Applications
- A plan to grow the chosen microbe- commercially or at a site where their application is needed.
- Clinical implications for people handling the species.
- Environmental implications of commercial use.
- References
Paper format
Submit 1–2-page paper on eCampus.
Group work
Work with your group in class to get feedback and improve the paper.
Discussion Board
Submit the summary of your paper with the classmates on the discussion board by creating a forum. This is will be 5 point worth and an extra credit.
Submit by December 10th
” inline=”” style=”display: inline; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: auto hidden; text-align: start; –d2l-document-direction: ltr;”>Directions:Individual work- Choose ONE of the following topics for research.
- 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.
Paper submission (50 points)For any of the above topics selected, research one microbial species:
- Taxonomy of the microbe along with the binomial Genus species.
- About the selected microbe:
- Habitat
- Environmental Role and metabolism
- Applications
- A plan to grow the chosen microbe- commercially or at a site where their application is needed.
- Clinical implications for people handling the species.
- Environmental implications of commercial use.
- References
Paper format
Submit 1–2-page paper on eCampus.
