Biomoz » Microbiology http://biomoz.com For Biology Lovers Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:24:50 +0000 en hourly 1 Q&A: Which is the best Microbiology book for medical students according to you? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-which-is-the-best-microbiology-book-for-medical-students-according-to-you.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-which-is-the-best-microbiology-book-for-medical-students-according-to-you.html#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:24:24 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-which-is-the-best-microbiology-book-for-medical-students-according-to-you.html Question by GiovanniBelzoni: Which is the best Microbiology book for medical students according to you?

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Answer by MS4
I have “Medical Microbiology” by Murray and Rosenthal. It’s pretty clear and I like it. Other people used “Clinical Microbiology made Ridiculously Simple” as sort of a reveiw companion book. They liked it for the silly mnemonics.

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-which-is-the-best-microbiology-book-for-medical-students-according-to-you.html/feed 0 Q&A: whats the difference between a college degree in microbiology opposed to biochemistry? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-whats-the-difference-between-a-college-degree-in-microbiology-opposed-to-biochemistry.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-whats-the-difference-between-a-college-degree-in-microbiology-opposed-to-biochemistry.html#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:24:37 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-whats-the-difference-between-a-college-degree-in-microbiology-opposed-to-biochemistry.html Question by katie: whats the difference between a college degree in microbiology opposed to biochemistry?
what are the differences between the required classes, what is the difference of focus in each, and what are the differences as far as career opportunities
i know their similar and the differences are minor, but what are they

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Answer by Emily M
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc.

Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of biological molecules, including the structure of such molecules, their function, and how they interact with one another.

The exact requirements will depend on the policies of the college you attend and whether you earn an A.B. or a B.S. Check the college’s web site for details. Here are some general thoughts, though.
For a microbiology major, you’d have to take courses on microorganisms, basic biology, molecular biology ( including biochemistry of nucleic acids), cell biology/physiology (overlaps with biochemistry), and microbial genetics. You might also take course on virology, fungi, protozoology, immunology, biotechnology and some biology or biotechnology lab courses.

For biochemistry, you would probably take courses on chemistry (organic, inorganic, general, physical, analytical), courses on basic biochemistry including metabolic pathways for biosynthesis and catabolism of biological molecules such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. You’d also take some biochemistry lab courses.

For both, you’d probably take basic biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics (making them popular pre-med majors).

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-whats-the-difference-between-a-college-degree-in-microbiology-opposed-to-biochemistry.html/feed 0 is there a microbiology course for the wintermester in the dallas fort worth area this year? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/is-there-a-microbiology-course-for-the-wintermester-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-area-this-year.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/is-there-a-microbiology-course-for-the-wintermester-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-area-this-year.html#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:24:19 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/is-there-a-microbiology-course-for-the-wintermester-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-area-this-year.html Question by : is there a microbiology course for the wintermester in the dallas fort worth area this year?
i got a C in micro, and i am wondering if i could improve my grade before the feb deadline for my program.thanks!

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we heard it is. pl confirm with registrar. all the best

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/is-there-a-microbiology-course-for-the-wintermester-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-area-this-year.html/feed 0 How is the capsule stain used in clinical microbiology? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/how-is-the-capsule-stain-used-in-clinical-microbiology.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/how-is-the-capsule-stain-used-in-clinical-microbiology.html#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:24:40 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/how-is-the-capsule-stain-used-in-clinical-microbiology.html Question by Kizzy B: How is the capsule stain used in clinical microbiology?

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Answer by Snout
Capsule staining (or Gram staining) is a simple and quick way of identifying different bacteria on a smear under the microscope.

Basically, you apply four different reagents to the smear. Some bacteria stain purple (gram positive) and some pink (gram negative). You can also tell the shape of the bacteria (cocci, bacilli or rods).

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/how-is-the-capsule-stain-used-in-clinical-microbiology.html/feed 0 Q&A: Name an interesting research topic for my microbiology paper? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-name-an-interesting-research-topic-for-my-microbiology-paper.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-name-an-interesting-research-topic-for-my-microbiology-paper.html#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:26:34 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-name-an-interesting-research-topic-for-my-microbiology-paper.html Question by .: Name an interesting research topic for my microbiology paper?
Thanks.

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microbes that help in the removal of impurities in the Earth… like those that ‘eat’ oil spills, etc….

http://www.ecochem.com/t_hydrocarbon.html

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/qa-name-an-interesting-research-topic-for-my-microbiology-paper.html/feed 0 i am majoring in microbiology, and i want to go to pharmacy school? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/i-am-majoring-in-microbiology-and-i-want-to-go-to-pharmacy-school.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/i-am-majoring-in-microbiology-and-i-want-to-go-to-pharmacy-school.html#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:24:34 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/i-am-majoring-in-microbiology-and-i-want-to-go-to-pharmacy-school.html Question by sru r: i am majoring in microbiology, and i want to go to pharmacy school?
but some reason i have a low GPA(2.10). so what are the better chances for me to get into pharmacy school. and i could improve my GPA to go to professional school. i heard microbiology jobs will pay less than enginnering or computer science.

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Answer by Thebesthelp
Pharmacy school is tough. Those grades definitely won’t get you in. Microbiology jobs are okay, even though they don’t pay that much. I would focus on trying to find a job first, and then, if not successful, try pharmacy school.

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/i-am-majoring-in-microbiology-and-i-want-to-go-to-pharmacy-school.html/feed 0 Where can I take human anatomy and microbiology online? ? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/where-can-i-take-human-anatomy-and-microbiology-online.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/where-can-i-take-human-anatomy-and-microbiology-online.html#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:24:38 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/where-can-i-take-human-anatomy-and-microbiology-online.html 10 years ago. Where I can I find classes that are a) not waitlisted and b) online c) readily available and d) high quality? UC Berkeley [...]]]> Question by Meg: Where can I take human anatomy and microbiology online? ?
I am working to get pre-recs for PA school, and have taken these classes but they were >10 years ago. Where I can I find classes that are a) not waitlisted and b) online c) readily available and d) high quality? UC Berkeley extension has me waitlisted for both classes, and I would like to have started on the classes before I enroll. Thanks!

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both classes are useless online. I don’t know which PA program you are applying to, but most will not accept online classes for any science credit. Take that from someone who found out the hard way. I’m in my first year at Texas Tech’s PA program in Midland, TX.

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/where-can-i-take-human-anatomy-and-microbiology-online.html/feed 1 What is the money earning field in Microbiology? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/what-is-the-money-earning-field-in-microbiology.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/what-is-the-money-earning-field-in-microbiology.html#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:26:44 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/what-is-the-money-earning-field-in-microbiology.html Question by shaheenpage: What is the money earning field in Microbiology?
what field should i adopt.

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Answer by Soundguy
none. If you want money, go into business.

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Any tips besides “study study study”?
I’m taking them both this semester, was wondering if anyone had some tips to get an A in both classes.

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Answer by aneurodoc125
Nope. That’s it.

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]]> http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/have-you-taken-anatomy-and-microbiology-together.html/feed 1 Please need some help with Microbiology Question? http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/please-need-some-help-with-microbiology-question.html http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/please-need-some-help-with-microbiology-question.html#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:25:38 +0000 admin http://biomoz.com/microbilogy/please-need-some-help-with-microbiology-question.html Question by Peaches: Please need some help with Microbiology Question?
Explain what the term “parafocal” means when applied to a microscope.

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Answer by Carlie Rose
A parfocal lens is a microscope or camera lens that stays approximately in focus when the magnification is changed. For example, if the focal point of a microscope is changed from a low power objective(10x) to a higher power (40x or 43x), the object stays in focus. Similarly, in professional cameras, the object remains in focus as the zoom changes. The most powerful lense, has the more focus, but over a small area.

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