Week 1
Welcome to the first week of the course!
Let us begin with knowing what the course has to offer..
Introduction to the course content Part 1:
This video covers the overview of the course, why is this course necessary and the minds behind its creation.
The course content is under CC BY license
Introduction to the course content Part 2:
This video focuses on the course outcomes, the course structure and flow, details regarding the conduct of the course.
The course content is under CC BY license
Sustainability Development Goals
To know about SDG goals: https://www.recoftc.org/social-forestry-knowledge-tree/sustainable-development-goals
Week 1: Know the microbial world
What are microorganisms?
The video aims to clarify the basic concept of what microorganisms are? Let us ponder upon how small is small!
It helps gauge the scale to understand cell size and also how microscopy helps visualize these tiny creatures and has made its study super interesting!
Types of microorganisms
Let us have a look at the basic classification of microorganisms.
This will help us understand them better and these terms may appear time and again in the course.
Happy learning!
Read More about the types of microorganisms: https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/microbio/chapter/types-of-microorganisms/
"Types of Microorganisms" by Microbiology: Canadian edition Pressbooks is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Activity 1: Solve the crossword puzzle posted below
Post your answers on padlet: https://padlet.com/letusfightamr/activities-d72vdemwq5r6yduv
Discussion forum:
Questions are true mark of learning... So please post your questions on this link: https://padlet.com/letusfightamr/discussion-forum-bqmo0p93piw1g0hb
Ubiquity & Human Microbiome:
Microorganisms are everywhere! Even on and inside your body. Get to know some amazing facts about the human microbiome.
I am sure that these facts will keep you on the edge of your seat for what is coming up next!
Activity 2: Let us build a word cloud.
Write in three words which aspect of microbiome you liked the most
Click on https://www.menti.com/almbduujv8qx to give your answers
The word cloud generated will be posted on the website.
How do we come in contact with microorganisms?
Did you know that your mother not just gifted you with the boon of life but even with the first set of microorganisms that you possess on and inside your body?
Amazing isn't it?
Microorganisms: Friends or Foe
The million dollar question is whether all microorganisms are dangerous? Or can they actually be our friends??
Let us explore it.
World of Infections:
We use terms like disease, infections, disorders interchangeably, but do they all mean the same?
Let us find out.
Reflection Activity (Week 1): (The activity is mandatory for certification)
Reflection is the most important aspect of learning, for I believe that we dont learn from our experiences but we learn from reflecting on our experiences.
Reflection is basically where you have to think about what you gained from the content you went through. How it changed something you knew, Or what new additions happened to your understanding, or what impact it has had on you and how you plan to use the information you learnt.
Please take time and write your reflection with your full name and post it on this link: https://padlet.com/letusfightamr/reflection-wall-zclib0r4rcbcy246
This will be helpful for you as well as us. Please note reflection is different from feedback.
Feedback for Week 1: (This is mandatory for certification)
Please give your honest and valuable feedback for week 1: https://forms.gle/hTAHdsW6pREkNvs16
Assessment 1: (Mandatory for certification)
For Batch 1: Attempt it by 2nd May 2023 11.59pm
For Batch 2: Attempt it by 9th May 2023 11.59pm