A single page textual and diagramatic representation of SARS-CoV lifecycle. This is relevant to SARS-CoV-2 as they share a very similar biology.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
As homework, study aid, or learning material for students. As a lecture aid for teachers.
It could be discussed in small groups,
It could be assigned as homework problems and/or research papers for undergraduate students.
Technical Requirements:
None.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To present the lifecycle of a coronavirus
To describe the structure of coronavirus virion (SARS-CoV)
To describe the steps of virus replication inside the host cell
To describe similarities between SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2
To describe the damage on the host cell
Target Student Population:
High School, College General Ed, College Upper-Level courses
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
General knowledge in cell biology.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is accurate and comprehensive
The level is appropriate to lower division students or students with only a basic background in biology
An extensive set of references is provided
The diagram (cartoon) uses simple, easily comprehensible icons for various cellular and viral structures
Concerns:
The text could provide more illustrations for better understanding of the virus structure
The tutorial text could be or should be supported by more animations and simulations enriched with audio explanations for each section
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
As a piece of a larger unit on coronaviruses, bats, and pandemics, this resource provides important background information which can help students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of the current and past pandemics
This resource can be used effectively by students or faculty as a learning or teaching aid
There are very good connections between concepts
The conciseness of the resource makes it an efficient way to learn the material quickly
Concerns:
The tutorial material here does not identify prerequisite background and knowledge
The text could be enriched with animations and simulations for better visualization of the concept
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
As a single static page, no navigation is required
The layout is text dense but the graphic is prominent and the text effectively supports and extends the illustration
The text provides bolded numerical references to stages of the lifecycle shown in the diagram
Connections (and links) to other resources in this pathway are clear and easily accessible.
The content follows current website accessibility standards
Concerns:
None
Creative Commons:
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