Microbiomes: Health and the Environment is a book that takes a look into the world of polymicrobial communities and how they affect aspects of human health and environmental interaction. This book attempts to bridge the gap between the world around us and our well-being through the lens of microbial influence and co-evolution.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
In-class primary or reference text, additional reference materials for students and researchers. Homework. Team work, e.g., Project Based Learning material.
Technical Requirements:
None.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn various concepts in microbial sciences
Students will be able to explore components of microbial diversity
Students will be able to understand the different types microbiomes
Students will be able to elaborate how microbes in a microbiome causes disease
Students will understand the importance of various science processes and techniques used to identify microbes in a microbiome
Users of this resource will have access to, and will gain insight into the novel and complex world of polymicrobial community interactions
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division, Graduate School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Familiarity with medical and microbiology vocabulary
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is accurate
References are provided (hyperlinked throughout the text)
Provides a broad overview and background of the topic
The content is current, relevant, and at the appropriate level
Concerns:
A unit on anatomy & physiology would be helpful for students to correlate how microbes cause disease within human body
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Videos, animations, and line drawings are provided enhancing clarity and increasing engagement
Quizzes are provided allowing ongoing assessment of learning progress
Can be download and saved for use off-line
The pedagogy of providing information is a nice blend of learning and interactivity
Case Studies, colorful illustrations, and chapter summaries increase effectiveness
A list of journal articles for use in teaching is provided
Additional resources such as ongoing microbiome projects are described in detail
The resource is OER
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is well-organized and presented logically
Pressbooks and Mavs Open Press provide the platform which is organized as book
The text is searchable
The resource is accessible and includes the rubric on which accessibility was tested
The textbook carries an Creative Commons copyright
A search function is available
Concerns:
No provision for access off-line appears to exist
Creative Commons:
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