The Awesome Microbe Carnival (AMC)

Assalamualaikum and Hi Dr Wan!

It's been a long time not writing here because of hectic semester of second year degree. Hmm I can't imagine how busy you are as a lecturer. Handling  hundreds of students. :( Sorry for late posting this reflective journal.

Actually the purpose of this post is to write about our department event on 19 & 20 November that was The Awesome Microbe Carnival! 

It was a super duper successful event with a lot of people from others education institute such as UiTM, Kolej Mara Kuala Nerang, secondary schools and primary schools. I never imagine that this event will be huge a great event!

The purpose of this event was to highlight our course, that is Microbiology. We want to show to the world that we are special! We can see tiny particles that other peoples cannot see (but using microscope lah. Hehe) 

There were many stalls outside the hall. They sold foods and beverages that made from microbes such as tempe, tapai, kim bum, yogurt and there were cute mini cupcakes that has been made by Dr. Norhidayah and crews. The cupcakes actually a normal cupcakes but the topping was an image of Microbes. 

Kim bum

Brownies

Cupcakes 

As we're divide our part, first year and second year students' duty were on poster, we just help on activities booth inside the hall. A lot of games during the carnival such as, kahoot! amino acid, how to streak on plate and puzzle. 

Our poster was on Golgi apparatus and Endoplamic reticulum. We’re evaluated by Dr. Amalia and another one was a Chinese girl, maybe she is a post graduate student. I hope we get a great mark from what we present to them. 

So, from this event I get to know my juniors and seniors. I also can cooperate with them before, during and after the event. They are kind and can tolerate each other. They are also helpful. For example, during the event, there are some student got classes, and juniors or senior will take over the duty. This event is so happening, but if it is held during other week it will be better because during that week we got three tests and we’re so busy studying and can focus more on this event.

That’ all from me, till we meet again. Thank you! J

Our poster 

Amino Acid and Proteins ~

Assalamualaikum and Good morning Dr Wan.

Chapter 4 is conducted by Dr Amalia. She’s so cute! Hahahaha

So, the next chapter is on Amino Acids and Proteins.

Basically, we’ve learnt all of this in last semester in Biomolecules.

We’ve learnt about the basic structure of amino acid.

We also learnt that the classification of amino acid is based on the R-group

Amino acids make a peptide bond from N-terminus to C-terminus and become a protein.

In protein, there are primary structure, secondary structure, tertiary structure, and quaternary structure.

There two things that we are not learn yet in Biomolecules, that are loop and turn. 

Turns is shorter than loops means they only contain not less than 5 amino acids per turns. 

While loops is longer that is up to five amino acid that reverse a direction of a polypeptide chain.

At the end of the class, Dr Amalia gave us some quiz on the chapter that we’ve learnt that day.

I think, that’s all for this chapter, Thankyou! J

Till we meet again! XOXO

Intracellular Structures of Prokaryote

Assalamualaikum and Good morning Dr Wan.

The next chapter is Intracellular Structures of Prokaryotes.

In this chapter, we’re doing in group a presentation on topic that we chose.

We’ve learnt about the structure, chemistry and function of each of the structures internal to the cell wall of prokaryotes.

The intracellular structures include:

• Plasma membrane

·         Passive transport

ü  Simple diffusion

ü  Facilitated diffusion

ü  Osmosis

·         Active transport

ü  Active transtport

ü  Group translocation

• Cytoplasm

• Nuclear area

• Plasmid

• Ribosomes

• Inclusions   

        Granules

ü  Metachromatic granules

ü  Polysaccharide granules

ü  Sulfur granules

·         Vesicles

ü  Gas vacuole

ü  Carboxysome

ü  Magnetosome

ü Lipid deposits

• Endospores and the infectious disease caused by endospores 

Cell Wall and Membrane Structure of Prokaryote~

Assalamualaikum and Good morning Dr Wan.

Today I want to summarize the next chapter that is Cell Wall and Membrane Structure of Prokaryote.

 

This topic is quite simple. We just learn again what we’ve learnt in first semester and second semester.

We’ve learnt about the external structure to the cell wall and their function. The external structure include :

• Glycocalyx
• Flagella
• Axial filaments
• Fimbrae
• Pili

We also learn about the differences and similarities of cell wall for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

Comparison between the cell wall of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

I think that’s all roughly about this chapter. Thankyou

Till we meet again! XOXO

Introduction to Prokaryotes

Assalamualaikum and Good morning Dr Wan.

I hope you are good.

Today, I want to write about the first chapter of this semester course that is Physiology (BMY3103). The first chapter is Introduction to Prokaryote.

Prokaryotes have two domains that are Bacteria and Archaea.

Prokaryotes are the organisms that lack a nucleus or any other membrane bound organelles. Most of them are unicellular.

What I’ve learnt in this topic are :

                  Prokaryote diversity

·         Proteobacteria

·         Gram positive bacteria

·         Cyanobacteria

·         Spirochetes

·         Green sulfur bacteria and green non-sulfur bacteria

·         Archaea

Differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Comparison between Bacteria and Archaea

     

                 The characteristics and function of cell  structure

·         Capsule

·         Cell wall

·         Cytoplasm

·         Plasma membrane

·         Pili

·         Flagella

·         Ribosomes

·         Plasmids

·         Nucleoid region

I think that’s all roughly about this chapter. Thankyou :) 

Till we meet again! XOXO

HELLO SECOND YEAR ! :*

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM, HELLO SECOND YEAR!

Assalamualaikum and Good Morning Dr Wan!

Today is our first day class on Physiology. No more Microbe I II and III IV V. Hee J

Dr Wan brief us semester outline, there are three lecturers for this course! They were Dr Wan, Dr Surina and Dr Amalna or Amalina or Amalia (I’m not sure) sorry ~

So, we were so excited for having Dr Wan as our lecturer again! Weeeee ~

And today, Dr Wan briefed us about a big bang boom event for our department which is Department of Microbiology. And the big bang boom event is Awesome Microbe which is on 19^th to 20^th of November 2015!

Next, we were having a group division which is six to seven persons per group. Andddddddddd, as usual. A new apps in the house ! *keching keching* HIHI

As there is Dr Wan, there is a new apps. Hypothesis accepted! HIHI

We have to sign up as a new member in Trello! Trello is an apps which we can communicate with each other by sharing pictures, articles and many more and Dr Wan can monitor us with the notification provided. I think this is a good apps for us to make a discussion by sharing those and that.

So, that’s all for this entry. Thank you for reading.

See ya! XOXO

Last lecture of BMY3102, second semester, first year ! :) ~

Assalamualaikum and Good Morning Dr. Wan! J

The last lecture with Dr. Wan was on topic Biogeochemical Cycles and Aspect of Biotechnology in Microbial Ecology .

So, in this topic we have done watching Powtoon, answered quiz on quizlet and do crossword in kubbu.

The characteristic of biogeochemical cycles are :

a)      Transformed and cycled through oxidation-reduction reactions

b)      All cycles are linked

Carbon Cycle

·         Aerobic

·         Anaerobic

·         Reduced form of carbon are methane and organic matter

·         Oxidized form of carbon are carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Nitrogen Cycle

Nitrogen Cycle have three major processes :

·         Nitrification

·         Denitrification

·         Nitrogen fixation involve anammox process

Sulfur Cycle

Sulfur Cycle involve three major processes :

·         Sulfur oxidation

·         Sulfur reduction

·         Sulfate reduction (assimilatory/dissimilatory)

Iron Cycle

Dr Wan said “This is the simplest and the easiest cycle)

Its only involve oxidation for aerobic and reduction process for anaerobic.

Manganase Cycle

This cycle also simple and easy which are Manganase ion undergoes oxidation into Manganic ion for aerobic  while Manganic ion undergoes reduction into Manganase ion in anaerobic.

In topic Aspect of Biotechnology in Microbial Ecology what I’ve learnt  :

1.      Function of microorganism in microbial ecology

2.      Application of microbial

3.      Bioremediation

4.      Types of phytoremediation

Function of microorganisms in microbial ecology are :

·         Microorganisms as pollutants

·         Microorganisms as cause of pollution

·         Microorganisms as indicator of pollution

·         Microorganisms may reduce pollution

 Microbial application :

·         As  pesticide

-          Biodegradable pesticide

-          Biological insecticide

Bioremediation

Definition : the use of living organisms to promote the degradation of environmental pollutants (artificially/ increase the growth of naturally occurring microorganisms)

Function of microorganisms in bioremediation are :

·         Use the contaminant as nutrient for reproduction

·         Converts contaminant to less harmful form to release to environment

Types of Phytoremediation are :

·         Phytoextraction

·         Phytodegradation

·         Rhizofiltration

·         Phytostabilization

·         Phytovolatilization

That’s all for our last lecture, hopefully I’ll get A in this course. Aminn J

Till we meet again next sem, BYE! J

Principles of Ecology~~

Assalamualaikum and Good Morning Dr. Wan! J

The next topic is Principles of Ecology.

So, in this topic we have done watching Powtoon, answered quiz on quizlet and do crossword in kubbu.

Basically in  this topic we have learnt it in secondary school.

There are 5 levels in ecology :

1.      Species

2.      Populations

3.      Communities

4.      Ecosystems

5.      Biosphere

The abiotic factors are :

a)      Temperature

b)      Water

c)      Sunlight

d)      Wind

e)      Rocks and soil

f)       Periodic disturbance

Homeostasis are dynamic balance of processes, materials and organisms in the ecosystem and biosphere.

The new thing is roles of microbes in the ecosystem, they are :

-          Oxygen producer

-          Fix the nitrogen

-          Source of food

-          Contribute to evolution 

The factors that may affect the stability of the ecosystem are :

-          Increase the frequency of natural or unnatural disturbance

-          Abrupt change in species diversity

-          Change in rate of nutrient and energy consumption

There are 6 approaches to effective ecosystem management, they are :

1.      Stakeholders

2.      Adaptive management

3.      Natural resources

4.      Strategic management

5.      Landscape and level conservation

6.      Command and control management

Till we meet again, BYE! J

Microbial Groups

Assalamualaikum and Good Morning Dr. Wan! J

The next topic is Microbial Groups.

So, in this topic we have done watching Powtoon, answered quiz on quizlet and do crossword in kubbu.

Basically in  this topic we have learnt it in previous lecture.

So, the methods of microbial reproduction are :

a)      Binary fission

b)      Budding

c)      Fragmentation

d)      Formation of spores

e)      Sexual reproduction

The requirement to develop of microbial community are :

        I.            Physical growth requirement

      II.            Chemical growth requirement

For physical grow requirement, they need :

a)      Light

b)      Temperature

c)      pH

d)      Water activity and osmotic pressure

For chemical requirement, they need :

a)      Water

b)      Carbon

c)      Oxygen

d)      Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulfur

e)      Special growth factors

f)       Trace elements

There are two major nutritional  :

a)      Source of energy

b)      Source of carbon

# we have learnt it in previous semester.

In development of microbial communities there are three key process :

        I.            Selection strategies

      II.            Succession

    III.            Biofilms

In selection strategies, the population selection within communities is either r strategies or k strategies.

In succession, there are three types of succession :

        I.            Preemptive colonization

      II.            Autogenic succession

    III.            Allogenic succession

In biofilm, there are two types :

        I.            Simple biofilm

-          Microorganisms attach and form a monolayer of cells

      II.            Complex biofilm

-           layers of organisms

-          Formation depending on environment

Till we meet again, BYE! J