Microbiology Reading Assignment Schedule (Brock 16th Edition)

Reading Assignment Schedule for Microbiology (Brock 16th Edition)

This table outlines the assigned textbook readings for a college-level Microbiology course, referencing sections from the Brock Biology of Microorganisms (16th Edition). The schedule is organized by class session, indicating which sections should be read before each class.

Table: Assigned Readings by Class Session

Before Class (Section in Brock 16th)	15th	14th	13th
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.5 2.8-2.12	1.1-1.4 2.1-2.6 2.10-2.13	1.1-1.5 2.5-2.19 2.16-2.19	1.1-1.5 3.1-3.8 3.12-3.15
3.1-3.9 3.10-3.15 4.6-4.10 8.2-8.5 4.11-4.16, 8.6-7, 8.10	3.1-3.12 3.13-3.15 5.1-5.3 5.13-5.15 7.2-7.5 5.9-5.14, 7.6, 7.9	3.1-3.12 3.13-3.17 5.1-5.7, 5.11-5.16, 5.17-5.19, 27.11-27.18	4.4-4.10 4.11-4.16, 5.1-5.8, 6.8-6.11 5.12-5.18, 8.12
4.17-4.19, 8.11-8.12	7.10-7.11, 5.15-5.17		26.1-26.13

How to Use This Table

• Section Numbers: Refer to the section numbers in the Brock Biology of Microorganisms 16th Edition textbook.

• Before Class: Complete the readings listed in the column for your upcoming class session to be prepared for lectures and discussions.

• Coverage: The readings span foundational topics in microbiology, including microbial cell structure, metabolism, genetics, and selected advanced topics.

Additional info:

• This table serves as a reading assignment schedule and does not contain direct microbiology content, but it is highly relevant for course organization and exam preparation.

• Students should consult the textbook for detailed explanations, diagrams, and examples corresponding to each section.