fungal infections and treatment con't and classwork review sheet
Lesson Outline
complete classwork review sheet on fungal anatomy, reproduction and chemical makeup.
discuss some common fungal infections of the skin, toes and moist mucus membranes and methods of treatment.
pharmacology of antifungals, their effect on cell wall of fugus
look up on computer some images of common infections and common fungi.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Went well- Cole needed to look up a few answers to the classwork review questions. These review sheets are a method by which I can evaluate his progress without calling it a "test or quiz"
using preprinted sheets, discuss the anatomy and physiology of typical fungi.
Concentrate on differences between human cells and fungal cells as far as the use of ergosterol in fungi vs cholesterol in humans.
briefly discuss systemic vs local fungal infections and the climate needed for fungal reproduction.
discuss spore formation and budding
investigate some common fungal infections
Assignment
finish reading papers
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole is attentive and asks interesting questions, but needs to take better notes.
Read and discuss the paper on HIV viral infection, transmission, myths regarding the transmission.
progression of hiv to aids with symptoms.
HAART treatment
Discussion of the virus as a retrovirus
Assignment
Complete the assignments givenover the last few weeks. particularly the one given last wed.
Fill out classwork review sheet for tues. work
discuss the desired outcomes of viral treatment
discuss why that outcome is so difficult to achieve
specifics of certain antivirals to treat common infections, like herpes and influenza
discuss what happens when virus particles and host cells interact.
immunoglobulins- production and activity
T cells- lymphocytes, production and activity
interferon production, activity and uses
Assignment
na/
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
cole researched above on his computer. discussed each individually and talked about different possibiliites
discussed vaccination and types of immunity.
virus particles- infection, classification and common illness
Lesson Outline
Discuss how virus particles infect a host cell- outline the steps
Discuss various waysto classify- acute, chronic,slow,local, general
List and discuss various common infections
Using hand outs and computer images, view and discuss common viral infections like herpes 1 and 2. Discuss methods of reproduction and spread. Define terms and outline the virion structure
Assignment
read 4 page handout for discussion
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole was fine. He participated in the general discussion and reading
discuss amoeba as a single celled infectious organism. TReatment using metronidazole- discuss the specific properties of metronidazole and specific side effects (disulfaram reactions)
illicit the definition of a a virus particle and discuss specific terms like parasite, host, particle.
Assignment
complete 2 research assignment due
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Completed what was set out to do. Cole was inquisitive as usual.
