Assignment Details
Antibiotic Resistance
For many years, antibiotics have been effectively used to treat bacterial disease.
A growing concern for treating bacterial diseases is the evolution of antibiotic resistance by bacterial populations. Resistance means that a particular antibiotic is no longer effective in treating a disease. This resistance can be viewed as evolution of a new trait at the population level, which is resistance to an antibiotic.
Recommended: Click on the following links to review materials to increase your understanding of natural selection and antibiotic resistance:
Focus your discussion on ONE of the following topics:
Use at least 1 credible source to support the arguments presented in your post.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, September 10). Antibiotic / antimicrobial resistance (AR / AMR). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/
HealthMap. (2017). ResistanceOpen. Retrieved from https://resistanceopen.org/results/
Understanding Genetics. University of California Museum of Paleontology. (2008). Natural selection. Retrieved from https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/…
In your own words, post a response to the Discussion Board, and comment on at least 2 other postings. You will be graded on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
Discussion Board Reminders:
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria | Proficient Descriptor | Points |
Quality of Main Post 27 Points Total |
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements
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/27 pts. |
Response to Peers 24 Points Total |
• Responds to a minimum of 2 peers. (12 points per response)
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/24 pts. |
Support from Learning Resources 4 Points Total |
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