Course Title
Microbiology Lab
Course Description
This lab involves the use of differential stains with microscopy enabling microbial visualization. Students are taught how to identify with molecular confirmation unknown microorganisms through the performance of multiple physiological tests. Additionally, an introduction to experiments performed in biotechnology and medical laboratory science are covered.
Pass/Fail Only?
No
Faculty Permission Required?
No
Credit Hours Min
1
Credit Hours Max
1
Instructional Method
Hybrid
Completion requirement
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Corequisite
Enroll in the following Courses:
Name
Learning Objective 1
Objective
To handle microbial cultures aseptically and safely.
Name
Learning Objective 2
Objective
To successfully operate a light microscope to observe and or identify cells.
Name
Learning Objective 3
Objective
To explain how metabolic abilities of microbes allow for identification of microbial organisms.
Name
Learning Objective 4
Objective
To use physical and chemical methods to control microbial growth.
Name
Learning Objective 5
Objective
To survey microbes from the environment and the human body and characterize them.
Name
Learning Objective 6
Objective
To successfully isolate and cultivate a pure wild-type bacteria specimen.
Name
Learning Objective 7
Objective
To successfully perform standard lab test in order to determine an unknown bacteria species.