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2025
Microbiology, especially the laboratory component, is a highly practical and useful course for students pursuing many career options. While a number of excellent microbiology laboratory manuals are available, many are more suitable for a full-year course in microbiology or for more advanced studies.
Microbiology Experimental Laboratory Manual is comprehensive in teaching students basic microbiological techniques, i.e., how to grow and stain bacteria, how to identify bacteria and fungi, and means of identifying different species of bacteria microscopically. Further experiments enable students to identify the most effective soap/detergent from those readily available; to discover which spices have the most anti-bacterial activity; to identify which sources of milk provide 'good' vs. 'bad' bacteria; and grow common micro-organisms from samples of soil, raw meat, and milk products. In addition, the lab course is designed to help students think scientifically and develop independent thinking skills by designing their own microbiological experiments to carry out during the course of the semester. The present manual is suitable for students pursuing paramedical professions, and is adaptable for those in a distance-learning course with limited access to laboratory resources.
Publication Date
2025
Publisher
Open Touro
City
New York
Keywords
Microbiology, Laboratory manual, Experiments, Experimental, Distance learning, Homeschooling
Disciplines
Microbiology
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Levron, R. (2025). Practical Experimental Microbiology: Laboratory Manual. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/opentextbooks/12
