Microbiology Lab

4.0 credits

This course is designed to accompany MBI 220. The objectives of the course are: to learn the basic techniques of laboratory microbiology and the principles for safely handling microorganisms; to isolate and characterize representatives of the resident microbial population of the human body; to assess populations of microorganisms quantitatively; to develop an individual research project in microbiology; and to develop verbal and written scientific communication skills. Some exercises are performed by individual students, while others are carried out in small groups. Each student will also complete a semester length project. Course Work: Completion of laboratory exercises and answering questions from a laboratory text in written form. Preparation of a report on the individual course project in both scientific paper and scientific poster formats. Oral presentation of the poster to the class at the end of the semester. Exams: None.