Microbiology Laboratory for Nonmajors

2.0 credits

This course is designed for undergraduate students who are not microbiology majors. 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; and to assess populations of microorganisms quantitatively. Some exercises are performed by individual students, while others are carried out in small groups. Course Work: Completion of laboratory exercises and answering questions about laboratory exercises in written form. Exams: None