ADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN MICROBIOLOGY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Microbiology and MICROBIO 304 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the conceptual design of an experiment. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Given an experimental question, design and effectively execute an experiment that answers a scientific question. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Find, and use correctly, information in the primary literature relevant to experiments being carried out. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Properly and critically interpret data including understanding experimental limitations and controls. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Effectively communicate their scientific findings through writing as well as present data/results clearly and effectively in a professional manner. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Take complete, effective and detailed lab notes. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the conceptual design of an experiment. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Given an experimental question, design and effectively execute an experiment that answers a scientific question. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Find, and use correctly, information in the primary literature relevant to experiments being carried out. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Properly and critically interpret data including understanding experimental limitations and controls. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Effectively communicate their scientific findings through writing as well as present data/results clearly and effectively in a professional manner. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Take complete, effective and detailed lab notes. Audience: Undergraduate