Microbiology Lab Manual (2nd Edition)

Messley, Karen, Norrell, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0130100293 / ISBN 13: 9780130100290

Published by Pearson, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Microbiology Lab Manual (2nd Edition)
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130100293
• ISBN 13: 9780130100290
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

? This manual serves as a general introduction to the microbiology laboratory, including basic procedures and equipment. Its 36 stand-alone exercises include explanations of the salient points being demonstrated or tested, and are divided into nine sections—Microscopic Technique, Microbial Diversity, Microbial Cultivation Techniques, Identification Techniques, Microbial Growth, Microbial Control, Clinical Microbiology, Virology, and Applied Microbiology. Questions are provided with each exercise to reinforce users' understanding of basic concepts, and require them to analyze or apply the material under discussion. For use with any standard microbiology textbook.

From the Back Cover

This laboratory manual recognizes that microbiology students need to establish a firm foundation in underlying principles as well as participate in realistic and practical experiments. Each laboratory exercise report form includes questions relating to the laboratory exercise that require relating background material to the test results, interpretation of the test results, and critical thinking/application questions that require the student to draw upon their own experience.

Topics Include:

• Preparation of Smears and Simple Stains
• Ubiquity of Microorganisms
• Isolation Techniques
• Detection of Mutant Strains of Bacteria
• Epidemiology
• Water Analysis