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Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience

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Short Description: Return to milneopentextbooks.org to download PDF and other versions of this textNewParaAs a group of organisms that are too small to see and best known for being agents of disease and death, microbes are not always appreciated for the numerous supportive and positive contributions they make to the living world. Designed to support a course in microbiology, Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience permits a glimpse into both the good and the bad in the microscopic world. The laboratory experiences are designed to engage and support student interest in microbiology as a topic, field of study, and career.NewParaThis text provides a series of laboratory exercises compatible with a one-semester undergraduate microbiology or bacteriology course with a three- or four-hour lab period that meets once or twice a week. The design of the lab manual conforms to the American Society for Microbiology curriculum guidelines and takes a ground-up approach -- beginning with an introduction to biosafety and containment practices and how to work with biological hazards. From there the course moves to basic but essential microscopy skills, aseptic technique and culture methods, and builds to include more advanced lab techniques. The exercises incorporate a semester-long investigative laboratory project designed to promote the sense of discovery and encourage student engagement. The curriculum is rigorous but manageable for a single semester and incorporates best practices in biology education. Long Description: As a group of organisms that are too small to see and best known for being agents of disease and death, microbes are not always appreciated for the numerous supportive and positive contributions they make to the living world. Designed to support a course in microbiology, Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience permits a glimpse into both the good and the bad in the microscopic world. The laboratory experiences are designed to engage and support student interest in microbiology as a topic, field of study, and career. Word Count: 37934 ISBN: 978-1-942341-54-3 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Holly Ahern

Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology: Discovering the Unseen World Through Hands-On Investigation

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The exercises in this laboratory manual are designed to engage students in hand-on activities that reinforce their understanding of the microbial world. Topics covered include: staining and microscopy, metabolic testing, physical and chemical control of microorganisms, and immunology. The target audience is primarily students preparing for a career in the health sciences, however many of the topics would be appropriate for a general microbiology course as well.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Joan Petersen, Susan McLaughlin

Microbiology Laboratory Exercises, Second Edition

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Schedule Best Laboratory Practices Working in a Microbiology Laboratory Exercises Preparation of a Culture Medium Culturing and Handling Microorganisms Isolation of a Pure Culture Counting Bacterial Populations Controlling Microorganisms Disinfectants Antimicrobial Agents: Susceptibility Testing Hand Washing The Lethal Effects of Ultraviolet Light Selection of Fungi from Air Microscopy Morphology and Staining of Bacteria Microbial Metabolism Enzyme Assay Metabolic Capabilities Microbial Genetics Transformation of Escherichia coli Isolation of Plasmid DNA Restriction Enzyme Digestion of Plasmid DNA and Gel Electrophoresis Appendices A – List of Organisms Used Throughout the Semester B – Vocabulary C – Media D – Intro to Micropipettes E – Microscopy Pocket Guide F – References and Supplemental Materials

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Ines Rauschenbach, Ramaydalis Keddis

Microbiology Staining Poster Set

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This poster set was designed for display in a microbiology teaching laboratory. The consistent 12 step layout contributes to a cohesive appearance. The color hints on the bottom of each poster shows what students should expect as results from staining. These posters were designed to be printed as 18x24 in, or displayed digitally.

Material Type: Diagram/Illustration

Author: Eric Osborn

Microbiology Lab Manual

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This  manual was made for a CUREs college course that covers all basic knowledge and techniques of microbiology at a 200 level understanding.  The labs require a fully equipped microbiology lab and general anatomy lab resources. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Eric Osborn

Microbiology

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Anh-Hue Thi Tu, Ann Auman, Ann Paterson, Ben Rowley, Brian M. Forster, Clifton Franklund, George Pinchuk, Graciela Brelles-Mariño, Mark Schneegurt, Mark Sutherland, Myriam Alhadeff Feldman, Nina Parker, Paul Flowers, Philip Lister, Summer Allen

Introduction to Environmental Science - 2nd Edition

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This course uses the basic principles of biology and earth science as a context for understanding environmental policies and resource management practices. Our planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, from oil spills to global climate change. In ENSC 1000, you will learn about the science behind these problems; preparing you to make an informed, invaluable contribution to Earth’s future. I hope that each of you is engaged by the material presented and participates fully in the search for, acquisition of, and sharing of information within our class.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Alison VandeVoort, Caralyn Zehnder, Christine Mutiti, Donna Bennett, Kalina Manoylov, Samuel Mutiti

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Collaborative OER Course Design - Professional Development Plan for In-Person Collaborative Work Session

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The work plan outlined here is intended to facilitate a 4-hour session for a collaborative work group of subject matter experts. This group's mission is to develop course learning outcomes that blend collaborators’ course learning outcomes into one set of outcomes. Our objective is to craft a course module template aligned with the new course learning outcomes that is versatile enough to be adopted by multiple institutions across the globe.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Linda Neff

Biology

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It has always seemed to me that the many parts that make up the subject of biology are related to each other more like the nodes of a web than as a linear collection of independent topics. So I believe that the power of hypertext will be better suited to learning about biology than is the linear structure of a printed textbook. Another disadvantage of printed textbooks is the inevitable delay between the time that new advances in biology are reported and the time that they can become incorporated in a printed book (often several years). Material here can be updated promptly. So although some of this information has been drawn from the sixth edition of the author's text Biology published in 1994 by Wm. C. Brown, every effort has been made to adapt the material to the opportunities provided by an online text.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: John W. Kimball