Focusing on Health: Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology

Derek Weber

bluedoor - This manual provides microbiology students with clinically relevant, real-world learning opportunities set within the framework of the microbiology laboratory. Each exercise contains a Focusing on Health section that interweaves material from the laboratory with applications in public health and/or the clinic. These vignettes aim to build student interest and connections, consistent with recommendations from the Vision and Change report. For instructors, this integration creates the opportunity for productive discussion of the impact of microbes on human health throughout the term.

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Table of Contents for Focusing on Health: Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology

  • Unit 1: Microscopy and Staining
  • Unit 2: Culture Techniques
  • Unit 3: Biochemical Characterization
  • Unit 4: Serological and Genetic Analysis
  • Unit 5: Definitive Diagnosis
  • Unit 6: Control of Microbial Growth
  • Content for Accessibility
  • Instructor Resources

Key features

  • Provides microbiology students with clinically relevant, real-world learning opportunities set within the framework of the microbiology laboratory
  • Focusing on Health section in each exercise interweaves material from the laboratory with applications in public health and/or the clinic, aiming to build student interest in their career
  • Professional, full-color illustrations are designed to teach difficult concepts while the Expected Results sections contain high-quality photographs and intentionally placed information boxes to assist students in interpreting results