Microbiology A Laboratory Manual

Basic Laboratory Techniques for Isolation, Cultivation, and Cultural Characterization of Microorganism, Microscopy, Bacterial Staining, Cultivation of Microorganisms: Nutritional and Physical Requirements, and Enumeration of Microbial Poulations, Biochemical Activities of Microorganisms, The Protozoa, The Fungi, The Viruses, Physical and Chemical Agents for the Control of Microbial Growth, Microbiology of Food, Microbiology of Water, Microbiology of Soil, Bacterial Genetics, Biotechnology, Medical Microbiology, Immunology

Versatile, comprehensive, and clearly written, this competitively priced laboratory manual can be used with any undergraduate microbiology text-and now features brief clinical applications for each experiment, MasteringMicrobiology®quizzes that correspond to each experiment, and a new experiment on hand washing. Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual is known for its thorough coverage, descriptive and straightforward procedures, and minimal equipment requirements. A broad range of experiments helps to convey basic principles and techniques. Each experiment includes an overview, an in-depth discussion of the principle involved, easy-to-follow procedures, and lab reports with review and critical thinking questions. Ample introductory material and laboratory safety instructions are provided.