Focusing on Health: Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology
Derek Weber
For courses with non-majors with an acute focus on clinical microbiology. Give your microbiology students 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.
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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