Microbiology Lab Manual: Principles and Applications

This laboratory manual serves as a general introduction to the microbiology laboratory, including basic procedures and equipment. Its 36 exercises 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 and challenge students’ understanding of basic concepts and to require students to analyze or apply the material under discussion.