Fundamental Microbial Biotechnology Lab

Catalog description

This course includes selected laboratory exercises that parallel the topics presented in BTEC 2191 . Students gain laboratory proficiency in methods used in modern microbiology. The exercises focus on aseptic media preparation and culture techniques for different microbes, microscopy, and microbial isolation and identification. Further exercises include genetic techniques, including bacterial transformation and plaque assay, as well as microbial food and environmental laboratories. A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics .