Biology 221: Student Study Guide and Laboratory Manual for Microbiology

Author(s): Robert Hairston

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Welcome to the wondrous, yet unseen, World of Microbiology. Biology 221: Student Study Guide and Laboratory Manual helps students to understand the vast field of Microbiology. As Victory Hugo stated, “Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins, which of the two have the grander view?”

The study of Microbiology is a “high content” subject which will require persistent study and effort throughout the semester. This guide is a great aid to mastery of the course materials.

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Microbiology
Chapter 2 - Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Chapter 3 - Cellular Metabolism
Chapter 4 - Microbial Genetics
Chapter 5 - Microbial Taxonomy
Chapter 6 - Growth of Microorganisms
Chapter 7 - Control of Microorganisms
Chapter 8 - The World of Virology
Chapter 9 - Pathogenic Mechanisms
Chapter 10 - Defend Yourself
Chapter 11 - The Immune System
Chapter 12 - Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Lecture Quizzes

Laboratory #1 - The Compound Light Microscope
Laboratory #2 - Microscopy and Microorganisms
Laboratory #3 - Microscope-Media-&-Cultures
Laboratory #4 - Growth Obs. And Pure Cult. Tech.
Laboratory #5 - Stain Technique
Laboratory #6 - Differential Staining
Laboratory #7 - Midterm Examination
Laboratory #8 - Structural Staining
Laboratory #9 - Counting and Changing Atm
Laboratory #10 - Disinfectants and Enz. Profiles
Laboratory #11 - Unknown Identification
Laboratory #12 - Catalase, Blood and Selection
Laboratory #13 - Confirmation and the Krb
Laboratory #14 - Final Examination
Lab Quizzes

Robert Hairston

New Revised Edition Now Available!

Welcome to the wondrous, yet unseen, World of Microbiology. Biology 221: Student Study Guide and Laboratory Manual helps students to understand the vast field of Microbiology. As Victory Hugo stated, “Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins, which of the two have the grander view?”

The study of Microbiology is a “high content” subject which will require persistent study and effort throughout the semester. This guide is a great aid to mastery of the course materials.

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Microbiology
Chapter 2 - Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Chapter 3 - Cellular Metabolism
Chapter 4 - Microbial Genetics
Chapter 5 - Microbial Taxonomy
Chapter 6 - Growth of Microorganisms
Chapter 7 - Control of Microorganisms
Chapter 8 - The World of Virology
Chapter 9 - Pathogenic Mechanisms
Chapter 10 - Defend Yourself
Chapter 11 - The Immune System
Chapter 12 - Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Lecture Quizzes

Laboratory #1 - The Compound Light Microscope
Laboratory #2 - Microscopy and Microorganisms
Laboratory #3 - Microscope-Media-&-Cultures
Laboratory #4 - Growth Obs. And Pure Cult. Tech.
Laboratory #5 - Stain Technique
Laboratory #6 - Differential Staining
Laboratory #7 - Midterm Examination
Laboratory #8 - Structural Staining
Laboratory #9 - Counting and Changing Atm
Laboratory #10 - Disinfectants and Enz. Profiles
Laboratory #11 - Unknown Identification
Laboratory #12 - Catalase, Blood and Selection
Laboratory #13 - Confirmation and the Krb
Laboratory #14 - Final Examination
Lab Quizzes

Robert Hairston