Microbiology Lab Manual

Lab 1: The Use and Care of the Microscope

Lab 2: Algae and Protozoa

Lab 3: Fungi

Lab 4: Common Microbiological Techniques

Lab 5: Isolation of Pure Cultures/Streak Plate Method

Lab 6: Pouring Media

Lab 7: Acid- Fast and Endospore Staining

Lab 8: The Negative Stain

Lab 9: The Gram Stain

Lab 10: The Effects of Temperature and pH on Microbial Growth

Lab 11: The Effects of Disinfectants and Antiseptics on Microbial Growth

Lab 12: Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing

Lab 13: Detecting Bacterial Enzymes

Lab 14: Multi-test Systems to Identify Bacteria

Lab 15: Serology and Serotyping

Lab 16: Sampling the Environment and Skin

Lab 17: Identifying Bacterial Unknowns