Features:

• Contains 51 exercises with a focus on fundamental lab skills, microbial growth, microscopy, staining, selective media, differential tests, and medical microbiology.
• Theory and Application provide students with the general principles and everyday purpose of the labs.
• In This Exercise clearly explains what students can expect as they work through the Lab Procedures.
• Biochemical reactions for the organism and indicator reactions of the test depict the reactions taking place in the lab.
• Materials, Medium Recipes, and Procedures give students step-by-step instructions for conducting the labs. Biosafety levels are also included so that students are aware of the safety precautions necessary for each lab.
• Tables of results help students organize and interpret results.
• Data sheets provide students room to record their data and answer critical thinking questions.
• High-quality, full-color photographs, micrographs, and illustrations ensure that students have color-accurate visual representations of what they will see in the lab.
• Photographs and procedural diagrams outline the steps necessary to correctly complete the lab. Directional arrows help ensure students use proper technique.
• Clearly written, informative captions help ensure students use proper technique in the lab.