Microbiology : A Laboratory Manual, 6th Edition by List price = $60.00 (USA print price) Our Price = $19.99 You Save = $40.01 (66.67%) Product Details: Media: Paperback. Publisher: Published in India by Pearson Education; 6th edition. ISBN: 8129702657 (0805376488) Availability: Usually ships within 1 business day. About the Book This versatile laboratory manual can be used with any undergraduate microbiology text and course. Known for its brief laboratory activities, minimal equipment requirements, and competitive price, the manual includes a variety of experiments selected to assist in the teaching of basic principles and techniques. Each of the 77 experiments includes an overview, a purpose, an in-depth discussion of the principle involved, easy-to-follow procedures, and lab reports with review and critical thinking questions. Comprehensive introductory material and laboratory safety instructions are provided. Features NEW - “Bacteria in Our Daily Lives" Section in Experiment 2 asks students to produce discrete colonies using cultures from local environments, such as a table top, bathroom sink, or water fountain. NEW - “Caution" icons alert users to experiments that pose a potential risk. NEW - Experiment on the "Utilization of Amino Acids" has been added. NEW - Two appendices have been added: Scientific Notification and Methods for Preparation of Dilution. Variety of labs, from simple to complex, allows a customized instructional approach. Experiments that accommodate any lab by using the most common and affordable laboratory materials. Contents Basic Laboratory Techniques for Isolation, Cultivation, and Cultural Characterization of Microorganisms. Microscopy. Bacterial Staining. Cultivation of Microorganisms: Nutritional and Physical Requirements, and Enumeration of Microbial Populations. Biochemical Activities of Microorganisms. The Protozoa. The Fungi. The Viruses. Physical and Chemical Agents for the Control of Microbial Growth. Microbiology of Food. Microbiology of Water. Microbiology of Soil. Bacterial Genetics. Medical Microbiology. Immunology.