UNDERSTANDING MICROBES A Laboratory Textbook for Microbiology
G. William Claus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Virginia State University
1989, 547 pages, ISBN 0-7167-1809-X
Instructor's manual ISBN 0-7167-2051-5
This introductory microbiology text leaps beyond the usual texts of its type, explaining why certain procedures are followed and illuminating the basic principles behind morphological and physiological tests.
Illustrated procedures help students visualize labs before class and summarize steps during class
Learning objectives point students to goals of each section
Questions provide a systematic review of background information, experimental techniques, procedure, and interpretation of results
Table of Contents
How to Handle Microorganisms
Introduction to Microscopy and to Observing Microorganisms
Microscopic Techniques for Determining Microbial Type and Structure
Sterilization Principles and Culture Media Preparation
Techniques for Determining Culture Purity
Culturing and Quantitating Microorganisms
The Effect of Environment in Microbial Growth and Viability