Catalog 2015-2016

BTEC 2191L Fundamental Microbial Biotechnology Lab (0-6-2)

This course includes selected laboratory exercises that parallel the topics presented in BTEC 2191. Students gain laboratory proficiency in methods used in modern microbiology. The exercises focus on aseptic media preparation and culture techniques for different microbes, microscopy, and microbial isolation and identification. Further exercises include genetic techniques, including bacterial transformation and plaque assay, as well as microbial food and environmental laboratories. Students must pay a $75 supply fee when registering for this course.

Offered Spring and Summer

Prerequisite

Permission of department

Corequisite

BTEC 2191

Syllabus for this course