Lab Skills Course: Microbiology Essentials

WELCOME TO THE MICRO-VERSE!

From fermented foods to industrial applications to our own microbiomes, microbes play a major role in our everyday lives. In this four-week course, you will learn how to safely handle microbes in the laboratory, isolate a pure bacterial culture from a fermented food, and begin to characterize your bacterium with a variety of techniques. We will also explore how microbes are used as tools in food production, the healthcare industry, and synthetic biology. All ages 12+ are welcome, and no scientific experience is required.

Sessions will be held every Thursday evening starting September 5 until September 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

SKILLS GAINED:

• Safely handle bacterial cultures in the laboratory
• Maintain a sterile environment for manipulating microbes
• Isolate pure bacterial strains from a mixed culture
• Use a light microscope to visualize bacterial cells
• Characterize bacteria by cell shape, Gram staining, and behavior on selective and differential growth media
• Discuss broader applications of microbiology

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