Free College Introductory Microbiology Lab Exercises and Images Online

Posted by Tami Port Sep 29, 2008

The Virtual Microbiology Classroom offers both free lecture and lab material from an introductory-level college microbiology course.

Virtual Microbiology Lab exercises and PowerPoint topics include:

• Basic Microscopy
• Bacterial Growth Media and Culture
• Differential Staining (Gram, Acid-fast and Endospore)
• Bacterial Control (Heat, UV, Antibiotics and Chemical Disinfectants)

The site also provides free images of lab materials and procedures, including:

• Autoclaves & Microincinerators
• Bacteria: Smears, Heat-fixing & Staining
• Bacterial Colonies
• Bacterial Growth Media [Blood Agar (BAP), MacConkey's (MAC) and Mannitol Salt (MSA)]
• Compound Microscope
• Microbial Control