Introduction.

M, Aug. 25
Tu, Aug. 26

Introduction to the Lab Manual and the Microscope

W, Aug. 27
Th, Aug. 28

Lab 1. Introduction to the Microscope and Comparison of Size and Shape of Microorganisms

 Tu, Sept. 2
W, Sept. 3

Lab 2. Aseptic Technique and Transfer of Microorganisms

Th, Sept. 4
M, Sept. 8

Lab 3. Isolation of Pure Cultures from Mixed Populations

Tu, Sept. 9
W, Sept. 10

Lab 4. Enumeration of Microorganisms

Th, Sept. 11
M, Sept. 15

Lab 5. Direct Stain and Indirect Stain

Tu, Sept. 16
W, Sept. 17

Lab Quiz #1: Intro and Labs 1-4

Th, Sept. 18
M, Sept. 22

Lab 6. Gram Stain and Capsule Stain

Tu, Sept. 23
W, Sept. 24

Lab 7. Endospore Stain and Motility Testing

Th, Sept. 25
M, Sept. 29

Lab 8. Biochemical Testing to Identify Microorganisms

Tu, Sept. 30
W, Oct. 1

Lab 9. Yeasts

Th, Oct. 2
M, Oct. 6

Lab Quiz #2: Labs 5-8

Tu, Oct. 7
W, Oct. 8

Lab 10 Molds

Th, Oct. 9
M, Oct. 13

Lab 11. Viruses

Tu, Oct. 14
W, Oct. 15

Lab 12. Isolation and Identification of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas: Part 1

Th, Oct. 16
M, Oct. 20

Lab 13. Isolation and Identification of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas: Part 2

Tu, Oct. 21
W, Oct. 22

Lab Quiz 3: Labs 9-13  
and Lab 14. Isolation and Identification of Streptococci

Th, Oct. 23
M, Oct. 27

Lab 15. Isolation and Identification of Staphylococci

Tu, Oct. 28
W, Oct. 29

Lab 16. Isolation and Identification of Neisseria, Mycobacterium, and Anaerobes

Th, Oct. 30
M, Nov. 3

Lab 17. Serological Testing to Identify Antigens

Tu, Nov. 4
W, Nov.  5

Lab Quiz #4: Labs 14-16

Th, Nov. 6
M, Nov.  10

Lab 18. Serological Testing to Detect Antibodies in the Serum

Tu, Nov.  11
W, Nov.  12

Lab 19. Control of Microorganisms by Using Physical Agents
Lab 20. Control of Microorganisms by Using Disinfectants

Th, Nov. 13
M, Nov. 17

Lab 21. Control of Microorganisms by Using Antimicrobial Chemotherapeutic Agents

Tu, Nov. 18
W, Nov. 19

Lab Quiz #5: Labs 17-20

Th, Nov. 20
M, Nov.  24

Lab 22. Protozoans and Helminths

Tu, Nov.  25
M, Dec. 1

Lab Quiz #6: Labs 20-21

W, Dec. 3
Th, Dec. 4