Now in its Tenth Edition, Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology is valued by instructors and students for its comprehensive coverage of every area of microbiology, its user friendly laboratory reports, and its clear, straightforward organization. Containing 57 thoroughly class tested exercises, this manual provides basic microbiology techniques with applications for undergraduate students in diverse areas, including the biological sciences, the allied health sciences, agriculture, environmental science, nutrition, pharmacy, and various preprofessional programs. It is designed to supplement any nonmajors microbiology textbook.

Part 1 Microscopy
Part 2 Handling Bacteria
Part 3 Staining Methods
Part 4 Cultivation of Bacteria
Part 5 Microbial Metabolism
Part 6 Microbial Growth
Part 7 Control of Microbial Growth
Part 8 Microbial Genetics
Part 9 The Microbial World
Part 10 Viruses
Part 11 Interaction of Microbe and Host
Part 12 Immunology
Part 13 Microorganisms and Disease
Part 14 Microbiology and the Environment