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Course Detail

Course Name Introductory Microbiology Lab
Course Code 25MIC181
Program B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology
Semester 1
Credits 2
Campus Amritapuri

Syllabus

Media Preparation and Inoculation: – Slant, Deep and Broth.

Pure Culture Techniques: – Streak Plate, Spread Plate and Pour Plate

Cultural Characteristics of Bacteria in Solid, Liquid and Semi Solid Media.

Staining Techniques: – Simple, Differential, and Structural Staining

Motility Determination: – Hanging Drop Method

Objectives and Outcomes

The main objective of this course is to provide basic knowledge to undergraduate students on various microbiological practices in the laboratory.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

After completing the course, students shall be able to 

CO1. Students will get practical exposure to common methods of sterilization.

CO2. Skill development for cultivating various microorganisms.

CO3. Identify microorganisms by different staining methods.

Text Books / References

  • Microbiology, A Laboratory Manual-James Cappuccino, Natalie Sherman, 8th Edition 2008.
  • Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology-Harley Prescott, 9th Edition 2014.

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