Name and describe the laboratory tests which are used to identify these organisms, including the biochemical basis for each test and what a positive and negative test looks like. Develop a flow chart for the identification of an unknown bacterium using the tests you have learned. Use the flow chart and the tests to identify several unknown organisms, including some from your own body. Write a detailed report of your isolation and identification and present this information orally to your classmates. Describe, perform, and interpret some basic immunological procedures.
Most people learn most effectively when they DO something.
In this class, you will be analyzing a problem, creating a strategy for solving that problem, deciding what resources you need to accomplish your goals, evaluating your results, and presenting your findings to fellow classmates. Attend class consistently. Participate actively in class sessions and team projects. Keep careful and detailed notes on your lab observations in a lab notebook. Complete assignments in a timely fashion.