Microbiology provides a highly detailed simulation of aseptic transfers and biochemical tests encountered in identifying unknown bacteria.
Students select media, perform tests, and interpret results.
Aseptic transfers are performed using the mouse to control the loop. The instructor controls software parameters, allowing configuration for practice or assessment of competencies. The software tracks students errors and reports them to the instructor. A study was undertaken to determine whether the software would improve student learning in the areas differential media, biochemical tests, and the processes involved in bacterial identification. Students enrolled in an introductory microbiology course used the software to supplement the instruction received in lecture and lab.