Correlation of Colony Morphology with Gram Stain Results
By Pat Griffin, Mary Beth Boettcher, Marise Hussey
Students choose the hypothesis and practice describing bacterial colonies using the steps of the scientific method.
"I Want to Be Well" Case 2: Bacterial Pathogens
By Dawn Madl
In this interactive object, learners review the case of a patient with meningococcal meningitis.
The Regulation of Inducible Operons
By Richard Wilkosz
In this animated learning object, learners examine the regulation of inducible operons in bacterial systems.
Blood Agar and Hemolysis
By Kristine Snow
Learners examine microscope images of blood agar and the various types of hemolysis that can be detected. A quiz completes the activity.
"I Want to Be Well" Case 5: Parasitology
Students make observations and formulate an evaluation that includes diagnosis, microorganism identification, and treatment.
Identification of Lactose Positive and Lactose Negative Bacteria on MacConkey Agar
By Kristine Snow, Marise Hussey
In this learning activity you'll observe the growth of gram negative organisms and determine if they're lactose positive or negative.