MICRO 2010/3020L Intro to Microbiology Lab

This course covers basic microbiology laboratory techniques for non-microbiology majors.

Credit for either MICRO 2010L or 3020L, but not both, may be applied toward graduation.

Starting 2025, courses are equivalent in fulfillment of graduation requirements for all degrees.

Course prerequisites: Credit or enrollment in MICRO 2010 or MICRO 3020

Credit hours: 1

Current semester :  Fall 2025

Format: In person

Instructor: Claudia Lemper-Manahl

TAs - Jessica Strathman (2010L sections 2, 3, & 7; 3020L section 1)  Clarisse Siababa (2010L sections 4 & 5)

WELCOME VIDEO from Claudia Lemper-Manahl (click here for details for 1st week)

Syllabus PDF   

Schedule of Labs & Assignments PDF

REMINDER - NO LAB on Aug 25th or 26th 

1st day of LAB is Wed & Thurs - Science 1- Lab 107

Lab Manual: Benson's Microbiological Applications 15th edition - Immediate Access on Canvas - Online only

DO NOT NEED a hardcopy book

You will need to get a course packet at the bookstore

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Lab Manual ebook - tutorial

Virtual Labs Tutorial