Biological Sciences - Microbiology

Microbiology exercises are fun and easy to do. Some can begin in the school and be completed during your visit to Columbus State. Others can begin at the CSCC lab and be completed back in school. A visit to the microbiology lab can include practical experience on microscope usage, as well as visits to the full-size incubator and refrigerator.

GETTING THOSE GROSS GRIMY GERMS
How effective is your disinfectant? This lab enables students to test the effectiveness of common household disinfectants. Then, take the prepared petri plates back to your classroom to measure and record your results.

WHAT'S ON THOSE GRUBBY HANDS?
Simple Stain What's on your hands after you touch that drinking fountain, or that door handle...or that toilet? Ugh! This exercise lets students prepare microscope slides using a simple stain technique. Their slides are then examined to see what microbes are present.

PATIENT ZERO
A simulated disease is spreading through your class; how will you figure out where it started? In this lab, learn now epidemiologists study spread of disease and the ways we can slow the spread.