Lab Set 1: Basic Microbiology Skills (Labs 1, 2, 10, and 11) 30 points
Proper lab setup and execution (0-10 points)
To earn credit for labs, this table must be checked by the instructor and included with your report.
Report content (0-10 points)
Your report should have the following sections, with the headers listed below:
Abstract a brief executive summary of the entire report, 250-words max
Introduction and Methods summarize the lab procedures as briefly as possible; in this report, mention total magnification, microscope storage, and the aseptic technique
Lab Results / Data include your detailed drawings, tables, and data from the lab book; they can be redrawn or reformatted to look better
Data, drawings, and descriptions (0-10 points)
Conclusions in this section you should explain the data in Results with clear and specific conclusions
Were your transfers done aseptically, and how do you know (Lab 2)?
Which bacteria from the lab are motile and which are not? How do you know (Lab 10)?
What areas sampled by the class produced the most bacterial growth, and why (Lab 11)?
Possible Report Errors:
Abstract incomplete / abstract too long / abstract doesnt explain results
Improper scientific names / repeated grammar errors / no paragraphs
Larger than 12-point text / More than double-spaced
Missing content / report longer than 4 pages (not including data sheets or this form)
Improper citations for any source or image
