BIO 251 -- Chapter 3 objectives

  1. Identify and describe techniques used in the cultivation of microbes.
  2. Explain refraction and its use in microscopy.
  3. Know the principles of magnification and resolution as they contribute to the effectiveness of the microscope.
  4. Discuss the different types of optical microscopy.
  5. Describe the different methods of specimen preparation for microscopy.
  6. Describe two methods of isolating and cultivating a pure culture.
  7. Discuss the various physical states of media.
  8. Discuss the chemical content of various media.
  9. Describe the different functional types of media.
  10. What are the five I's?