microbiology refers to the study of life and organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.Microbiology is a broad term which includes virology, mycology,
parasitology and other branches. A microbiologist is a specialist in microbiology.

In microbiology lab, Students will gain an understanding of the difference between sterile conditions and disinfections and introduce the students to laboratory safety
and procedures for handling biological specimens. Techniques essential to microbiology including aseptic technique, isolation of a single colony by quadrant
streak method, preparation of a pure culture, inoculation and interpretation of select diagnostic tests. In addition, preparation of stained slides and wet mounts, microscopic observations, and the determination of antibiotic susceptibility will be learned. Students will culture and study the normal
flora of the throat, skin, and surface of everyday items.