In this course students isolate and culture unknown bacterial strains, and use interesting and colorful ones to paint pictures on petri dishes. Observations of the microbial behavior on these plates are then used to generate research questions that teams of students answer through their own experimental design. Results are presented to the class in a final graded presentation. This course requires significant independent lab work, troubleshooting, collaboration, and activity collecting and analyzing data outside of class. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1160 General Biology
- Teacher: Jeffrey Holmes