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Microbiology for Health Science

Microbiology for Health Science

This course is ongoing. 

Textbook

The professor for this class does now use a textbook. 

However, if you are interested in a free resource for the subject, check out OpenStax. You can use this source for general microbiology concepts. Use your VCCS email (or any email) to create a free account, and you can view the free textbook online or as a PDF. 

Microbiology OpenStax

You may also try the Allied Health Microbiology textbook with LibreTexts. This one is a little more specific to the health aspect of the course. 

Allied Health Microbiology LibreTexts

Notes

Content for Test 1: Introduction, Cell Biology, Factors Affecting Microbial Growth

Lab

Bacterial Species Used This Semester Knowt Flashcards & Practice Quiz/Key

Bacterial Specimens
1. Aseptic Technique 

2. Bacterial Smears

3. Gram Stains

4. Sterilization & Growth Media: Streaking Plates 

5. Selective & Differentiating Media 

6. Oxygen Requirements

7. Citrate, O/F Glucose, Nitrate Reduction, Urea Hydrolysis 

8. Carbohydrate Fermentation, MR, SIM

Lab Final: Preparing for the Unknown

Using Knowt Flashcards: Recommended Settings

To study, start with familiarization. That may look like re-writing your notes, spending the time to make flashcards, drawing pictures, etc. Whatever it looks like, this is the first step. 

From there, start to work on a conversation level, like matching, quizzing a friend, teaching a friend, etc. This could be using the Knowt cards, your physical cards, or using an unwilling victim as a sounding board. 

Next, start with an open-ended studying to work your way to to generation. Be able to write in your answers by using the settings below: 



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