Explorations in Microbiology: A Discovery-Based Approach [Perfect Paperback]

Barbara K. Hudson (Author), Linda M. Sherwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0135335892 | ISBN-13: 978-0135335895 | Edition: 1

This collection of 43 laboratory exercises not only introduces basic techniques in microbiology, but reinforces major concepts and themes in microbiology as well. Promotes critical thinking through open-ended, discovery-based exercises, application/integration exercises, and exercises that require students to work in groups.

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From the Publisher

This collection of 43 laboratory exercises not only introduces basic techniques in microbiology, but reinforces major concepts and themes in microbiology as well. It clearly establishes the relevance of each technique, gives examples of real-world applications, and emphasizes exploratory, open-ended, discovery-based exercises that promote problem- solving and critical thinking.

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This collection of 43 laboratory exercises not only introduces basic techniques in microbiology, but reinforces major concepts and themes in microbiology as well. Promotes critical thinking through open-ended, discovery-based exercises, application/integration exercises, and exercises that require students to work in groups.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 1 edition (February 21, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135335892
• ISBN-13: 978-0135335895
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,394,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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