Microbes in Mascara: Hypothesis-Driven Research in a Nonmajor Biology Lab
In this laboratory exercise, students were taught concepts of microbiology and scientific process through an everyday activity — cosmetic use. The students’ goals for the lab were to develop a hypothesis regarding microbial contamination in cosmetics, learn techniques to culture and differentiate mi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2011-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education |
Online Access: | http://jmbesubmissions.asm.org/index.php/jmbe/article/view/320 |