MICI 2400

Lab Methods Microbio & Imm

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

An introduction to techniques in Microbiology and Immunology through a rigorous wet laboratory experience that includes training in how to explore safely and effectively the properties of viruses, bacteria and immune cells. This course is directed to students in Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Biology programs.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Lois Murray. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Lab techniques
4%Pre-lab planningWeekly workflow document
8%Assignments (2)Dilution series calculations and bacterial structures worksheet
36%Formal lab reports (4)Three written reports and one oral report
10%Practical lab testScheduled during Week 10 lab
30%Final examScheduled by the Registrar’s Office

Textbook

  • OpenStax Microbiology (optional, free)

Course rules

Lab attendance
Students must attend and participate in all labs, complete all experiments, and submit all lab reports to pass.
Missed labs
Notify the instructor immediately; submit a signed Declaration of Absence within 24 hours for a make-up to be considered.
Absences
Students may submit a maximum of two Declarations of Absence for the course.
Late reports
Lab reports lose 20% of their grade per late day; no Declaration of Absence is accepted for reports.
Academic integrity
Data collection may be collaborative, but assignments and reports must be individual work; generative AI must not be used for lab reports.
Final exam
Students must write the exam at its scheduled time; accommodated students must arrange to write immediately afterward.

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