Easy to adapt for almost any microbiology lab course, this versatile, comprehensive, and clearly written manual can be paired with any undergraduate microbiology text. Known for its thorough coverage, straightforward procedures, and minimal equipment requirements, the Eleventh Edition incorporates current safety protocols from governing bodies such as the EPA, ASM, and AOAC. The new edition also includes alternate organisms for experiments for easy customization in Biosafety Level 1 and 2 labs. New lab exercises have been added on Food Safety and revised experiments, and include options for alternate media, making the experiments affordable and accessible to all lab programs. Ample introductory material, engaging clinical applications, and laboratory safety instructions are provided for each experiment along with easy-to-follow procedures and flexible lab reports with review and critical thinking questions. \nFeatures : \nA new experiment on the Propagation of Isolated Bacteriophage Cultures has been added that guides students to isolate bacteriophages for genetic manipulation. \nBiosafety Levels (BSLs) have been added to the Eleventh Edition to alert students to appropriate safety techniques. \nTips for Success appear in select experiments and draw attention to common mistakes and stumbling blocks in the lab. \nRevised experiments include options for alternate media, making the experiments affordable and accessible to all sizes of lab programs. Experiment 60 has been revised to focus on the normal microbiota of human skin and the importance of hand washing. \nEasy-to-adapt Lab Reports include blank spaces or options for “alternate organisms” for easy customization with organisms that are readily available. \nNumerous photographs in full color and illustrations help students visualize techniques and expected results.