Pearson Interactive Labs

Microbiology

Reimagining online labs

Microbiology

Pearson® Interactive Labs for Microbiology is an easy-to-use suite of online microbiology lab simulations. Real-world clinical scenarios create an immersive experience where students learn by doing. Students receive guided feedback as they master lab techniques. All labs include customizable post-lab assessment. You can access the following labs with Pearson Microbiology titles in Mastering® Microbiology at no additional cost. Pearson Microbiology titles also include access to biology labs.

A Comprehensive Lab Experience: The Journey to Creating Pearson Interactive Labs

Author Dr. Katherine Rawls shares her process behind creating complete virtual Microbiology labs that integrate techniques, concepts, and analysis and promote active learning alongside career relevance.

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Available labs

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Gram Stain

Students conduct a Gram stain analysis of a bacterial culture to support a diagnosis and antibiotic treatment. When the slide is visualized under the microscope, students use the control smears to diagnose how decolorization went. They sort out challenges with Gram staining, including mistakes with decolorization, use of an aging culture, and interpretation of control smears.

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Lab content includes:

Methods/Techniques

  • Decolorization
  • Heat-fixing a smear
  • Stain and counterstain application
  • Lab safety and disinfection protocols 

Staining

  • Gram stain

Concepts

  • Cell anatomy
  • Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria 

Analysis/Interpretation

  • Results of Gram-stained specimens
  • Results of stains
  • Errors and misconceptions
  • Clinical applications 

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