Laboratory activity to effectively teach introductory geomicrobiology concepts to non-geology majors.

ABSTRACT: We have designed a three-week experiment that can complement any microbiology course, to teach main geomicrobiology concepts for non-geology majors. One of the most difficult concepts for non-geology majors to comprehend is how bacteria serve as a platform for different mineralization reactions. In our three-week laboratory practice, students learn the main principles and conditions required for an induced bacterial mineralization. Upon completion of the laboratory experience, students will: 1) learn how microbial-induced mineralization (such as calcium carbonate formation) is affected by differential media and growth conditions; 2) understand how bacterial physiology affects any induced in situ or in vitro mineralization; 3) comprehend how growing conditions and bacterial physiologies int

SUBMITTER: Marvasi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3867758 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature