Independent Study in Microbiology involves research work under direct faculty guidance, where students arrange specific projects and credits with their supervisor.
Laboratory course introducing modern techniques for studying microorganism distribution and properties, including microscopy, media prep, and isolation.
Betty Slinger is an approachable professor whose grading criteria were not always clear, with points sometimes deducted for reasons not directly in the rubric. Exams were hard and required extensive knowledge of the material, while labs were often interesting but students fought for a good grade.
Individual advanced work in Microbiology under faculty guidance, involving identifying research problems, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.