This stand-alone lab course can be used alongside a Microbiology lecture. This lab course initiates the application of Microbiology by having students complete virtual laboratory simulations, directed by step-by-step instructions that mirror real life experiments. Course learning objectives and lab methodologies are explored through the use of in-lab evaluation questions. Microbiology is a lab course intended for students interested in learning about the microbial world and how the microbial world influences human actions and interactions. Specific topics covered include Laboratory Safety, Virtual Microscopy, Diversity of Microorganisms, Utilization and Application of the Aseptic Technique, Gram Staining, Acid-fast Staining, Bacterial Smear Sample Preparation, Bacterial Isolation Methods, Influences of Environmental Factors on Microbial Growth, Ubiquity of Microorganisms, Antiseptics & Disinfectants, and Kirby-Bauer Testing. * This lab course is not intended for Allied Health majors.