Applied Science BTEC Nationals/Microbiological Techniques

Content On completion of this unit a learner should: 1. Be able to identify the characteristic features and functions of akaryotes, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 2. Be able to use aseptic techniques to culture micro-organisms 3. Be able to determine the factors that influence the growth of micro-organisms 4. Know how to identify micro-organisms. Resources Edexcel recommend the following resources. Textbooks Adds J, Larkcom E and Miller R — Microorganisms and Biotechnology (Nelson Thornes Ltd, 1998) 0174482698 Taylor J — Microorganisms and Biotechnology (Bath Advanced Science Series) (Nelson Thornes Ltd, 2001) 0174482558 Tortora G J, Funke B R and Case C L — Microbiology: An Introduction (Benjamin Cummings, 2005) 0805377522 Journals Biological Science Review Microbiology Today New Scientist Websites ‘Cells Alive’ by Quill Graphics Maricopa Online Biology textbook. ‘Molecular Expressions’ Virtual Microscopy Nikon Microscopy Digital Movie Gallery Society of General Microbiology