VIRTUAL LABS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Microbiology
Microbiology helps students understand how tiny organisms can have massive impact. From the bacteria in our guts to infectious disease and biotechnology, it’s a gateway to other STEM fields and can reveal the unseen forces that shape our world. We combine hands-on and digital labs to help students understand microbial life at every level, so they can explore the structure, function, and behavior of microorganisms safely and effectively, no matter where they are. Whether you’re teaching general microbiology or a health science track, we give you the tools to deliver a complete course online, on campus or hybrid.
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Enriching on campus, hybrid & online courses
Whether your course is fully online, on campus or hybrid, our microbiology labs can help you elevate the learning experience for all students and reinforce critical concepts by:
- Better preparing students with virtual pre-labs before in-person labs
- Using at-home hands-on labs to create an experience comparable to on campus, helping students build practical skills applicable for additional courses and careers in the biological and health sciences
- Supplementing hands-on labs with digital lessons that include examining bacterial infection and the ubiquity of microorganisms
- Balancing time spent on campus for hybrid students with convenient, accessible & efficient ways to engage in quality learning experiences
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Delivering interactive microbiology lab experiences has never been easier.
Hands-on labs. Real-world relevance.
Microbiology is a cornerstone of medicine, public health, and biotechnology—and our hands-on labs bring it to life with practical, inquiry-based experiences. From streak plating to antibiotic resistance, our microbiology curriculum is built to engage students in authentic scientific investigation.
- Foster an authentic and engaging lab experience with every activity, giving students the chance to practice observation, data analysis, and aseptic technique
- Instill and reinforce the knowledge and critical thinking skills students need to pursue future coursework and careers in the life sciences
- Increase the likelihood students can use your course for transfer credit if needed
- Implement quickly and easily into your current courses
Digital microbiology labs for greater flexibility & affordability
When you want to balance costs, engage students in new ways, and reinforce key concepts in a low-stakes way, turn to our virtual microbiology labs.
- Increase access & affordability without the need for expensive or large-scale lab equipment
- Use multiple, different labs to expose students to complex and hard-to-observe phenomena, including photosynthesis, cellular respiration lab or a macromolecular virtual lab
- Minimize any potential safety concerns & ensure practicality
- Implement quickly and easily into your current courses
Safe, Scalable and Scientifically Sound
Whether digital or hands-on, our microbio labs are produced with quality and rigor. And unlike other providers, our Quality Matters-certified microbio curriculum includes 17 labs that are:
- Built on extensive academic research, developed by Ph.D. scientists, and peer-reviewed by active biology professors
- Tested by in-house instructional designers for quality, accuracy, safety, and ADA compliance
- Vetted to ensure it meets educational and biosafety standards
- Focused on today’s innovative technology using lab-grade materials/equipment in order to encourage student exploration
- Created for both majors and non-majors courses
Why Science Interactive?
Seamless integration
Easier grading & course administration for instructors and quicker access for students with our seamless LMS integration.
Integrated OpenStax textbooks
Give students easy and affordable access to text with OpenStax’s high-quality, peer-reviewed textbooks integrated within our lab management platform.
Ease of use
Easy to implement and use for both instructors and students of all skill levels.
Automatic grading
Multiple-choice assessments are graded automatically, giving you more time to teach and provide constructive feedback to student
Assessment analytics
Identify students who may be falling behind in certain areas, giving you the opportunity to provide extra guidance to get back on track.
