Modular construction and quality evaluation of Microbiology Experiment teaching

Abstract:

Microbiology Experiment was redesigned and set as several scientific research projects. The modules of this course included environmental microbial diversity, screening, identification, cultivation, and enzyme production of enzyme-producing strains, and microbial test of water quality. Each module aimed to solve a scientific problem. At the same time, the basic experiment techniques and methods of microbiology were integrated in the research-oriented experiments. Thus, a comprehensive, research-oriented teaching mode was constructed for Microbiology Experiment. Furthermore, the staff, textbook, and materials supporting the teaching were provided. The teaching quality was evaluated by operation examinations and questionnaire survey. Such a modular teaching mode paves a new way for the reform of Microbiology Experiment teaching.