Teaching aseptic technique – Applying the basics

Aseptic technique.

This chapter describes common laboratory procedures that can reduce the risk of culture contaminations (sepsis), collectively referred as "aseptic technique." Two major strategies of aseptic work are described: using a Bunsen burner and a laminar flow hood. Both methods are presented in the form of general protocols applicable to a variety of laboratory tasks such as pipetting and dispensing al...

On Teaching the Basics of Complexity

Aseptic Technique: a Review of the Literature

Humans have adapted over time to live in a microbially dominated world and developed the nonspecific and specific immune systems required to cope with contamination by microorganisms. Sources of microbes for wound infection can be divided into endogenous and exogenous groups. The endogenous organisms already colonise the skin, orifices and cavities of the patient and their total on and in the b...

On Teaching the Basics of Complexity Theory

We outline a conceptual framework for teaching the basic notions and results of complexity theory. Our focus is on using deenitions and on organizing the presentation in a way that reeects the fundamental nature of the material. We do not attempt to provide a self-contained presentation of the material itself, but rather outline our suggestions regarding how this material should be presented in...

Basics of the GPS Technique: Observation Equations§

2. GPS DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................2 2.1 THE BASIC IDEA ........................................................................................................................................................2 2.2 THE GPS SEGMENTS...........................................