Exploring Microbiology
Discover the tiny world of microorganisms! You’ll collect samples from various plant and water sources, then use microscopes to learn about microscopic single-celled and multicellular organisms. We’ll search for tardigrades, amoebas, ciliates, euglenoids, flatworms, rotifers, copepods, nymphs and more. Anticipate a possible visit to a UW lab to learn about current research involving microorganisms and cells.
What You'll Learn
- The roles of cells in living organisms
- The different types and components of cells
- How to use a microscope to identify organisms and cell components
- How to put together various types of slides for observation under a microscope
- How to collect field samples for analysis
Who Should Register
This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders.
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More Information
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.
Students who want a full-day experience can register for two courses — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — which will include a supervised lunch break between courses. Students should bring a lunch.
See the Policies page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
Jul 29–Aug 9, 2024 |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $750 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 17, 2024 |
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