Virtual Lab for Students

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	Overview
	VLS is the student software component of VirtualUnknown™ Microbiology. It is a powerful software simulation of the work done in a microbiology lab to perform biochemical tests and identify bacteria. While wet labs will always be the basis for microbiology instruction, our simulation provides another valuable teaching resource. Unlike other products on the market focusing entirely on interpretation of tests, VirtualUnknown™ Microbiology requires that the student... select the proper medium to perform a specific test, perform the aseptic transfer (with the mouse) to inoculate the medium correctly, incubate the medium under the proper conditions, add correct reagents, when appropriate, interpret and record results, make decisions on which additional tests are needed In short, it is a “flight simulator” for the micro lab. VLS students do not watch videos of someone else doing the work and then interpret the test results., VLS students start lab tests by turning on their burners and end them by throwing the tubes or plates they’ve inoculated, incubated, and interpreted into the biohazard container. Our Virtual Laboratory Report is our flight data recorder -- it monitors student performance and indicates errors in technique and judgment made along the way. Virtual Laboratory for Students... allows students to work with bacteria and chemicals too dangerous for use in teaching labs. provides opportunity to practice aseptic technique outside normal lab hours allows unlimited practice with media and reagents for performing and interpreting lab tests contains one-touch reference books covering bacteria, laboratory tests, media, and reagents can insure students come to lab better prepared for the day’s work provides a way to give makeup work for student absenses View some VirtualUnknown™ Microbiology screen shots taken from Virtual Lab for Students (requires free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader): Main Lab Area Identification Matrix and Elimination Hierarchy Lab Report

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	Features
	The Virtual Lab for Students includes the following features: 40 common tests and 70+ bacteria Case Studies introducing each unknown bacterium Students must perform all aspects of the selection of tests, inoculation of media, incubation of the culture, selection and addition of necessary reagents, and interpretation of results High quality photographs of media and results Automatic elimination of unknowns based on recorded test results On-line references: identification matrix elimination hierarchy (dichotomous tree) test references media references reagent references bacteria references Automatic generation of detailed lab reports (for printing or electronic storage), including: Tests performed (in chronological order) Errors in technique and judgment noted for each test Bacteria eliminated by the results recorded for each test When used with a University Lab Server, additional features are available.
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	Uses
	Tutorial... Students can learn about media, tests, reagents, and bacteria used in the lab by studying these subjects in VirtualUnknown™ Microbiology. Reference... Important information about the media, tests, reagents, and bacteria can be found with a click of the mouse. Practice... Performing and interpreting biochemical tests can now be practiced outside of the laboratory. Testing... An unknown can be identified in 5-10 minutes during a laboratory practical. Safety... Quality of students’ aseptic technique can be followed by the errors recorded in the Virtual Laboratory Report. The end result is a safer student in the real lab setting. Reporting... Uniform lab reports can be printed or saved to disk for later reference. Distance Learning... When connected to a University Lab Server, distance learning sessions can be generated by instructors (to custom specifications) for students to perform on their remote computers.
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	Pricing
	The Virtual Lab for Students is sold through our online store. Be sure to check out the volume pricing information (Click on “Volume Discounts Available”). Click here for the installation and getting started guide.
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