This microbiology laboratory manual is designed especially for the non-majors; health science microbiology courses. The organization reflects the body systems approach and contains specific sections on clinical diagnosis. An emphasis is placed on the basic principles of microbiology and the lab procedures used for isolation and identification of infectious agents. The manual stresses the importance of the clinical specimen and provides practical insight and experience. Experiments are adaptable for use with any microbiology text aimed at students who are studying the allied health sciences.