We took an innovative approach to designing the microbiology course at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences. Students became explorers, collecting environmental samples from wetlands near the sea. Their interest and curiosity in investigating the microbes in their samples led them to the tools of wetlab microbiology. In a fun way, they used techniques like serial dilutions, colony isolation, microscopy, polymerase chain reaction, and gel electrophoresis. The excitement and passion throughout the semester were among the indicators of our success as creators of educational experiences in the classroom.
