I Am Losing My Mind, Please Help!

[PennyNickelDime_RN]

I have worked roughly five or six hours on a paper for my micro class. I had to investigate:

How are aerobic, coliform, E. coli counts used as indicators of food quality?

Here lies my problem. I am having trouble finding information on Aerobic Plate Counts and what the counts indicate.

This in addition to a scientific lab report in micro due Monday, two exams on Tuesday and my Health Assessment Checkoff module on Tuesday I really could use some help to point me in the right direction. Not looking for an answer, just sick of wasting time because I don't understand what the Prof wants.

I'd really appreciate help from anyone who is willing to give it to me.

Thanks in advance.

Sprklplnty

[stressgal, RN]

Just Google "Aerobic Plate Counts" . I found plenty of information.