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Comprehensive Study Notes: Foundations of Microbiology (Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5/6, 9/10)

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Introduction to Microbiology

  • Discovering Microorganisms
    03:36
  • Introduction to Microbiology
    07:27
  • Introduction to Microbiology Channel
    1:29

Scientific Method

  • Scientific Method Example 1
    01:35
  • Basic Theories of Biology
    03:03
  • Scientific Method
    06:29

Introduction to Spontaneous Generation

  • Biogenesis vs. Spontaneous Generation
    02:05
  • Introduction to Spontaneous Generation
    05:59

Pasteur's Experiments on Spontaneous Generation

  • Pasteur's Experiments on Spontaneous Generation
    03:50
  • Pasteur’s Swan-Neck Experiment
    05:58

Koch's Postulates

  • Koch's Postulates
    01:36
  • The 4 Koch's Postulates
    03:31
  • Limitations to Koch's Postulates
    02:58

Members of the Bacterial World

  • Members of the Bacterial World
    06:17

Introduction to Bacteria

  • Introduction to Bacteria
    06:18

Introduction to Archaea

  • Introduction to Archaea
    04:39

Introduction to Eukarya

  • Helminths
    01:27
  • Fungi
    02:49
  • Introduction to Eukarya
    03:28

The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers

  • The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers
    02:26
  • Capsules vs. Slime Layers
    01:53

Pili

  • Sex Pilus
    03:29
  • Cell Motility by Pili
    02:59
  • Pili
    01:02

Fimbriae & Hami

  • Fimbriae & Hami
    01:52
  • Hami
    01:51

Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella

  • Types of Flagellar Distribution on Bacteria
    05:22
  • Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella
    02:07

Gram-Positive Cell Walls

  • Teichoic Acids
    03:58
  • Gram-Positive Cell Walls
    02:59

Gram-Negative Cell Walls

  • Gram-Negative Cell Walls
    3:04
  • Porins
    02:18
  • The Outer Membrane
    02:15

Gram-Positive vs. Gram-Negative Cell Walls

  • Mnemonic for Gram-Positive vs. Gram-Negative Cell Walls
    01:41
  • Gram-Positive vs. Gram-Negative Cell Walls
    04:46

Cell Envelope & Biological Membranes

  • Cell Envelope & Biological Membranes Example 1
    02:21
  • Biological Membranes
    02:10
  • Intro to Biological Membranes
    06:16

Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes

  • Cholesterol in Animal Membranes
    02:38
  • Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes
    03:58

Archaeal Cell Membranes

  • Archaeal Cell Membranes
    03:59
  • Types of Archaeal Membrane Lipids
    04:59

Passive vs. Active Transport

  • Classes of Membrane Transport Proteins
    03:41
  • Passive vs. Active Transport
    05:05

Osmosis

  • Osmosis Example 1
    02:18
  • Osmosis
    05:59
  • Direction of Osmosis
    06:48

Simple and Facilitated Diffusion

  • Simple and Facilitated Diffusion
    04:59
  • Transport Proteins of Facilitated Diffusion
    04:49

Active Transport

  • Secondary Active Transport
    06:57
  • Active Transport
    02:37
  • Primary Active Transport
    02:53

Cell Inclusions

  • Cell Inclusions
    05:20

Prokaryotic Ribosomes

  • Prokaryotic Ribosomes
    01:51
  • Structure of Prokaryotic Ribosomes
    08:39

Introduction to the Cytoskeleton

  • Introduction to the Cytoskeleton
    06:05

Endospores

  • Endospores
    05:35
  • Endospore Structure
    03:08

Endosymbiotic Theory

  • Endosymbiotic Theory
    07:29

Introduction to Biomolecules

  • Introduction to Biomolecules
    01:17
  • Map of the Lesson on Biomolecules
    01:29

Carbohydrates

  • Formation & Breakdown of Polysaccharides
    03:08
  • Carbohydrates
    04:53
  • Carbohydrate Functions
    04:48

Proteins

  • Protein Structure
    08:02
  • Amino Acids
    04:37
  • Proteins
    02:50

Lipids

  • Steroids & Waxes
    03:31
  • Lipids
    04:19
  • Fatty Acids
    06:59

Nucleic Acids

  • Nucleic Acids Example 2
    01:05
  • Formation & Breakdown of Nucleic Acids
    04:07
  • DNA vs. RNA
    05:57

Introduction to Microscopes

  • Introduction to Microscopes
    06:13

Magnification, Resolution, & Contrast

  • Magnification, Resolution, & Contrast
    07:29

Introduction to Light Microscopy

  • Introduction to Light Microscopy
    02:53

Light Microscopy: Bright-Field Microscopes

  • Light Microscopy: Bright-Field Microscopes
    03:46
  • Light Microscopy: Bright-Field Microscopes Example 1
    03:41
  • Components & Magnification of the Compound Light Microscope
    06:15

Light Microscopes that Increase Contrast

  • Light Microscopes that Increase Contrast
    02:39
  • Dark-Field Microscopy
    01:52
  • Phase-Contrast Microscopy
    03:27

Light Microscopes that Detect Fluorescence

  • Light Microscopes that Detect Fluorescence
    01:46
  • Fluorescence Microscopes
    02:54
  • Two-Photon Microscope (TPM)
    02:01

Electron Microscopes

  • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
    02:42
  • Electron Microscopes
    03:08
  • Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
    04:23

Introduction to Staining

  • Introduction to Staining
    02:10

Simple Staining

  • Simple Staining
    03:23
  • Simple Staining Basic & Acidic Dyes
    05:30

Differential Staining

  • Differential Staining
    04:07

Gram Stain

  • Gram Stain
    04:57

Introduction to Taxonomy

  • Introduction to Taxonomy Example 2
    01:37
  • Categorizing Life Based on Energy Acquisition
    06:14
  • Introduction to Taxonomy
    02:23

Scientific Naming of Organisms

  • Scientific Naming of Organisms
    05:22

Introduction to Metabolism

  • Introduction to Metabolism
    02:17
  • Catabolic & Anabolic Pathways
    03:25

Enzymes

  • Functions of Enzymes
    02:32
  • Enzymes Example 1
    02:25
  • Enzymes
    02:55

Growth Factors

  • Growth Factors
    01:55

Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth

  • Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth
    04:16
  • Classification of Microbes by Growth Temperature
    04:56
  • How to Memorize the Classification of Microbes by Growth Temperatures
    01:59

pH Requirements for Microbial Growth

  • pH Requirements for Microbial Growth
    03:11
  • Optimal Growth pH Classes of Microbes
    03:23

Osmolarity Factors for Microbial Growth

  • Osmolarity Factors for Microbial Growth
    06:30

Biofilms

  • Quorum Sensing
    04:13
  • Steps of Biofilm Development
    04:32
  • Biofilms
    03:14

Introduction to Cultivating Microbial Growth

  • Map of Techniques for Cultivating Microbes
    02:05
  • Introduction to Cultivating Microbial Growth
    03:49

Types of Solid Culture Media

  • Types of Solid Culture Media
    03:16

Selective Media

  • Selective Media
    03:27

Differential Media

  • Differential Media
    04:34

Complex Media

  • Complex Media
    02:59

Chemically Defined Media

  • Chemically Defined Media
    01:53

Binary Fission

  • Binary Fission
    02:16
  • Steps of Binary Fission
    04:57

Generation Times

  • Calculating Generation Times
    05:48
  • Generation Times
    02:54

Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System

  • Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System
    08:59
  • Primary & Secondary Metabolites
    02:33

Measuring Growth by Direct Cell Counts

  • Types of Direct Cell Counting Instruments
    02:32
  • Direct Microscopic Cell Counts
    03:28

Measuring Growth by Plate Counts

  • Measuring Growth by Plate Counts
    07:16
  • Measuring Growth by Plate Counts
    01:36

Introduction to the Types of Culture Media

  • Introduction to the Types of Culture Media
    02:42

Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth

  • Terminology of Microbial Growth Control
    07:36
  • Hierarchy of Microbial Growth Control Terminology
    03:09
  • Situations Warranting Different Levels of Microbial Growth Control
    05:58

Selecting a Method to Control Microbial Growth

  • Types of Microbes (Microbial Characteristics)
    07:24
  • Overall Risk of Infection
    04:52
  • Environmental Factors
    04:18

Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

  • Dry Heat
    02:58
  • Irradiation
    06:18
  • Filtration
    04:29

Review of Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

  • Review of Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
    04:22

Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

  • Types of Disinfectants
    05:21
  • Selecting the Right Chemical Agent
    04:52
  • Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
    03:58

Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth

  • Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
    02:29
  • Factors Affecting Chemical Agents
    03:17

Liquid Chemicals: Alcohols, Aldehydes, & Biguanides

  • Alcohols
    03:39
  • Biguanides
    02:41
  • Aldehydes
    03:59

Liquid Chemicals: Halogens

  • Iodine
    02:15
  • Chlorine
    03:16
  • Liquid Chemicals: Halogens
    00:56

Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents

  • Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents
    04:14
  • Soaps & Detergents
    06:20
  • Quats
    02:33

Other Types of Liquid Chemicals

  • Heavy Metal Compounds
    02:19
  • Peroxygens
    04:31
  • Phenolic Compounds
    02:27

Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde

  • Ozone
    02:36
  • Formaldehyde Gas
    02:56
  • Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide
    03:22

Review of Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth

  • Review of Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
    05:41

Chemical Preservation of Perishable Products

  • Nitrate & Nitrite in Food Preservation
    03:15
  • Organic Acids Used in Food Preservation
    02:11
  • Chemical Preservation of Perishable Products
    01:16

Introduction to Antimicrobial Drugs

  • Guided course
    History of Antimicrobial Drugs
    05:33

How Antimicrobial Drugs Work

  • Guided course
    Selective Toxicity
    05:27
  • Guided course
    How Antimicrobial Drugs Work Example 1
    03:28

Broad vs Narrow Spectrum Drugs

  • Guided course
    Broad vs Narrow Spectrum
    04:05

Superinfections

  • Guided course
    Superinfections Example 1
    01:59
  • Guided course
    Superinfections
    05:16

Drug Interactions: Synergism and Antagonism

  • Guided course
    Drug Synergism & Antagonism
    03:06
  • Guided course
    Drug Interactions: Synergism and Antagonism Example 1
    03:17

Therapeutic Window & Therapeutic Index

  • Guided course
    Therapeutic Window & Therapeutic Index
    04:08

Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin

  • Guided course
    Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin Example 3
    04:02
  • Guided course
    Other Beta-lactam Antibiotics
    04:51
  • Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin Example 2
    02:21

Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Polypeptide Antibiotics & Isoniazid

  • Guided course
    Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Polypeptide Antibiotics & Isoniazid Example 1
    02:14
  • Guided course
    Polypeptide Antibiotics & Isoniazid
    03:43

Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis

  • Guided course
    Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis
    05:25
  • Guided course
    Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis Example 1
    03:04

Disruptors of Cell Membranes

  • Guided course
    Disruptors of Cell Membranes
    04:03

Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis

  • Guided course
    Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis Example 1
    02:21
  • Guided course
    Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis
    05:01

Competitive Inhibitors of Metabolic Pathways

  • Guided course
    Competitive Inhibitors of Metabolic Pathways Example 1
    02:36
  • Guided course
    Sulfa Drugs & Folic Acid Synthesis
    05:22

Antifungal Drugs

  • Guided course
    Antifungal Drugs
    06:43
  • Guided course
    Antifungal Drugs Example 1
    02:06

Antiviral Drugs

  • Guided course
    Antiviral Drugs
    07:25

Antimicrobial Resistance

  • Guided course
    Types of Resistance Mechanisms
    05:04
  • Guided course
    Spread of Antibiotic Resistance
    04:45
  • Guided course
    Antibiotic Resistance
    03:45