Introduction to Bacteria
Overview of Prokaryotic Cell Structure
Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements
Binary Fission
Cell Envelope & Biological Membranes
Introduction to Bacterial Cell Walls
Gram-Positive Cell Walls
Gram-Negative Cell Walls
Gram-Positive vs. Gram-Negative Cell Walls
Introduction to Cultivating Microbial Growth
Types of Solid Culture Media
Plating Methods
Growing a Pure Culture
Endospores
Sporulation
The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers
Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella
Fimbriae & Hami
Pili