Introduction to Microbial Genetics
Introduction to DNA Replication
Central Dogma
Introduction to Transcription
Introduction to Translation
Prokaryotic Gene Regulation via Operons
The Lac Operon
The Trp Operon
Introduction to Mutations
Horizontal Gene Transfer
Transduction
Introduction to Conjugation
Conjugation: F Plasmids
Conjugation: Hfr & F' Cells
Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth
Selecting a Method to Control Microbial Growth
Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde
Liquid Chemicals: Alcohols, Aldehydes, & Biguanides
Liquid Chemicals: Halogens
Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents
Other Types of Liquid Chemicals
Review of Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
Introduction to Antimicrobial Drugs
How Antimicrobial Drugs Work
Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin
Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Polypeptide Antibiotics & Isoniazid
Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis
Disruptors of Cell Membranes
Competitive Inhibitors of Metabolic Pathways
Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis
Broad vs Narrow Spectrum Drugs
Therapeutic Window & Therapeutic Index
Tests to Guide Antimicrobial Use
Antimicrobial Resistance
Introduction to Viruses
Acellular Infectious Agents: Viruses, Viroids & Prions
Viroids
Prions