Introduction to Microbiology
Importance of Microorganisms
Introduction to Taxonomy
Scientific Naming of Organisms
Members of the Bacterial World
Introduction to Bacteria
Introduction to Archaea
Introduction to Eukarya
Introduction to Spontaneous Generation
Francesco Redi's Experiments
Needham vs. Spallanzani
Pasteur's Experiments on Spontaneous Generation
History of Spontaneous Generation Summarized
Biofilms
Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements
Overview of Prokaryotic Cell Structure
Introduction to Bacterial Cell Walls
The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers
Pili
Fimbriae & Hami
Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella
Prokaryotic Flagellar Structure
Prokaryotic Flagellar Movement
Proton Motive Force Drives Flagellar Motility
Chemotaxis
Prokaryotic Ribosomes
Introduction to Bacterial Plasmids
Cell Inclusions
Endospores
Sporulation
Germination
Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles
Mitochondria & Chloroplasts
Endosymbiotic Theory
Introduction to Microbial Genetics
Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth
pH Requirements for Microbial Growth
Osmolarity Factors for Microbial Growth
Biofilms
Introduction to Cultivating Microbial Growth
Types of Solid Culture Media
Plating Methods
Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth
Selecting a Method to Control Microbial Growth
Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Selective Media
Differential Media