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Basics of Medical Microbiology
Rating: 4.1 out of 5(249 ratings)
843 students
Last updated 2/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • At the end of the course, you would know who are the founding fathers of Microbiology, parts of a light Microscope, and cell culture techniques, In this course, you will learn how to classify microorganisms, how to use the correct nomenclature, the different staining techniques and factors involved in microbial growth
  • How to use a light microscope
  • How to do Gram-staining
  • How to do the streak plate technique for pure bacterial cell isolation
  • Explain the bacterial growth curve and the log phase

Course content

7 sections32 lectures4h 46m total length
  • Introduction for the Course2:02
    An overview of the course "Basics in Medical Microbiology".
  • The History of Microbiology in a Nutshell9:03
    A brief history of Microbiology with the contributions of persons such as Zacharias Janssen,  Galileo Galilei, Robert Hooke and Anton Van Leeuwenhoek to Microscopy; introduction to the theory of abiogenesis; a look at the life cycle of a fly to better understand the first experiments conducted concerning abiognesis; divergent thoughts concerning vitalism (abiogenesis).
  • The Debate over Spontaneous Generation - in a Nutshell14:52
    Controversy over the Theory of Spontaneous Generation with Francesco Redi and Lazzaro Spalanzani against and John Needham for Spontaneous Generation. The Debate led to a Contest in which Louis Pasteur, through a set of experiments, disproved the theory; an overview of Scientific Inquiry and conclusion.
  • At length-Prevention, Transmission and Treatment of Diseases11:43
    The History of Microbiology at length- A study of the progress made in the knowledge of disease prevention, transmission and treatment, with the contribution of several health care reformers to this progress. 
  • At length-Classical Golden Age-Louis Pasteur9:43
    At length-Classical Golden Age (1854-1914) - describes the main contributions of Louis Pasteur to Microbiology (apart from disproving Spontaneous Generation): Fermentation, Pasteurization; formulation of the Germ theory; his work on Silkworm disease, cholera, and on the process of attenuation and its use in vaccination against anthrax and rabies.
  • At length-Classical Golden Age- Robert Koch and other pioneers11:49
    At length-Classical Golden Age (1854-1914)- describes the main contributions of Robert Koch to Microbiology: his work with Anthrax; development of pure cultures; Koch's postulates; responsible for the isolation of the tuberculosis bacillus and of the Cholera bacillus. Also describes the contributions of scientists who worked with viruses, including those of Dimitri Ivanowsky and Walter Reed.
  • At length- The Second Golden Age8:53
    At length-describes the main events during the Second Golden Age (1943-1970) Advancement of Microbial Genetics, providing evidence that DNA is the hereditary material of cells, Knowledge of two cell types: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic, and Mass production of Antibiotics
  • At length-The Third Golden Age9:26
    At length- The Third Golden Age (1971-Present) - main topics: Biotechnology, Antibiotic Resistance, Emergence and Reemergence of Infecitous Diseases, Bioremediation, Bioterrorism, and Microbial Evolution
  • Conclusion of the History of Microbiology5:01
    Conclusion of the History of Microbiology both - in a nutshell and at length.
  • The History of Microbiology in a nutshell and at length

Requirements

  • Prerequisites: Basic Chemistry and Biology

Description

An Introduction to the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, with a main emphasis on bacteria. Topics include History of Microbiology, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells, Classification, Microscopy, Staining techniques, and Microbial growth and nutrition.

Materials will include PowerPoint presentations, links to videos, and lecture notes. The Course itself is for 5 hours. So, based on the time one can allot to the course, depending on the time constraints, it may take a week to 2 weeks to complete it. The course is structured in such a way that there will be a progression from one concept to the next, although each lesson will be a stand-alone.

It will include laboratory aspects associated with Microbiology such as use of microscopes, Gram-staining technique, streak plate method of bacterial cell isolation. The techniques are explained along with the theory or “reasoning” behind them. This should help one to not only assimilate the subject better but to avoid mistakes in the step-by-step process by recalling the “why” before the “what” for each technique.

Whether you are new to Microbiology, want to refresher course, or want to learn certain basic yet complex concepts, this course aims to deliver quality material which will make learning more engaging and Microbiology a more fascinating subject, especially as it relates to Medicine.


Who this course is for:

  • This is an introductory Microbiology course. The course will benefit mostly Undergraduate and College level students.
  • Microbiology Students
  • Biology Students
  • Allied Health Sciences Students
  • Pre-nursing students
  • Pre-med students