Introduction to Microbiology

Microbiology for those who want to understand

4.40 (124 reviews)
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Introduction to Microbiology
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25.5 hours
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Apr 2020
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$22.99
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What you will learn

Microbiology

Description

This is a college-level introductory microbiology course taught at a pace for learning and understanding. It is a great way to learn basic biology concepts from all disciplines of biology or to aid you as you are taking a college microbiology course. 

This course covers history of microbiology, structure and function of cellular structures for bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes and viruses. Then we will dig into the human body's ability to fight off disease through immunology, failures of our immune system for hypersensitivities and autoimmune diseases, some epidemiology and then look at specific diseases cause by a few of our bad-boy pathogens.

This course is very much a work-in-progress and some videos will be replaced with time (Currently, Sections 5-8 may require you to ride the volume in places). This course contains a quick (5-question) quiz at the end of each section.

**Please note: this course was not produced for covering a pandemic. There is a video on SARS-CoV-2 which is lecture 46 in Section 8, at the end of that section. If you are having streaming issues, please know that we all are and isn't due to the courses themselves, rather the platform or the service provider. Those issues should be taken up with either Udemy or your service provider. If you have specific questions regarding the content of this course, please message the instructor using Udemy's messenger tool. The instructor is in GMT-5, or Central Standard Time in the U.S. If you have problems with the content, please message the instructor before leaving negative feedback.

Content

Introduction

Early Years of Microbiology
Golden Years of Microbiology
Modern Age of Microbiology
Brief History of HIV
Test Yourself: Intro

A Little Chemistry

Atoms
Bonding
Chemical Reactions
Water
Biomolecules
Test Yourself: Chemistry

Cell Theory

Into to the Basic Cell
Basic Cell Transport
Basic Cell Cytoplasmic Organelles
Phagocytosis
The Mighty Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Mitosis
Meiosis
Cells and HIV
Test Yourself: Eukaryotic Cells

DNA, RNA and Proteins

Introduction to DNA
DNA Replication
Eukaryotic Trancription
Translation
Genetic Mutations
The Replication of HIV
Test Yourself: Microbial Genetics

Immunology

First Line of Defense
Second Line of Defense Part 1
Phagocytosis - again
Second Line of Defense Part 2
B cells / B lymphocytes
T Cells / T Lymphocytes
Test Yourself: Immunology

Immune Disfunction and Testing

Immunizations and Testing
Hypersensititivities
Autoimmune Disorders
HIV: An Autoimmune Disorder
Test Yourself: Testing and Immune Disorders

Epidemiology

Epidemiology Part 1
Epidemiology Part 2
Biosafety Levels (BSL)
Epidemiology of HIV
Test Yourself: Epidemiology

Viruses

Introduction to Viruses
Hepatitis Viruses
Viruses Affecting the Skin
Viruses Affecting the Nervous System
Respiratory System Virus
Other Viruses
Viruses of the Reproductive System and STIs
SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, novel coronavirus: A Case Study
Test Yourself: Viral Pathogens

Bacterial Structure and Function

Introduction to Prokaryotes
Prokaryotic Cytoplasm
Operons
Genetic Recombination
Test Yourself: Bacteria

Bacterial Pathogens

Introduction to Bacterial Pathogens
Bacteria Affecting Skin and Eyes
Bacteria Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Bacteria Affecting the Nervous System
Bacteria Affecting the Respiratory System
Bacteria Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Bacteria Affecting the Reproductive Tract and STIs
Test Yourself: Bacterial Pathogens

Overview of Some Eukaryotic Pathogens.

Fungal Pathogens
Protozoan Pathogens
Helminths (Worms)
Test Yourself: Eukaryotic Pathogens

Magic Bullets

Introduction to Antibiotics
Mechanisms of Antibiotics
Clinical Considerations
Microbial Resistance
Test Yourself: Antibiotics

Reviews

Michael
February 13, 2023
Loads of information, yet easy to understand. The course fits well with my style of learning. Which is to overview the whole on the first pass, memorize the material on the second pass, and then review the material on the third pass.
Betül
October 28, 2021
I would like to see some more pictures of the cases it would be easier to differentiate between diseases thank you
Janis
January 1, 2021
So far, I am loving this course. It is presented in an organized and accessible manner. The professor is doing a great job of explaining the material! I appreciate that I can take it at my own pace. Thank you!
Gunter
April 30, 2020
This was a good match. It was one of the tools I used for my studies at the university masters level.
Sarith
March 29, 2020
Content-wise and presentation-wise it is excellent and it gives a comprehensive knowledge about the subject. It is really a good course. But sometimes, the technical errors lose its perfection.
Jill
March 19, 2020
I had some pretty good knowledge about several topics already. But this course was very informative and, easy to learn from. Thank you very much! Best regards from Jill, teacher from Norway

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