Microbiology
DVDs and Video
- DVDs with Microbiology Lecture for all topics of General Microbiology Course
- Real time live lectures compiled together; each lecture is between 30-45 min, cover details in the subject matter at the college and undergraduate level.
- Suitable for both Medical Students and Allied Health Students
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| 1. | Principles of Microbiology
(Full Course-One Semester) This video covers the principles of microbiology. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are unicellular or cell-cluster microscopic organisms. This includes eukaryotes such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes, which are bacteria and archaea. Viruses, though not strictly classed as living organisms, are also studied. Microbiology is a broad term which includes virology, mycology, parasitology and other branches. >>More Info>> |
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| 2. | Understanding Infectious
Diseases and their Mechanism This video covers parasitism and pathogenicity. The development of a disease state is a dynamic process that is dependent on the virulence of the pathogen and the resistance of the host. This dynamic process is illustrated in the discussions of viral and bacterial pathogenesis. The infectious diseases that affect the different systems i.e. skin, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic , respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. The characteristic and behavior of the disease and microorganisms are discussed. |
2 DVD 3 Hours |
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| 3. | Microbial Growth and Control This chapter describes the basic nature of microbial growth. Several methods for the measurement of microbial growth are described, as are different systems for studying microbial growth. The influence of various environmental factors on the growth of microorganisms is discussed the control and the destruction of microorganisms by physical and chemical agents. This is a topic of great importance, because microorganisms may have deleterious effects, such as food spoilage and disease. It is therefore essential to be able to kill or remove microorganisms from certain environments in order to minimize their harmful effects. |
2 DVD 3 Hours |
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| 1. | An Introduction to Microbiology This chapter introduces the field of microbiology and discusses the importance of microorganisms not only as causative agents of disease but also as important contributors to food production, antibiotic manufacture, vaccine development, and environmental management. It presents a brief history of the science of microbiology, an overview of the microbial world, a discussion of the scope and relevance of microbiology in today's society, and predictions about the future of microbiology. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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The Chemical Principles This chapter introduces some basic concepts of chemistry, a science that studies the composition of substances and the changes that occur as basic elements combine. It explains how substances combine to make up matter in relationship to microbial processes. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Observing Microorganism using
Microscope This chapter provides a relatively detailed description of the bright-field microscope and its use. Other common types of light microscopes are also described. Following this various procedures for the preparation and staining of specimens are introduced. The chapter continues with a description of the two major types of electron microscopes and the procedures associated with their use. It concludes with descriptions of recent advances in microscopy: confocal microscopy and scanning probe microscopy |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Functional Anatomy of
Microorganisms This chapter provides a description of the prokaryotic cell, focusing primarily on the bacterial cell. Archaea are discussed in more detail in chapter 20. Throughout this chapter, the term prokaryote is used to mean both bacteria and archaea. The discussion begins with the general features of size, shape, and arrangement of prokaryotic cells. Then the general features of biological membranes and the specific features of prokaryotic membranes are given. Important internal structures of prokaryotes, such as the cytoplasmic matrix, ribosomes, inclusion bodies, and the nucleoid are described, as well as structures external to the cell, such as the cell wall, glycocalyx, fimbriae, and flagella. The differences between the cell walls of gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria are discussed and the mechanism of this differential staining reaction is explained. The chapter concludes with a discussion of bacterial chemotaxis and bacterial endospores. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 5. | Microbial Metabolism This chapter describes the basic nutritional requirements of microorganisms. Cells must have a supply of raw materials and energy in order to construct new cellular components. This chapter also describes the processes by which microorganisms acquire nutrients and provides information about the cultivation of microorganisms. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 6. | Microbial Growth This chapter describes the basic nature of microbial growth. Several methods for the measurement of microbial growth are described, as are different systems for studying microbial growth. The influence of various environmental factors on the growth of microorganisms is discussed and the chapter ends with a consideration of microbial growth in natural environments |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 7. | Control of Microbial Growth This chapter focuses on the control and the destruction of microorganisms by physical and chemical agents. This is a topic of great importance, because microorganisms may have deleterious effects, such as food spoilage and disease. It is therefore essential to be able to kill or remove microorganisms from certain environments in order to minimize their harmful effects. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Microbial Genetics This chapter presents the basic concepts of molecular genetics: storage and organization of genetic information in the DNA molecule, mutagenesis, and repair. The role of microorganisms in screening procedures for mutagenic agents is also described. Primary emphasis is given to the genetics of bacteria. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 9. | Biotech and Recombinant DNA
Technology This chapter focuses on practical applications of the microbial genetic principles discussed in previous chapters. Although we have been altering the genetic makeup of organisms for centuries and nature has been doing it even longer, only recently have we been able to manipulate DNA directly using genetic engineering or recombinant DNA technology. The potential benefits of these techniques are great and affect such diverse areas as medicine, agriculture, and industry. However, the use of these techniques is not without risks, and these risks must be considered in any discussion of this technology. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Microbial classification and
Taxonomy Microorganisms are tremendously diverse in size, shape, physiology, and lifestyle. This chapter introduces the general principles of microbial taxonomy and presents an overview of the current classification scheme. Subsequent chapters will examine the various groups of microorganisms in greater detail. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 11. | Prokaryotes: Bacteria This chapter is devoted to some of the more interesting and important bacterial phyla from volumes 1 and 5 of the 2nd edition of Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. The distinguishing characteristics, morphology, reproduction, physiology, and ecology of each phylum are included. The taxonomy of each phylum is summarized and representative species are discussed. . |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 12. | Eukaryotes: Fungi, Protozoan and
Worms. This chapter discusses the characteristics of the members of the Fungi, Protozoan and Parasitic Worms. The diversity of these organisms is described, and their ecological and economic impact is discussed. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 13. | Viruses, Viriods and Prions Viruses are generally small, acellular entities that usually possess only a single type of nucleic acid and that must use the metabolic machinery of a living host in order to reproduce. Viruses have been and continue to be of tremendous importance for a variety of reasons: many human diseases have a viral etiology; the study of viruses has contributed greatly to our knowledge of molecular biology; and the blossoming field of genetic engineering is based on discoveries in the field of virology. This chapter focuses on the general properties of viruses, viriods and infections proteins i.e. Prions and the development of the science of virology, and the methodology used to study them. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Disease Principles and
Epidemiology This chapter discusses the different stages and manifestation of disease process and also the epidemiological parameters used to institute effective control, prevention, and eradication measures within an affected or potentially affected population. This chapter also discusses the epidemiology of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections, which have been of increasing concern in recent years. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Mechanisms of Pathogenicity This chapter focuses on parasitism and pathogenicity. The development of a disease state is a dynamic process that is dependent on the virulence of the pathogen and the resistance of the host. This dynamic process is illustrated in the discussions of viral and bacterial pathogenesis. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Host Defense Mechanism and
Immunology This chapter focuses on nonspecific and specific immunity, a complex process involving mechanical, chemical barriers, inflammation, pathogocytosis etc and interactions of the antigens of a pathogen with antigen-receptors and antibodies of a host. These interactions trigger a series of events that either destroy the pathogen or render it harmless. Most of the chapter is devoted to discussions of the functional cells and molecules of specific immunity. During the discussion, the various connections between these cells and molecules are drawn and linked to other types of immune responses. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the ways these responses protect higher animals against viral and bacterial pathogens |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Antimicrobial Drugs The control or the destruction of microorganisms that reside within the bodies of humans and other animals is of tremendous importance. This chapter introduces the principles of chemotherapy and discusses the ideal characteristics for successful chemotherapeutic agents (including the concept of selectively damaging the target microorganism while minimizing damage to the host). The chapter also presents characteristics of some commonly used antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral drugs |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Diseases of the Skin, Eye,
Nervous, Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems This video covers the infectious diseases that affect the skin, nervous, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. The characteristic and behavior of the disease and microorganisms are discussed. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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Diseases of the Respiratory,
Digestive and Reproductive Systems This video covers the infectious diseases that affect the Respiratory, Digestive and Reproductive Systems. The characteristic and behavior of the disease and microorganisms are discussed. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 20. | Applied and Industrial
Microbiology This chapter discusses the microorganisms associated with foods. Some of these microorganisms are associated with food spoilage, some are disease-causing organisms that are transmitted via foods, and some are used in the production of foods. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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| 21 | Environmental Microbiology This chapter introduces the fact since microbes are found in all habitat, they are responsible for recycling elements such as Carbon, Sulfur and Nitrogen and also decomposition of organic matter. |
1 DVD 40-120min |
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