Microbiology (9)
Foundations
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Microbiology, part 8: Foundations - Differential Staining Techniques
Cathy ParkesDifferential staining techniques, including: gram, acid fast, capsule, and endospore stains. The general steps for each of these staining procedures, how to interpret the results, and why those results occur.
Microbiology, part 8: Foundations - Differential Staining Techniques
Cathy ParkesDifferential staining techniques, including: gram, acid fast, capsule, and endospore stains. The general steps for each of these staining procedures, how to interpret the results, and why those results occur.
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Microbiology, part 7: Foundations - Dyes & Stains
Cathy ParkesCommon dyes and stains used in Microbiology. How a specimen is prepared for light microscopy using wet mount or fixation (heat or chemical). The difference between basic vs acidic dye. The...
Microbiology, part 7: Foundations - Dyes & Stains
Cathy ParkesCommon dyes and stains used in Microbiology. How a specimen is prepared for light microscopy using wet mount or fixation (heat or chemical). The difference between basic vs acidic dye. The...
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Microbiology, part 6: Foundations - Review of Microscopes
Cathy ParkesReview of the different types of microscopes used in microbiology, including: darkfield, phase contrast, differential interference contrast, fluorescence, confocal, electron, and scanning probe.
Microbiology, part 6: Foundations - Review of Microscopes
Cathy ParkesReview of the different types of microscopes used in microbiology, including: darkfield, phase contrast, differential interference contrast, fluorescence, confocal, electron, and scanning probe.
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Microbiology, part 5: Foundations - Microscope Terminology & Brightfield Microscope
Cathy ParkesRefraction, refractive index, lens, focal point, magnification, resolution, numerical aperture, contrast, and oil immersion lens. Plus, key parts of a Brightfield microscope, including: illuminator, diaphragm, stage, condenser vs. objective vs....
Microbiology, part 5: Foundations - Microscope Terminology & Brightfield Microscope
Cathy ParkesRefraction, refractive index, lens, focal point, magnification, resolution, numerical aperture, contrast, and oil immersion lens. Plus, key parts of a Brightfield microscope, including: illuminator, diaphragm, stage, condenser vs. objective vs....
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Microbiology, part 4: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Macromolecules
Cathy ParkesMacromolecules overview: Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, & nucleic acids. Proteins' role/structure; amino acid structure. Carbohydrates' role/structure; the difference between mono-, di-, and polysaccharides. Lipids' role; key types: saturated vs. unsaturated fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, & sterols. Nucleic...
Microbiology, part 4: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Macromolecules
Cathy ParkesMacromolecules overview: Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, & nucleic acids. Proteins' role/structure; amino acid structure. Carbohydrates' role/structure; the difference between mono-, di-, and polysaccharides. Lipids' role; key types: saturated vs. unsaturated fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, & sterols. Nucleic...
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Microbiology, part 3: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Atoms, Chemical Bonds, Water, pH
Cathy ParkesA quick review of chemistry topics that are important to know for microbiology. This includes parts of an atom (proton, electron, neutron), electronegativity, ions (cations and anions), chemical bonds (nonpolar...
Microbiology, part 3: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Atoms, Chemical Bonds, Water, pH
Cathy ParkesA quick review of chemistry topics that are important to know for microbiology. This includes parts of an atom (proton, electron, neutron), electronegativity, ions (cations and anions), chemical bonds (nonpolar...
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Microbiology, part 2: Foundations - Overview of Microorganisms
Cathy ParkesThe three domain system used to classify organisms and the key differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. An overview of the following microorganisms: bacteria, archaea, protozoa, algae, parasites, fungi, and viruses.
Microbiology, part 2: Foundations - Overview of Microorganisms
Cathy ParkesThe three domain system used to classify organisms and the key differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. An overview of the following microorganisms: bacteria, archaea, protozoa, algae, parasites, fungi, and viruses.
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Microbiology, part 1: Foundations - History of Microbiology
Cathy ParkesKey people and concepts from the history of microbiology that you will likely need to know for your microbiology exam. This includes: Robert Hooke, cell theory, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, spontaneous...
Microbiology, part 1: Foundations - History of Microbiology
Cathy ParkesKey people and concepts from the history of microbiology that you will likely need to know for your microbiology exam. This includes: Robert Hooke, cell theory, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, spontaneous...
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
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Microbiology, part 9: Prokaryotes - Shapes & Arrangements
Cathy ParkesDifferent types of prokaryote cell shapes (coccus, bacillus, coccobacillus, vibrio, spirillum, spirochete). Different cocci arrangements (diplococci, streptococci, tetrads, sarcinae, and staphylococci) and bacilli arrangements (diplobacilli, streptobacilli, palisades).
Microbiology, part 9: Prokaryotes - Shapes & Arrangements
Cathy ParkesDifferent types of prokaryote cell shapes (coccus, bacillus, coccobacillus, vibrio, spirillum, spirochete). Different cocci arrangements (diplococci, streptococci, tetrads, sarcinae, and staphylococci) and bacilli arrangements (diplobacilli, streptobacilli, palisades).
