Microbiology

Foundations (8)

Microbiology, part 8: Foundations - Differential Staining Techniques

Microbiology, part 8: Foundations - Differential Staining Techniques

Cathy Parkes

Differential 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 Parkes

Differential 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 7: Foundations - Dyes & Stains

Microbiology, part 7: Foundations - Dyes & Stains

Cathy Parkes

Common 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 Parkes

Common 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 6: Foundations - Review of Microscopes

Microbiology, part 6: Foundations - Review of Microscopes

Cathy Parkes

Review 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 Parkes

Review of the different types of microscopes used in microbiology, including: darkfield, phase contrast, differential interference contrast, fluorescence, confocal, electron, and scanning probe.

Microbiology, part 5: Foundations - Microscope Terminology & Brightfield Microscope

Microbiology, part 5: Foundations - Microscope Terminology & Brightfield Microscope

Cathy Parkes

Refraction, 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 Parkes

Refraction, 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 4: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Macromolecules

Microbiology, part 4: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Macromolecules

Cathy Parkes

Macromolecules 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 Parkes

Macromolecules 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 3: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Atoms, Chemical Bonds, Water, pH

Microbiology, part 3: Foundations - Chemistry Review - Atoms, Chemical Bonds, Water, pH

Cathy Parkes

A 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 Parkes

A 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 2: Foundations - Overview of Microorganisms

Microbiology, part 2: Foundations - Overview of Microorganisms

Cathy Parkes

The 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 Parkes

The 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 1: Foundations - History of Microbiology

Microbiology, part 1: Foundations - History of Microbiology

Cathy Parkes

Key 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 Parkes

Key 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...