Microbiology

This course includes lessons for the below.

1. Overview of Microbiology
2. Organs of the immune system, Specific vs Non-specific immunity, Major Cell Types of the Immune System and Immune System Mediators
3. Immunoglobulins, Hypersensitivity Reactions, Active vs Passive Immunity
4. Stains and Growth Mediums, Lab Tests, Vaccines, Notable Scientists, Antibiotics/Drugs, Governmental Agencies
5. Bacteria- Morphology, Stains, Bacterial Growth, Oxygen Requirements, Colony Characteristics, Genetic Transfer, and Bacterial Enzymes
6. Gram Positive Bacteria
7. Gram Negative Bacteria
8. Miscellaneous Bacteria
9. Viruses- Overview, Respiratory Viruses, Exanthomatous Viruses, Neurologic Viruses, Retroviruses, Hemorrhagic Fever and Hepatitis
10. Parasites- Protozoa and Helminths (Nematodes, Cestodes, Trematodes)
11. Mycoses- Superficial (Ringworm) and Systemic, Prions and Inclusion Bodies