Introduction to Microbiology and Microbial Diversity
This course introduces the history and development of microbiology, key scientific contributions, and the diversity of microorganisms. It explores the characteristics, classification, and roles of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. Applications in medicine, agriculture, industry, and environmental science are emphasized.
What you'll learn
Key milestones in the development of microbiology, including major contributions by prominent scientists.
The debate between spontaneous generation and biogenesis and its historical importance.
The role of microorganisms in fermentation and the germ theory of disease.
Advances in microbiological techniques during the golden era of microbiology.
Foundations of soil microbiology, medical microbiology, and immunology.
Classification systems, including Whittaker’s five kingdoms and Woese’s three domains.
Course content
7 sections
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48 lectures
History of Development of Microbiology
12 lectures
Spontaneous Generation – Definition, Experiments, Importance
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Contributions of Anton von Leeuwenhoek
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Germ theory of disease and the role of microorganisms in fermentation
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Advancements in microbiological techniques during the golden era of microbiology
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Contributions of Beijerinck
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Contributions of Ehrlich
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Contributions of Louis Pasteur
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Contributions of Robert Koch
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Contributions of Winogradsky
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Contributions of Waksman
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Contributions of Metchnikoff
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Contributions of Jenner
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Systems of Classification
4 lectures
General Characteristics of Microbial Groups
2 lectures
Acellular microorganisms: Viruses, viroids, and prions
Cellular microorganisms: Overview of bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa
Algae
14 lectures
History of phycology and contributions of Indian scientists
General characteristics of algae
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Cellular Structure of Algae with diagram
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What is Phycology?
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What is Toxigenic Algae And Algal Food Poisoning?
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Algae – Algae Reproduction
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Economic Importance of Algae – Food Industry, Chemical Industry, Agriculture, Medicine
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Life cycle of Algae – Haplontic, Diplontic, Diplohaplontic, and Triphasic.
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What is Algae? Characteristics and Occurrence of Algae.
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Volvox – Definition, Characterisitcs, Structure, Reproduction
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Anabaena – Definition, Structure, Reproduction, Importance
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Spirogyra – Definition, Structure, Life Cycle, Diagram, Reproduction
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Thallus Organisation in Algae – Types, Structure, Examples
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11 Types of Algae With their example.
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Fungi
7 lectures
Fungi – Characteristics, Occurrence, Cell Structure, Nutrition, Thallus Organisation, Mycelium.
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Parasexual cycle in Fungi
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Classification of Fungi: Gymnomycota, Mastigomycota, Amastigomycota.
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Reproduction of Fungi – Sexual, Asexual and Vegetative Reproduction
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Fungi: Types of Fungi and Their Reproduction.
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Economic Importance of Fungi In Medicine, Industry, Agriculture, and Food.
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Mycology – Defintion, History, Career, Importance
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Protozoa
6 lectures
Protozoa – Definition, Classification, Characteristics, Structure, Locomotion, Examples
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Economic Importance of Protozoa and Mode of Infection
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Classification of Protozoa
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Amoeba Cell – Labeled Structure, Characteristics, Movement, Nutrition, Reproduction, Disease, Habitat.
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Paramecium Cell Definition, Characteristics, Classification, Movement, Diagram.
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Plasmodium – Definition, Life Cycle, Characteristics, Morphology, Diagram
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