Discovering the Structure of DNA
Introduction to DNA Replication
Steps of DNA Replication
Introduction to Transcription
Steps of Transcription
Introduction to Types of RNA
Introduction to Translation
Steps of Translation
Introduction to Mutations
Horizontal Gene Transfer
Bacterial Transformation
Introduction to Conjugation
Transduction
Microbial Growth Curves in a Closed System
Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth
Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth
pH Requirements for Microbial Growth
Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth
Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde
Introduction to Metabolism
Enzymes
Redox Reactions
ATP
Glycolysis
Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport Chain
Chemiosmosis
Fermentation & Anaerobic Respiration
Introduction to Epidemiology
Stages of Infectious Disease Progression
Disease Transmission
Reservoirs of Infection
Healthcare-Associated Infections
Bacterial Pathogenesis
Bacterial Pathogenesis
Introduction to Pathogenic Toxins
Exotoxins Cause Damage to the Host
Endotoxin Causes Damage to the Host
Introduction to Avoiding Host Defense Mechanisms