Microbiology and Immunology
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Microbiology
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What are Microorganisms?
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History of Microbiology (Pasteur, Koch)
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Branches of Microbiology
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Beneficial vs Harmful Microbes
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Chapter 2: Classification of Microorganisms
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Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
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Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Protists
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Viruses and Prions
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Tools for Microbial Classification
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Chapter 3: Bacteria and Archaea
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Structure of Bacterial Cells
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Reproduction (Binary Fission)
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Bacterial Shapes and Types
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Extremophiles (Archaea)
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Chapter 4: Viruses and Viral Infections
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Structure of a Virus
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Lytic vs Lysogenic Cycles
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Viral Diseases (e.g. Influenza, HIV)
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Vaccines and Antiviral Strategies
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Chapter 5: Fungi and Protists
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Characteristics of Fungi
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Fungal Reproduction and Roles
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Protist Diversity (Amoeba, Paramecium, Algae)
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Pathogenic Protists
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Chapter 6: The Immune System – Overview
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Function and Organs of the Immune System
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Innate vs Adaptive Immunity
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Lymphatic System Basics
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Antigens and Pathogens
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Chapter 7: Innate Immunity
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First Line of Defense (Skin, Mucus)
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Second Line (Inflammation, Phagocytes)
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Fever and Natural Killer Cells
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Complement System
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Chapter 8: Adaptive Immunity
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B Cells and Antibodies
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T Cells (Helper & Killer)
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Memory Cells and Immunological Memory
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MHC Proteins and Specificity
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Chapter 9: Immunity in Action
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Vaccination and Immunization
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Primary vs Secondary Response
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Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases
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Organ Transplants and Rejection
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Chapter 10: Microbes in Health and Disease
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Normal Flora and Gut Microbiome
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Antibiotics and Resistance
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Hygiene, Public Health, and Prevention
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