Science Support—Microbiology
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BIOL 2420/2421: Microbiology
The following resources are supplemental in nature; they may not align with and are not intended to replace lectures, labs, textbooks, or any other materials required by your specific course and section, but may be useful tools or sources of additional information. If you find any of these resources helpful, we encourage you to use them as a model for creating your own personalized study materials.
Chapter Reviews
The following chapter reviews are based on Microbiology: A Systems Approach by Marjorie Kelly Cowan. They attempt to summarize and explain the most important ideas from each chapter of the textbook, but they do not cover every concept, and they are not a substitute for reading the textbook.
- Ch. 1: An Invisible World Download Ch. 1: An Invisible World
- Ch. 2: How We See the Invisible World Download Ch. 2: How We See the Invisible World
- Ch. 3: The Cell Download Ch. 3: The Cell
Supplemental Resources
- Math Equations in Biology Overview Download Math Equations in Biology Overview
- Quizlet-based flash card sets
- Skin and eye infections Links to an external site.
- Respiratory system infections Links to an external site.
- Urogenital system infections Links to an external site.
- Digestive system infections Links to an external site.
- Cardiovascular and circulatory system infections Links to an external site.
- Circulatory and lymphatic system infections Links to an external site.
- Blood and lymphatic system infections Links to an external site.
- Nervous system infections Links to an external site.
Practice Problems and Quizzes
The following links contain sample quizzes for testing your knowledge of basic concepts in microbiology created by TCC Science Center staff. They are general tools that are not representative of quizzes or exams given by any specific instructor for any specific section of the course.
- Quiz 1: Introduction to Microbiology Links to an external site.
- Quiz 2: The Chemistry of Biology Links to an external site.
- Quiz 3: Tools of the Laboratory Links to an external site.
- Quiz 4: Prokaryotic Profiles—The Bacteria and Archaea Links to an external site.
- Quiz 5: Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms Links to an external site.
The following links lead to additional practice quizzes external to TCC, but which may be useful in reviewing course concepts.
- McGraw Hill textbook self-quiz series Links to an external site.; use the navigation bar on the left to find additional quizzes for each chapter
- Picture quizzes for self-study Links to an external site.
Video Library
The following videos have been curated by Science Learning Center tutors specifically for TCC microbiology students. They do not replace your lectures, labs, or other course materials, but can be used to supplement your learning.
Introduction to Microbiology and General Topics
- PLAYLIST Microbiology Links to an external site. by ATP Links to an external site.: good introduction and descriptions of specific microbes
Chemistry for Microbiology
Cells and Cell Types
Microbial Growth and Metabolism
Fungi
Viruses
Disease and Epidemiology
Immunity
Lab Topics