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Microbiology Chapter 1 – History and Foundations of the Field | Lecture Summary

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Using Canva, I created a cute, easy to read, study guide for chapter 1 of BIO115. I consolidated all the notes into the important points and structured it for easy review. There are many visual cues that can help you memorize for visual learners like me. This document is a lecture summary for Chapter 1 of a Microbiology course, focusing on the historical development of microbiology as a scientific discipline. It outlines key contributors such as Leeuwenhoek, Pasteur, Koch, Lister, and Jenner, and introduces foundational concepts including taxonomy, germ theory, spontaneous generation, and Koch’s postulates. The content also covers classifications of microorganisms like bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and algae, along with milestone discoveries in antisepsis, fermentation, immunology, and chemotherapy. This summary is well-suited for students preparing for introductory microbiology exams or needing a concise review of the field’s origins.

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EARLY YEARS EPIDEMIOLOGY:
How did we come to discover the REDUCING HEALTHCARE-
micro world? How were they
classified? ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS

Antoni van CHAPTER 1:
Leeuwenhoek
Created the first good microscope
First person in history to view
Semmelweis encouraged
handwashing to prevent
HISTORY
microorganisms and record these puerperal fever in postpartum
observations
women. He was rejected and died
Described all microorganisms
outlined by Linnaeus except from infection.
viruses
Lister advanced antiseptic Who was involved in
techniques. He used chemicals to
Linnaeus reduce infection of wounds. developing the field
Developed the taxonomic system
Nightingale introduced antiseptic of microbiology?
techniques into nursing practice.
Bacteria Prokary
She also advocated for public
How are
Archaea Asexual
health reform.
microorganisms
Eukary
Snow studied the cholera classified?
Yeast Uni
outbreak and laid foundation for
Fungi Cell Walls infection control and
Mold Multi
Sex + Asex epidemiology.



Eukary Locomotive Taxonomy: Linnaeus
Cilia Industrial Micro: Pasteur
Protozoa Unicell
Flagella
Most Asex Biochemistry: Buchner
Pseudopods
Etiology: Koch
Antiseptic: Lister
Photo- Serology: Jenner
Eukary synthetic + Immunology: Jenner + Pasteur
Uni + Multi Makes most
Algae Chemotherapy: Ehrlich
Seaweed, Kelp oxygen on
Sex + Asex Earth Pharmaceutical Micro: Fleming
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