Microbiology: An Introduction (with Cogito's CD-ROM and InfoTrac) / Edition 1

by Barry Batzing

Overview

Batzing's MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION offers a new approach in introductory microbiology, with an emphasis on teaching effectively the important concepts of the course without a strict focus on memorization. Pedagogical material, such as concept maps and flow diagrams, is carefully integrated throughout to enhance understanding and gives students a visual representation of difficult topics. The final portion of the text follows a portal of entry, or route of transmission organization, with material presented around the method by which microbes enter the host's body.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780534556204
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	10/24/2001
Edition description:	With Cogito's CD-ROM & InfoTrac
Pages:	816
Product dimensions:	8.68(w) x 11.12(h) x 1.14(d)

About the Author

Barry Batzing is a strong author who has focused his career on microbiology education. While at State University of New York-Cortland (Ph.D., microbiology, Penn State), Barry has received the highest teaching honor in the SUNY system, the Chancellor's Award. He has been an active participant in a variety of microbiology education functions, having received a number of NSF grants for microbial education, served on the Editorial board for Applied Microbiology Journal, and published THE MICROBES.

Table of Contents

Section I: Basic Principles. 1. Microorganisms. 2. Cells. Section II: Growth and Metabolism. 3. Microbial Growth. 4. Microbial Metabolism: Energy Conservation. 5. Microbial Metabolism: Biosynthesis. 6. Controlling Microbial Growth. Section III: Genetics. 7. Microbial Genetics: Basic Considerations. 8. Microbial Genetics: Gene Transfer. 9. Microbial Genetics: Genetic Engineering. Section IV: The Microorganisms. 10. Classification of Microorganisms. 11. The Bacteria. 12. Eucaryotic Microorganisms: Protists and Fungi. 13. Viruses. Section V: Pathogenesis and Immunity. 14. Microbial Pathogenicity. 15. Epidemiology. 16. Natural Immunity. 17. Acquired Immunity. Section VI: The Pathogens. 18. Foodborne and Waterborne Pathogens. 19. Airborne Pathogens. 20. Sexually Transmitted Pathogens. 21. Pathogens Transmitted by Close, Person-To-Person Contact. 22. Zoonoses and Arthropodborne Pathogens. 23. Wound Infections. 24. Nosocomial Diseases. Section VII: Final Perspectives. 25. Food Microbiology and Industrial Microbiology. 26. Microbial Ecology.