Principles of Modern Microbiology

Principles of Modern Microbiology presents an authoritative, balanced introduction to microbiology for majors. Ideal for the one-semester course, the text provides a manageable amount of detail, omitting topics that were previously taught in prerequisite courses, while still maintaining a level of intellectual rigor appropriate for students at this level. A dynamic art program presents accurate molecular & cellular images in an innovative 3-D like style, while the author’s clear, student-friendly writing style helps students grasp difficult concepts. Great Experiments boxes throughout the text describe real-world experiments and allow students to gain a clear sense of the experimental process as it applies to microbiology. Complete with a wealth of student and instructor resources, Principles of Modern Microbiology is sure to engage and inspire majors who are looking to expand their knowledge of the many facets of microbiology.

Preface
Chapter1 Introduction to Microbiology
Chapter2 History of Microbiology
Chapter3 Methods of Microbiology
Chapter4 Procaryotic Cell Structure and Function
Chapter5 Cell Structure and Function in Protists
Chapter6 Viruses and Other Acellular Entities
Chapter7 Microbial Metabolism: Fermentation and Respiration
Chapter8 Microbial Metabolism: Photosynthesis, Autotrophic Growth, and Nitrogen Fixation
Chapter9 Microbial Growth
Chapter10 Procaryotic Genome Organization and Regulation
Chapter11 Microbial Behavior and Development
Chapter12 Microbial Genetics
Chapter13 Microbial Systematics
Chapter14 Procaryotic Microbes
Chapter15 Eucaryotic Microbes
Chapter16 Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology
Chapter17 Symbiosis
Chapter18 Host Defenses against Microbial Infection
Chapter19 Microbial Pathogenesis
Chapter20 Epidemiology and Human Disease
Chapter21 Human Exploitation of Microbes