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Microbiology An Introduction (with Cogito's CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

9780534556204

Microbiology An Introduction (with Cogito's CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

  • ISBN 13:

    9780534556204

  • ISBN 10:

    0534556205

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 10/24/2001
  • Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

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.

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