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Written with the non-major/allied health student in mind, Foundations in Microbiologyoffers an engaging and accessible writing style through the use of tools such as case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. A taxonomic approach is used for the study of pathogens. Benson's Microbiological Applicationshas been the gold standard of microbiology laboratory manuals for over 30 years. The 77 self-contained, clearly-illustrated exercises, and four-color format makes Microbiological Applications: Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology, the ideal lab manual.

1 The Main Themes of Microbiology
2 The Chemistry of Biology
3 Tools of the Laboratory: The Methods for Studying Microorganisms
4 A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
5 A Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
6 An Introduction to the Viruses
7 Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth
8 Microbial Metabolism
9 Microbial Genetics
10 Genetic Engineering
11 Physical and Chemical Agents for Microbial Control
12 Drugs, Microbes, Host--The Elements of Chemotherapy
13 Microbe-Human Interactions
14 Nonspecific Host Defenses
15 Adaptive, Specific Immunity and Immunization
16 Disorders in Immunity
17 Diagnosing Infections
18 The Cocci of Medical Importance
19 The Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical Importance
20 The Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance
21 Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents of Disease
22 The Fungi of Medical Importance
23 The Parasites of Medical Importance
24 Introduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: The DNA Viruses
25 The RNA Viruses That Infect Humans
26 Environmental Microbiology
27 Applied Microbiology

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Combo: Foundations in Microbiology with Benson's Microbiological Applications Complete Version

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Table of Contents

2 The Chemistry of Biology

3 Tools of the Laboratory: The Methods for Studying Microorganisms

4 A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

5 A Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

6 An Introduction to the Viruses

7 Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth

8 Microbial Metabolism

9 Microbial Genetics

10 Genetic Engineering

11 Physical and Chemical Agents for Microbial Control

12 Drugs, Microbes, Host--The Elements of Chemotherapy

13 Microbe-Human Interactions

14 Nonspecific Host Defenses

15 Adaptive, Specific Immunity and Immunization

16 Disorders in Immunity

17 Diagnosing Infections

18 The Cocci of Medical Importance

19 The Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical Importance

20 The Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance

21 Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents of Disease

22 The Fungi of Medical Importance

23 The Parasites of Medical Importance

24 Introduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: The DNA Viruses

25 The RNA Viruses That Infect Humans

26 Environmental Microbiology

27 Applied Microbiology

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