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Microbiology: An Introduction, including Microbiology Place™ Website, Student Tutorial CD-ROM, and Bacteria ID CD-ROM, 7/E
Gerard J. Tortora, Bergen Community College
Berdell R. Funke, North Dakota State University
Christine L. Case, Skyline College

ISBN-10: 0805375546
ISBN-13: 9780805375541

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Copyright: 2001
Format: Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 887 pp
Published: 07/17/2000

Students and instructors have made Microbiology: An Introduction the #1 non-majors microbiology text, praising its careful balance of microbiology concepts and applications and its straightforward presentation of complex topics. For the Seventh Edition, this successful formula has been refined with updated content and links to easy-to-use multimedia supplements, including the new Microbiology Place Web site and two CD-ROMs. This new edition is an accessible gateway to the most current material, technology, and applications for microbiology students.

NEW - <F75BS>NEW! In-text instructions for using technology. New end-of-chapter "Learning with Technology" sections give students specific instructions for completing relevant CD-ROM and Web site exercises for each chapter. These sections help students make the best use of their two free CD-ROMs and The Microbiology Place Web site. Pg.___

Thoroughly updated content throughout the Seventh Edition. Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke, and Christine Case give students and instructors currency that is remarkable in the constantly evolving microbiology research environment. Highlights include the updated classification of organisms based on Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, Second Edition; updates through January 2000 on the morbidity data for all infectious diseases, including AIDS, tuberculosis, and Lyme disease; and there are new discussions on global misuse of antibiotics and safety of vaccines. Pg.___

Many Applications boxes, including most Clinical Problem Solving boxes, have either been updated or are new to the Seventh Edition. Topics include the link between resistance to chemical disinfectants and hospital-acquired infections and the emergence of malaria in the United States. Pg.___

An exceptional art program includes many new micrographs and figures. Figure legends include questions to encourage students to think critically about illustrations. Many figures include step-by-step diagrams to help students visualize the order of events. Pg.___

I. FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY.

1. The Microbial World and You.

2. Chemical Principles.

3. Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope.

4. Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells.

5. Microbial Metabolism.

6. Microbial Growth.

7. The Control of Microbial Growth.

8. Microbial Genetics.

9. Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA.

II. A SURVEY OF THE MICROBIAL WORLD.

10. Classification of Microorganisms.

11. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea.

12. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths.

13. Viruses, Viroids, and Prions.

III. INTERACTION BETWEEN MICROBE AND HOST.

14. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology.

15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity.

16. Nonspecific Defenses of the Host.

17. Specific Defenses of the Host: The Immune Response.

18. Practical Applications of Immunology.

19. Disorders Associated with the Immune System.

20. Antimicrobial Drugs.

IV. MICROORGANISMS AND HUMAN DISEASE.

21. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes.

22. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System.

23. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems.

24. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System.

25. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System.

26. Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

V. ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY.

27. Environmental Microbiology.

28. Applied and Industrial Microbiology

Appendix A. Classification of Bacteria According to Bergey's Manual.

Appendix B. Methods for Taking Clinical Samples.

Appendix C. Metabolic Pathways.

Appendix D. Exponents, Exponential Notation, Logarithms, and Generation Time.

Appendix E. Pronunciation of Scientific Names.

Appendix F. taxonomic Guide to Diseases.

Appendix G. Instructions for Using Bacteria.

Glossary.

Credits.

Index.

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Microbiology: An Introduction, 10/E
Tortora, Funke & Case
©2010 | Benjamin Cummings | Cloth Bound with PIN; 960 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321550072 | ISBN-13: 9780321550071
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This #1 selling non-majors microbiology textbook is praised for its straightforward presentation of complex topics, careful balance of concepts and applications, and proven art that teaches. In its Tenth Edition, Tortora/Funke/Case responds to the #1 challenge of the microbiology course: teaching a wide range of student levels, while still addressing student under-preparedness. The Tenth Edition meets students at their respective skill levels.

First, the book signals core microbiology content to students with the new and highly visual Foundation Figures that students need to understand before moving forward in a chapter. Second, the book gives students frequent opportunities for self-assessment with the new Check Your Understanding questions that correspond by number to the chapter Learning Objectives. Then, a new “visual learning” orientation includes: an increased number of the popular Diseases in Focus boxes, newly illustrated end-of-chapter Study Outlines that provide students with visual cues to remind them of chapter content, and new end-of-chapter Draw It questions. The all-new art program is contemporary without compromising Tortora/Funke/Case’s hallmark reputation for precision and clarity. Content revisions include substantially revised immunity chapters and an increased emphasis on antimicrobial resistance, bioterrorism, and biofilms. The new Get Ready for Microbiology workbook and online practice and assessment materials help students prepare for the course.

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Microbiology: An Introduction, 9/E
Tortora, Funke & Case
©2007 | Benjamin Cummings | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 960 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805347909 | ISBN-13: 9780805347906
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With this Ninth Edition, the “Number One” best-selling non-majors microbiology text extends its trusted and reliable approach with improved disease chapters that feature efficient new “Disease in Focus” boxes, a thoroughly revised immunity chapter (17), new options for the Microbiology Place website/CD-Rom, and a new Media Manager instructor presentation package with 30 multi-step animations.

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Microbiology Place Website, The
Case
©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | On-line Supplement | Estimated Availability : 07/07/2000
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Microbiology Place Website, The
Case
©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | On-line Supplement | Estimated Availability : 07/07/2000
ISBN-10: 0805380124 | ISBN-13: 9780805380125

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Tortora, Funke & Case
©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Book | Instock
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Microbiology Coloring Book
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Microbiology Place Website, The
Case
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Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory
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Science, Evaluating Online Resources with Research Navigator
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Microbiology Place Website, The
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©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | On-line Supplement | Estimated Availability : 07/07/2000
ISBN-10: 0805380124 | ISBN-13: 9780805380125

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