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Microbiology: An Introduction with CD-ROM plus Access to Microbiology Place, 8/E
Gerard J. Tortora, Bergen Community College
Berdell R. Funke, North Dakota State University
Christine L. Case, Skyline College

ISBN-10: 0805376143
ISBN-13: 9780805376142

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 944 pp
Published: 05/05/2003
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $155.60

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Every student package automatically includes a CD-ROM containing the Microbiology Place website, along with an access code for the Microbiology Place website. Students and instructors continue to make Microbiology: An Introduction the No. 1 selling non-majors microbiology text, praising its careful balance of microbiology concepts and applications, proven art that teaches, and its straightforward presentation of complex topics. For the Eighth Edition, this successful formula has been refined with updated research, applications, and links to an enhanced Microbiology Place Website/CD-ROM. Supported by a powerful new Art and Photo CD-ROM for instructors, this new edition provides the most current coverage, technology, and applications for microbiology students.

Short chapters and straightforward explanations of processes help keep students focused on key concepts.

A superb art program combines several proven illustration methods including step-by-step diagrams, orientation figures, and hundreds of micrographs with labels and sizing scales.

The text's comprehensive coverage addresses the needs of instructors teaching a course with a mix of allied health and biology majors.

End-of-chapter “Learning with Technology” sections point students toward specific activities and case studies on The Microbiology Place Website/CD-ROM that are particularly relevant to the chapter. These sections help students make the best use of the powerful media resources available to them.

New and updated content reflects the constantly evolving microbiology research environment. The Eighth Edition has been thoroughly revised with coverage of new research discoveries, updates on diagnosing and treating diseases, and current taxonomy and classifications according to Bergey's Manual , Second Edition (2002).
- Key research updates include discussions on the endosymbiotic theory and complement activation, bioinformatics, proteomics, biofilms, plants as vaccine sources, stem cells, therapeutic cloning, HIV vaccines, antiretrovirals, and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Point system (HACCP).
- New, expanded coverage of diseases includes new discussions on West Nile virus, anthrax, forms of hepatitis, mad cow disease, smallpox, meningitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, Group B streptococcal infections, and treating the common cold.
- Morbidity data has been updated through December 2002 for all infectious diseases, including AIDS, tuberculosis, Lyme disease, measles, polio, arboviral infections, tularemia, human plague, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, malaria, salmonellosis, typhoid fever, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
- New and updated applications and discovery-oriented boxes, labeled Applications of Microbiology and Microbiology in the News, emphasize the process of scientific discovery and help students appreciate the practical uses of microbiology and biotechnology. New topics include bacteria and insect sex, bacteria help the body, blood safety, and biological weapons.

Seven new Clinical Problem Solving boxes use case histories adapted from recent issues of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report to stimulate students to think critically and analytically about clinical problems. These intriguing exercises now include “Hotel Guests Get Dermatitis,” “A Sick Child,” “A Multi-drug Resistant Infection,” “Beware of Alfalfa Sprouts,” and “An Antibiotic Resistant STD.”

The new Art and Photo CD-ROM provides electronic files of the line art, photographs, and micrographs from the book (approximately 700 images), along with selected tables. All images are identified by figure number and are available in both PowerPoint® and jpeg formats. Prepared PowerPoint® lecture slides are provided for each chapter and highlight the most important learning objectives with text bullet points and accompanying images.

Enhanced Microbiology Place Website and CD-ROM. All media resources for students (including content that previously appeared on the Microbiology Interactive Student Tutorial CD-ROM) are now combined into one product—The Microbiology Place Website/CD-ROM. This powerful, one-stop resource center includes an unparalleled collection of tutorials, animations, simulations, case studies, self-quizzes, weblinks, flashcards, and more—all keyed to the text chapter-by-chapter. The CD-ROM and website are identical except that the website will be continually updated and may include quizzes or activities that are not available in CD-ROM format. Several new activities have also been added for the Eighth Edition (see Student Supplements section).

Easy access answers to Study Questions. In response to student feedback, the answers to the end-of-chapter Review and Multiple-Choice questions are now provided in an answer section at the back of the text. The answers to the more challenging end-of-chapter Critical Thinking and Clinical Applications questions remain in the Instructor's Guide only.

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.

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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.

This text comes packaged with:

Access to the MyMicrobiologyPlace Website (www.microbiologyplace.com) via a bind-in access code card
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
Brief Description

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.

Author Bios

Gerard J. Tortora is a professor of biology and teaches microbiology, human anatomy, and physiology at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. He received his M.A. in Biology from Montclair State College in 1965. He belongs to numerous biology/microbiology organizations, such as the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Education Association (NEA), New Jersey Educational Association (NJEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB). Jerry is the author of a number of biological science textbooks. In 1995, he was selected as one of the finest faculty scholars at Bergen Community College and was named Distinguished Faculty Scholar. In 1996, Jerry received a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) excellence award from the University of Texas and was selected to represent Bergen Community College in a campaign to increase awareness of the contributions of community colleges to higher education.

Berdell R. Funke received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in microbiology from Kansas State University. He has spent his professional years as a professor of microbiology at North Dakota State University. He taught introductory microbiology, including laboratory sections, general microbiology, food microbiology, soil microbiology, clinical parasitology, and pathogenic microbiology. As a research scientist in the Experiment Station at North Dakota State, he has published numerous papers on soil microbiology and food microbiology.

Christine L. Case is a registered microbiologist and a professor of microbiology at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, where she has taught for the past 32 years. She received her Ed. D. in curriculum and instruction from Nova Southeastern University and her M.A. in microbiology from San Francisco State University. She was Director for the Society for Industrial Microbiology (SIM). She received the ASM and California Hayward outstanding educator awards. In addition to teaching, Chris contributes regularly to professional literature, develops innovative educational methodologies, and maintains a personal and professional commitment to conservation and the importance of science in society. Chris is also an avid photographer, and many of her photographs appear in this book.

Stand-alone Access Code Tutor Center
Addison-Wesley
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0201721708 | ISBN-13: 9780201721706
URL: http://www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter
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The Microbiology Place Instructor Access Code
Benjamin Cummings
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Digital Access Code | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321542371 | ISBN-13: 9780321542373

Microbiology Place Website for Microbiology: An Introduction, 8/E
Tortora
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805376151 | ISBN-13: 9780805376159
URL: http://www.microbiologyplace.com

CourseCompass, 8/E
Tortora, Funke & Case
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Book | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805376240 | ISBN-13: 9780805376241
URL: http://www.coursecompass.com

Availability: Retired | Student Access Type: Access Code Required
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WebCT, 8/E
Tortora, Funke & Case
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Book | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805376259 | ISBN-13: 9780805376258
URL: http://webct31.awlonline.com/SCRIPT/tortora_mb8prem/scripts/student/serve_home

Availability: Retired | Version: 3.x | Student Access Type: Access Code Required
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Biological Agents of Disease/HIV Slide Set For Microbiology
Benjamin Cummings
©2007 | Benjamin Cummings | Unknown / Other | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805376712 | ISBN-13: 9780805376715

Microbiology Animations CD-ROM
Benjamin Cummings and Science Technologies & Inc.
©2006 | Benjamin Cummings | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805376771 | ISBN-13: 9780805376777

The Microbiology Place Instructor Access Code
Benjamin Cummings
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Digital Access Code | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321542371 | ISBN-13: 9780321542373

Blackboard Subscription Access Card, 8/E
Tortora, Funke & Case
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Unknown / Other | Instock (Additional assembly time required)
ISBN-10: 0321191366 | ISBN-13: 9780321191366
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Microbe Files, The: Cases in Microbiology for the Undergraduate (with answers)
Cowan
©2002 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 194 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805349278 | ISBN-13: 9780805349276
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Microbe Files, The: Cases in Microbiology for the Undergraduate (without answers)
Cowan
©2002 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 121 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805349286 | ISBN-13: 9780805349283
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Microbiology Coloring Book
Alcamo & Elson
©1996 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 242 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0060419253 | ISBN-13: 9780060419257
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Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory
Alexander & Strete
©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | Spiral Bound; 193 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805327320 | ISBN-13: 9780805327328
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WebCT Subscription Access Card, 8/E
Tortora, Funke & Case
©1998 | Benjamin Cummings | Unknown / Other | Instock (Additional assembly time required)
ISBN-10: 0321191374 | ISBN-13: 9780321191373
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CourseCompass (5.0) Instructor Quick Start Guide
Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2007 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321491874 | ISBN-13: 9780321491879

CourseCompass Instructor Quick Start Guide (V4.2.1), 4/E
AWBC
©2005 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 032132126X | ISBN-13: 9780321321268

Interwrite Personal Response System
EduCue, Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321267354 | ISBN-13: 9780321267351

Science, Evaluating Online Resources with Research Navigator
Payton, Stavney & Priest
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 80 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131136747 | ISBN-13: 9780131136748
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The Microbiology Place Instructor Access Code
Benjamin Cummings
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Digital Access Code | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321542371 | ISBN-13: 9780321542373

The Microbiology Place Series

This package contains:
• Case, Microbiology Place CD-ROM, 8/E (2004)
• Tortora, Funke & Case, Microbiology: An Introduction Book Component, 8/E (2004)

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