Schaum’s Outline of Microbiology, Second Edition
by: I. Edward Alcamo, Ph.D., Jennifer M. Warner, Ph.D.
Abstract: Confused by microbiology? Problem solved. Schaum’s Outline of Microbiology provides a systematic review of microbiology with clear and concise explanations, accompanied by numerous exercises that you can work on as you learn and as you review. The revised edition will include comprehensive review of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, DNA and gene expression, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.
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Table of Contents
- A. Preface to the First Edition
- 1. Introduction to Microbiology
- 2. The Chemical Basis of Microbiology
- 3. Microbial Size and Microscopy
- 4. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
- 5. Microbial Growth and Cultivation
- 6. Metabolism of Microorganisms
- 7. DNA and Gene Expression
- 8. Microbial Genetics
- 9. Control of Microorganisms
- 10. The Major Groups of Bacteria
- 11. The Fungi
- 12. The Protozoa
- 13. The Unicellular Algae
- 14. The Viruses
- 15. The Host-Parasite Relationship
- 16. Host Resistance and the Immune System
- 17. Immune Tests and Disorders
- 18. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
- 19. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
- 20. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
- 21. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
- 22. Microbial Diseases of the Blood and Viscera
- 23. Microbial Diseases of the Urogenital System
- 24. Food and Industrial Microbiology
- 25. Environmental Microbiology
- A. Answers to Review Questions
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Preface to the First Edition
- 1. Introduction to Microbiology
- 2. The Chemical Basis of Microbiology
- 3. Microbial Size and Microscopy
- 4. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
- 5. Microbial Growth and Cultivation
- 6. Metabolism of Microorganisms
- 7. DNA and Gene Expression
- 8. Microbial Genetics
- 9. Control of Microorganisms
- 10. The Major Groups of Bacteria
- 11. The Fungi
- 12. The Protozoa
- 13. The Unicellular Algae
- 14. The Viruses
- 15. The Host-Parasite Relationship
- 16. Host Resistance and the Immune System
- 17. Immune Tests and Disorders
- 18. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
- 19. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
- 20. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
- 21. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
- 22. Microbial Diseases of the Blood and Viscera
- 23. Microbial Diseases of the Urogenital System
- 24. Food and Industrial Microbiology
- 25. Environmental Microbiology
- A. Answers to Review Questions
Book Details
Title: Schaum’s Outline of Microbiology, Second Edition
Publisher: : New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New Delhi, San Juan, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2010, 1998 the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN: 9780071623261
Authors:
I. Edward Alcamo, Ph.D. is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Jennifer M. Warner, Ph.D. is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Description: Confused by microbiology? Problem solved. Schaum’s Outline of Microbiology provides a systematic review of microbiology with clear and concise explanations, accompanied by numerous exercises that you can work on as you learn and as you review. The revised edition will include comprehensive review of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, DNA and gene expression, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.
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