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Microbiology

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Title:
Microbiology
Creator:
Parker, Nina ( Author, Primary )
Schneegurt, Mark ( Author, Primary )
Tu, Anh-Hue Thi ( Author, Primary )
Lister, Philip ( Author, Primary )
Forster, Brian M. ( Author, Primary )
Publisher:
OpenStax
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Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Open and Affordable Textbooks (OAT)
Microbiology ( lcsh )
Biology ( lcsh )
Textbook

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Summary:
Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. - OpenStax ( , )
Scope and Content:
Preface 1 An Invisible World 2 How We See the Invisible World 3 The Cell 4 Prokaryotic Diversity 5 The Eukaryotes of Microbiology 6 Acellular Pathogens 7 Microbial Biochemistry 8 Microbial Metabolism 9 Microbial Growth 10 Biochemistry of the Genome 12 Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics 13 Control of Microbial Growth 14 Antimicrobial Drugs 15 Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity 16 Disease and Epidemiology 17 Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses 18 Adaptive Specific Host Defenses 19 Diseases of the Immune System 20 Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response 21 Skin and Eye Infections 22 Respiratory System Infections 23 Urogenital System Infections 24 Digestive System Infections 25 Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections 26 Nervous System Infections A | Fundamentals of Physics and Chemistry Important to Microbiology B | Mathematical Basics C | Metabolic Pathways D | Taxonomy of Clinically Relevant Microorganisms E | Glossary Answer Key Index

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Source Institution:
Rice University
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OpenStax
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