Microbiology : an introduction / Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case.
By: Tortora, Gerard J
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Contributor(s): Case, Christine L | Funke, Berdell R.
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BookPublisher: San Francisco : Benjamin Cummings, c2001Edition: 7th ed.Description: xxiv, 887 p. : ill. (chiefly col.); 29 cm. + + 2 computer laser disks (4 3/4 in.).ISBN: 0805375430; 9780805375435; 0805375465 (CD-ROM: Interactive student tutorial); 080532156X (CD-ROM: Bacteria ID).Subject(s): Microbiology | Biology, life sciences | Microbiology (non-medical)DDC classification: 576 TOR
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main | 576 TOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 38888000458905 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes index.
System requirements for accompanying disks: Windows 95/98/NT, 486/66 MHz or better recommended, SVGA display (thousands of colors at 800 X 600 or higher resolution), minimum 16 MB available RAM, up to 18 MB free hard disk space (depending on browser needs), sound card, speakers or headphones, 4X CD-ROM drive recommended.
CD-ROM titles: 'Microbiology interactive student tutorial' & 'Bacteria ID'.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 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