Microbiology: Principles and Explorations, 5th Edition

by Jacquelyn G. Black (Marymount Univ.)

• ISBN13: 9780471387299
• ISBN10: 0471387290
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

Written specifically for allied health students, this lab manual presents a variety of highly engaging activities and experiments that convey the basic concepts of microbiology.

Author Biography

<b>Jacquelyn Black</b> received her B.A., and M.S. from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. from Catholic University of America. She has been teaching microbiology to undergraduates since 1970. She is a member of the American Society for Microbiology, and she has received grants for conducting teacher-training programs. <p> In May of 2000, the Washington Academy of Sciences gave Jackie <b>the Leo Schubert Award for Excellence in Teaching of Science in College.</b> This award is given for exceptional teaching and writing in the field of microbiology, with particular emphasis on the teaching of undergraduate students. <p> In addition to her extensive teaching experience, Dr. Black has engaged in fieldwork and studies throughout the globe. Her travels have taken her from the interior of Iceland to Belgium, Germany, Lappland, China, South America, Portugal, and to the barrier reef of Belize.

Table of Contents

UNIT ONE Microbiology-The Fundamentals	2	(104)
Scope and History of Microbiology	4	(24)
Fundamentals of Chemistry	28	(22)
Microscopy and Staining	50	(22)
Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells	72	(34)
UNIT TWO Microbial Metabolism, Growth, and Genetics	106	(115)
Essential Concepts of Metabolism	108	(28)
Growth and Culturing of Bacteria	136	(27)
Microbial Genetics	163	(31)
Gene Transfer and Genetic Engineering	194	(27)
UNIT THREE The Roster of Microbes and Multicellular Parasite	221	(90)
An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria	223	(32)
Viruses	255	(30)
Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites	285	(26)
UNIT FOUR Control of Microorganisms	311	(56)
Sterilization and Disinfection	313	(23)
Antimicrobial Therapy	336	(31)
UNIT FIVE Host-Microbe Interactions	367	(151)
Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes	369	(24)
Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections	393	(30)
Nonspecific Host Defenses and Host Systems	423	(22)
Immunology I: Basic Principles of Specific Immunity and Immunization	445	(33)
Immunology II: Immunological Disorders and Tests	478	(40)
UNIT SIX Infectious Disease of Human Organ Systems	518	(184)
Diseases of the Skin and Eyes; Wounds and Bites	520	(27)
Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases	547	(29)
Diseases of the Respiratory System	576	(32)
Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases	608	(37)
Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases	645	(34)
Diseases of the Nervous System	679	(23)
UNIT SEVEN Environmental and Applied Microbiology	702	(2)
Environmental Microbiology	704	(30)
Applied Microbiology	734
APPENDICES
A Metric System Measurements, Conversions, and Math Tools	A-1
B Classification of Bacteria and Viruses	A-4
C Word Roots Commonly Encountered in Microbiology	A-15
D Safety Precautions in the Handling of Clinical Specimens	A-18
E Metabolic Pathways	A-19
Glossary	G-1
Critical Thinking Questions Answers	Ans-1
Self-Quiz Answers	Ans-6
Photo Credits	PC-1
Index	I-1