Microbiology: A Systems Approach

by Cowan, Marjorie Kelly; Talaro, Kathleen Park

• ISBN13: 9780077266868
• ISBN10: 0077266862
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780072995282, 9780077224776, 9780077266035
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-05
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Summary

"Making Connections"Microbiology: A Systems Approachis a non-majors/allied health microbiology textbook that has quickly become known for its unique organization, engaging writing style, and instructional art program. Cowan's "building blocks" approach establishes the big picture first and then gradually layers concepts onto this foundation. This logical structure helps students build knowledge and connect important concepts.www.mhhe.com/cowan2

Table of Contents

The Main Themes of Microbiology

The Chemistry of Biology

Tools of the Laboratory: The Methods for Studying Microorganisms

Procaryotic Profiles: The Bacteria and Archaea

Eucaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

An Introduction to the Viruses

Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth

Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of Life

Microbial Genetics

Genetic Engineering: A Revolution in Molecular Biology

Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes

Drugs, Microbes, Host—The Elements of Chemotherapy

Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection and Disease

Nonspecific Host DefensesCowan’s Microbiology 2/e TOC, contd

Specific Immunity and Immunization

Disorders in Immunity

Diagnosing Infections

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System

Environmental Microbiology

Applied Microbiology

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