Telecourse Study Guide for "Unseen Life on Earth: An Introduction to Microbiology"

by Case, Christine L.

• ISBN13: 9780805321791
• ISBN10: 0805321799
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

Summary

Each unit in the Study Guide connects concepts from the "Unseen Life on Earth" video programs to Tortora/Funke/Case Microbiology: An Introduction, Sixth Edition to form an integrated learning package. Students are encouraged to become active learners through a variety of tools such as labeling figures, concept mapping, and review questions. Appropriate exercises and activities from the text and companion website, Student Tutorial CD-ROM, and Bacteria ID CD-ROM are also included.

Table of Contents

1. The Microbial Universe.
2. The Unity of Living Systems.
3. Metabolism.
4. Reading the Code of Life.
5. Genetic Transfer.
6. Microbial Evolution.
7. Microbial Diversity.
8. Microbial Ecology.
9. Microbial Control.
10. Microbial Interactions.
11. Human Defenses.
12. Microbes and Human Disease.
Appendix A: Identifying Microorganisms.
Appendix B: Some Fermented Foods.
Appendix C: Biosafety Levels.
Appendix D: Crossword Puzzle.