Microbiology: An Introduction | Fourth Edition | By Pearson  (English, Paperback, Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair)

Praised for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this #1-selling text for microbiology non-majors provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, and proven art that teaches. The Twelfth Edition of Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology: An Introduction focuses on big picture concepts and themes in microbiology, encouraging students to visualize and synthesize tough topics such as microbial metabolism, immunology, and microbial genetics. The text and accompanying resources also help students make connections between microbiology theory and disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Features: 1. An appropriate balance between microbiological fundamentals and applications, and between medical applications and other applied areas of microbiology—Basic microbiological principles are given greater emphasis, and health-related applications are featured. 2. Straightforward presentation of complex topics—Each section of the text is written with the student in mind. 3. Clear, accurate, and pedagogically effective illustrations and photos—Step-by-step diagrams that closely coordinate with narrative descriptions aid student comprehension of concepts. Table of Contents: Part One: Fundamentals of Microbiology Ch 1: The Microbial World and You Ch 2: Chemical Principles Ch 3: Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope Ch 4: Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Ch 5: Microbial Metabolism Ch 6: Microbial Growth Ch 7: The Control of Microbial Growth Ch 8: Microbial Genetics Ch 9: Biotechnology and DNA Technology Part Two: A Survey of the Microbial World Ch 10: Classification of Microorganisms Ch 11: The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea Ch 12: The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths Ch 13: Viruses, Viroids, and Prions