MICROBIOLOGY


Writer: I. Edward Alcamo,Ph.D.

            Jennifer M. Warner, Ph.D.


Published Year: 2010 (Second Edition)

Publisher: McGraw- Hill Companies, Inc.


ISBN: 978-0-07-162327-8


Pages: 350 Pages

Size: 6.5 MB(rar)


CONTENTS


Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

Development of Microbiology. Characteristics of Microorganisms.

Chapter 2 THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF MICROBIOLOGY

Chemical Principles. Organic Compounds of Microorganisms.

Chapter 3 MICROBIAL SIZE AND MICROSCOPY

Size Relationships. Microscopy.

Chapter 4 PROKARYOTES AND EUKARYOTES

Prokaryotes. Eukaryotes.

Chapter 5 MICROBIAL GROWTH AND CULTIVATION

Cell Duplication and Population Growth. Quantifying Microorganisms.
Environmental Growth Conditions. Laboratory Cultivation Methods.

Chapter 6 METABOLISM OF MICROORGANISMS

Enzymes. Energy and ATP. Glycolysis and Fermentation. The Krebs Cycle.
Electron Transport and Chemiosmosis. Other Aspects of Catabolism.
Photosynthesis.

Chapter 7 DNA AND GENE EXPRESSION

Structure and Physiology of DNA. Protein Synthesis. Regulation of Gene
Expression.

Chapter 8 MICROBIAL GENETICS

Mutations. Recombination. Genetic Engineering.

Chapter 9 CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS

Physical Agents. Chemical Agents. Antibiotics.

Chapter 10 THE MAJOR GROUPS OF BACTERIA

Spirochetes. Gram- Negative Rods and Cocci. Gram- Positive Bacteria. Acid-
Fast and Other Bacteria. The Archaea.

Chapter 11 THE FUNGI

Characteristics of Fungi. Physiology and Reproduction of Fungi. Classification
of Fungi.

Chapter 12 THE PROTOZOA

Characteristics of Protozoa. Physiology and Reproduction of Protozoa.
Classification of Protozoa.

Chapter 13 THE UNICELLULAR ALGAE

Characteristics of Unicellular Algae. Classification of Unicellular Algae.

Chapter 14 THE VIRUSES

Viral Structure. Viral Replication. Viral Pathology.

Chapter 15 THE HOST- PARASITE RELATIONSHIP

The Normal Flora. Pathogenicity. Types of Diseases.

Chapter 16 HOST RESISTANCE AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Phagocytosis. Types of Immunity. The Immune System. Antibody- Mediated
Immunity. Cell- Mediated Immunity.

Chapter 17 IMMUNE TESTS AND DISORDERS

Serological Tests. Immune Disorders.

Chapter 18 MICROBIAL DISEASES OF THE SKIN AND EYES

Bacterial Diseases. Viral Diseases. Other Skin Diseases. Eye and Wound Diseases.

Chapter 19 MICROBIAL DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Bacterial Diseases. Viral Diseases. Fungal and Protozoal Diseases.

Chapter 20 MICROBIAL DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Bacterial Diseases. Viral Diseases. Fungal and Protozoal Diseases.

Chapter 21 MICROBIAL DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Bacterial Diseases. Viral Diseases. Other Microbial Diseases.

Chapter 22 MICROBIAL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD AND VISCERA

Bacterial Diseases. Rickettsial Diseases. Viral Diseases. Other Diseases.

Chapter 23 MICROBIAL DISEASES OF THE UROGENITAL SYSTEM 

Reproductive Tract Diseases.

Chapter 24 FOOD AND INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

Microorganisms and Foods. Food Contamination and Preservation. Laboratory
Testing. Microorganisms and Industry.

Chapter 25 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

Microbial Ecology. Biogeochemical Cycles. Wastewater Microbiology.



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