The authoritative text for introductory microbiology, Brock Biology of Microorganisms continues its long tradition of impeccable scholarship, outstanding art and photos, and accuracy. It balances the most current coverage with the major classical and contemporary concepts essential for understanding microbiology. The authors' clear, accessible writing style speaks to today's students while maintaining the depth and precision science majors need.
Features + Benefits
Unit 1 is organized around foundational topics - Provides an overview for the course and gives instructors the flexibility to teach later topics in any order they wish.
Evolutionary theme integrated throughout - Enable instructors to convey the modern view of evolution and unifies material for students in a consistent context, making concepts easier to grasp.
Concept Checks marked by Stop Sign - Signal students to stop, review, and check their understanding before proceeding to the next topic.
InstructorResourceCenteron CD - Contains all figures and photos from text for easy integration into lecture.
Companion Web Site with GradeTracker - provides students with an on-line place for review and practice. GradeTracker tracks their progress throughout the semester so they can focus on the areas that they need the most help.
UNIT I: Principles of Microbiology
Chapter 1 Microorganisms and Microbiology
Chapter 2 An Overview of Microbial Life
Chapter 3 Macromolecules
Chapter 4 Cell Structure/Function
Chapter 5 Nutrition, Laboratory Culture, and Metabolism of Microorganisms
Chapter 6 Microbial Growth
Chapter 7 Essentials of Molecular Biology
Chapter 8 Metabolic Regulation
Chapter 9 Essentials of Virology
Chapter 10 Bacterial Genetics
UNIT II: Evolutionary Microbiology and Microbial Diversity
Chapter 11 Microbial Evolution and Systematics
Chapter 12 Prokaryotic Diversity: The Bacteria
Chapter 13 Prokaryotic Diversity: The Archaea
Chapter 14 Eukaryotic Cell Biology and Eukaryotic Microorganisms
Chapter 15 Microbial Genomics
Chapter 16 Viral Diversity
UNIT III: Metabolic Diversity and Microbial Ecology
Chapter 17 Metabolic Diversity
Chapter 18 Methods of Microbial Ecology
Chapter 19 Microbial Ecology
UNIT IV: Immunology, Pathogenicity, and Host Responses
Chapter 20 Microbial Growth Control
Chapter 21 Microbial Interactions with Humans
Chapter 22 Essentials of Immunology
Chapter 23 Molecular Immunology
Chapter 24 Diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology
UNIT V: Microbial Diseases
Chapter 25 Epidemiology
Chapter 26 Person-to-Person Microbial Diseases
Chapter 27 Animal-Transmitted, Arthropod-Transmitted, and Soilborne Microbial Diseases
Chapter 28 Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, and Waterborne Microbial Diseases
Chapter 29 Food Preservation and Foodborne Microbial Diseases
UNIT VI: Microorganisms as Tools for Industry and Research
Chapter 30 Industrial Microbiology
Chapter 31 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Features + Benefits
Unit 1 is organized around foundational topics - Provides an overview for the course and gives instructors the flexibility to teach later topics in any order they wish.
Evolutionary theme integrated throughout - Enable instructors to convey the modern view of evolution and unifies material for students in a consistent context, making concepts easier to grasp.
Concept Checks marked by Stop Sign - Signal students to stop, review, and check their understanding before proceeding to the next topic.
InstructorResourceCenteron CD - Contains all figures and photos from text for easy integration into lecture.
Companion Web Site with GradeTracker - provides students with an on-line place for review and practice. GradeTracker tracks their progress throughout the semester so they can focus on the areas that they need the most help.
UNIT I: Principles of Microbiology
Chapter 1 Microorganisms and Microbiology
Chapter 2 An Overview of Microbial Life
Chapter 3 Macromolecules
Chapter 4 Cell Structure/Function
Chapter 5 Nutrition, Laboratory Culture, and Metabolism of Microorganisms
Chapter 6 Microbial Growth
Chapter 7 Essentials of Molecular Biology
Chapter 8 Metabolic Regulation
Chapter 9 Essentials of Virology
Chapter 10 Bacterial Genetics
UNIT II: Evolutionary Microbiology and Microbial Diversity
Chapter 11 Microbial Evolution and Systematics
Chapter 12 Prokaryotic Diversity: The Bacteria
Chapter 13 Prokaryotic Diversity: The Archaea
Chapter 14 Eukaryotic Cell Biology and Eukaryotic Microorganisms
Chapter 15 Microbial Genomics
Chapter 16 Viral Diversity
UNIT III: Metabolic Diversity and Microbial Ecology
Chapter 17 Metabolic Diversity
Chapter 18 Methods of Microbial Ecology
Chapter 19 Microbial Ecology
UNIT IV: Immunology, Pathogenicity, and Host Responses
Chapter 20 Microbial Growth Control
Chapter 21 Microbial Interactions with Humans
Chapter 22 Essentials of Immunology
Chapter 23 Molecular Immunology
Chapter 24 Diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology
UNIT V: Microbial Diseases
Chapter 25 Epidemiology
Chapter 26 Person-to-Person Microbial Diseases
Chapter 27 Animal-Transmitted, Arthropod-Transmitted, and Soilborne Microbial Diseases
Chapter 28 Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, and Waterborne Microbial Diseases
Chapter 29 Food Preservation and Foodborne Microbial Diseases
UNIT VI: Microorganisms as Tools for Industry and Research
Chapter 30 Industrial Microbiology
Chapter 31 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology