With a taxonomic approach to the disease chapters, this book uses case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. It offers a robust learning program with student-focused learning activities, allowing the students to manage their learning while you easily manage their assessment.

1. The Main Themes of Microbiology2. The Chemistry of Biology3. Tools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying Microorganisms4. A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms5. A Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms6. An Introduction to Viruses7. Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth8. An Introduction to Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of Life9. Microbial Genetics10. Genetic Engineering: A Revolution in Molecular Biology11. Physical and Chemical Agents for Microbial Control12. Drugs, Microbes, Host--The Elements of Chemotherapy13. Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection and Disease14. An Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate Immunities15. Adaptive, Specific Immunity and Immunization16. Disorders in Immunity17. Procedures for Identifying Pathogens and Diagnosing Infections18. The Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Cocci of Medical Importance19. The Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical Importance20. The Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance21. Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents of Disease22. The Fungi of Medical Importance23. The Parasites of Medical Importance24. Introduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: The DNA Viruses25. The RNA Viruses That Infect Humans26. Environmental Microbiology27. Applied and Industrial Microbiology