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This is a must-have supplement for pre-med, nursing, and medical science students, and anyone else wanting to improve their understanding of microbiologyUtilising a unique self-teaching approach, the authors follow the syllabus of the leading textbooks and translate complex terms and concepts into an easy-to-read and understand format. Follows syllabus of leading textbooks, but translates complex terms and concepts into a format that’s easy to read and understand.Includes a 10-question quiz at the end of each chapter, and a 100-question exam at the end of the book.

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Author:   Tom Betsy ,  Jim Keogh
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.417kg
ISBN:  

9780071446501

ISBN 10:   0071446508
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   16 June 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780071761093
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT Chapter 1: The World of the Microorganism Chapter 2: The Chemical Elements of Microorganisms Chapter 3: Observing Microorganisms Chapter 4: Prokaryotic Cells and Eukaryotic Cells Chapter 5: The Chemical Metabolism Chapter 6: Microbial Growth and Controlling Microbial Growth Chapter 7: Microbial Genetics Chapter 8: Recombinant DNA Technology Chapter 9: Classification of Microorganisms Chapter 10: The Prokaryotes: Bacteria Chapter 11: The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths Chapter 12: Viruses, Viroids, and Prions Chapter 13: Epidemiology and Disease Chapter 14: Immunity Chapter 15: Vaccines and Diagnosing Diseases Chapter 16: Antimicrobial Drugs FINAL EXAM ANSWERS TO QUIZ, AND EXAM QUESTIONS INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Dr. Tom Betsy is a faculty member at Bergen College, where he teaches microbiology, anatomy, and physiology, among other courses, in their nursing school. Dr. Betsy is widely respected for his unique way of simplifying complex topics. Jim Keogh is a Columbia University faculty member, and author of 3 books in the Demystified series, including Data Structures, OOP, and Java Demystified. Jim Keogh is on the faculty of Columbia University teaching courses in its technology certification program. He has spent 15 years developing computer systems for major Wall Street firms such as Salomen, Inc. and Bear Stearns and has written several best-selling books for Prentice Hall and IDG.

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