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Microbiology for the Non-Science Major was written with the sole purpose of taking a topic that some find difficult to understand and making it easy and enjoyable. The content of the book is not weighed down with inessential chemistry and biology. It contains information on all types of microbes ranging from the Ebola virus to flesh-eating bacteria. The microbiological concepts are explained in a clear and straight forward manner which makes the study of infectious diseases accessible to all. Topics covered include the transmission of disease, antibiotics, epidemiology and bioterrorism. One of the greatest benefits this book offers is that it is both a textbook and a laboratory manual. This not only lowers costs for the student but also gives the professor a guide for both lecture and laboratory components of a course. This book has already been well received by students majoring in Business, Marketing, Communication Disorders, Psychology, Criminal Justice as well as other non-science majors

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Author:   Christina Zeoli-Costa
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
ISBN:  

9781465274847

ISBN 10:   1465274847
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   30 August 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Table of Contents

"Chapter 1—Introduction to Microbiology Chapter 2—The Chemistry of Life Chapter 3—Mechanisms of Disease Chapter 4—Immune System Chapter 5—Bacteria Chapter 6—Fungi Chapter 7—The """"Parasites"""": Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropods Chapter 8—Viruses Chapter 9—Microbial Control Chapter 10—Infections of the Skin, Hair, and Eyes Chapter 11—Infections of the Digestive System Chapter 12—Infections of the Respiratory System Chapter 13—Infections of the Nervous System Chapter 14—Infections of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Chapter 15—Infections of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems Chapter 16—Bioterrorism Laboratory Safety Contract Exercise 1: Introduction to Microscopy Exercise 2: Bacterial Colony Morphology Exercise 3: Microorganisms in Our Environment Exercise 4: Aseptic Techniques, Isolation, and Transfer of Pure Cultures Exercise 5: Bacterial Smear Preparation and Simple Staining Exercise 6: Gram Stain 215 Exercise 7: Bacterial Structures—Special Stains Exercise 8: Fungi Exercise 9: Protozoa and Helminths Exercise 10: Transmission of Disease Exercise 11: Effectiveness of Handwashing Exercise 12: Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Exercise 13: Selective and Differential Media Exercise 14: Bacterial Unknown Index"

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