{"product_id":"microbiology-9780134605180","title":"Microbiology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout our authors\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerard J. Tortora\u003c\/strong\u003e is professor of biology and former biology coordinator at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his master's degree in science education from Montclair State College. He has been a member of many professional organizations, including the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbove all, Jerry is devoted to his students and their aspirations. In recognition of this commitment, MACUB presented Jerry with the organization's 1992 President's Memorial Award. In 1995, he was selected as one of the finest faculty scholars of Bergen Community College and was named Distinguished Faculty Scholar. In \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART ONE: FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Microbial World and You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chemical Principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Control of Microbial Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Genetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Biotechnology and DNA Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePART TWO: A SURVEY OF THE MICROBIAL WORLD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Classification of Microorganisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Viruses, Viroids, and Prions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePART THREE: INTERACTION BETWEEN MICROBE AND HOST\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Principles of Disease and Epidemiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Practical Applications of Immunology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Disorders Associated with the Immune System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Antimicrobial Drugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePART FOUR MICROORGANISMS AND HUMAN DISEASE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePART FIVE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Environmental Microbiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Applied and Industrial Microbiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51036420931927,"sku":"9780134605180","price":192.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780134605180.jpg?v=1750932033","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/microbiology-9780134605180","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}