Microbiology for the Non-Science Major
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 232
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 300
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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
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