Microbiology: Principles and Explorations has been a best-selling textbook for several editions due to the author's engaging writing style where her passion for the subject shines through the narrative. The text's student-friendly approach provides readers with an excellent introduction to the study of Microbiology. This text is appropriate for non-major and mixed major microbiology courses, allied health, agriculture and food sciences courses too.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Scope And History Of Microbiology.
Chapter 2. Fundamentals Of Chemistry.
Chapter 3. Microscopy And Staining.
Chapter 4. Characteristics Of Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Cells.
Chapter 5. Essential Concepts Of Metabolism.
Chapter 6. Growth And Culturing Of Bacteria.
Chapter 7. Microbial Genetics.
Chapter 8. Gene Transfer And Genetic Engineering.
Chapter 9. An Introduction To Taxonomy: The Bacteria.
Chapter 10. Viruses.

Appendices.

A. Metric System Measurements, Conversions, and Math Tools A-1.
B. Classification of Bacteria and Viruses A-3.
C. Word Roots Commonly Encountered in Microbiology A-14.
D. Safety Precautions in the Handling of Clinical Specimens A-17.
E. Metabolic Pathways A-18.
Glossary.
Clinical Case Study Answers.
Critical Thinking Questions Answers.
Self-Quiz Answers.
Index.