Microbiology: An Introduction, 14th edition
Published by Pearson (March 16, 2023) © 2024
  • Gerard J. Tortora
  • Berdell R. Funke
  • Christine L. Case
  • Warner B. Bair
  • Derek Weber

Key features

Features of Mastering Microbiology for the 14th Edition

  • NEW: Pearson® Interactive Labs, structured around the process of science, feature real-world scenarios and guided feedback so students can make and learn from their mistakes. Labs include Gram Stain and Aseptic Technique, Smear Prep, Microscopy, Acid Fast Stain, Endospore Stain, Isolation Techniques and more.
  • NEW: In the Clinic Video Tutors feature 8 new tutors for the disease, environmental and industrial microbiology chapters (21-28). Tutors use critical-thinking questions that encourage students to think as health care professionals in clinical scenarios.
  • NEW: 15 Micro Lab Explorations are decision-tree style exercises that allow students to learn lab techniques and concepts, as they develop critical-thinking skills and confidence while learning concepts.
  • UPDATED: Micro Lab Tutors show appropriate PPR (personal protection equipment) in lab settings and introduce and assess students' understanding of lab concepts and techniques.
  • NEW: NCLEX-style Dynamic Study Module questions help students practice critical thinking and prepare for entrance and licensure exams.
  • NEW: TEAS and HESI exam practice questions (Study Area) help students prep for the nursing school entrance exam with 150 TEAS and 300 HESI multiple-choice questions and wrong-answer feedback for all questions.

Features of Pearson+ eTextbook for the 14th Edition

  • NEW: Check Your Understanding questions in each chapter are interactive checkpoints that give students immediate wrong and correct answer feedback to gauge their understanding of key learning outcomes in the chapter.
  • NEW: 8 In the Clinic Video Tutors for the disease, environmental and industrial microbiology chapters (Chs. 21-28). Now in every chapter, Tutors use critical-thinking questions and encourage students to think as health care professionals in clinical scenarios. Videos Quizzes can be accessed through the Pearson+ eTextbook.
  • Knowledge and Comprehension Study questions appear at the end of each chapter with answer links in the Pearson+ eTextbook.

Table of contents

PART ONE: FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY

  1. The Microbial World and You
  2. Chemical Principles
  3. Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope
  4. Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
  5. Microbial Metabolism
  6. Microbial Growth
  7. The Control of Microbial Growth
  8. Microbial Genetics
  9. Biotechnology and DNA Technology

PART TWO: A SURVEY OF THE MICROBIAL WORLD

  1. Classification of Microorganisms
  2. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea
  3. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths
  4. Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

PART THREE: INTERACTION BETWEEN MICROBE AND HOST

  1. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology
  2. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
  3. Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host
  4. Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host
  5. Practical Applications of Immunology
  6. Disorders Associated with the Immune System
  7. Antimicrobial Drugs

PART FOUR MICROORGANISMS AND HUMAN DISEASE

  1. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
  2. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
  3. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphoid Systems
  4. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
  5. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
  6. Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Genital Systems

PART FIVE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

  1. Environmental Microbiology
  2. Applied and Industrial Microbiology
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