Work more effectively and gauge your progress as you go along! This Student Study Guide that is designed to accompany Black’s Microbiology: Principles & Explorations, 6th Edition helps students to more closely examine important concepts through a variety of activities and exercises. The 26 chapters in this study guide parallel those of the textbook and include many activities, quizzes, and exercises for review and study.Jackie Black’s bestselling text – Microbiology: Principles & Explorations – brings microbiology to life with its special attention to lively applications and real-life connections. It covers such areas as microbial growth, multicellular parasites, control of microorganisms, host- microbe interactions, infectious diseases, and applied microbiology. The Sixth Edition is also updated to include new sections on bioterrorism, microbial genetics, and immunology, arming readers with the latest examples and information.
From the Back Cover
Key Benefit: Emphasizing the real-life connections between the material discussed and everyday experiences, this introductory text pays special attention to the clinical aspects of microbiology as well as recent public health issues and concerns. Key Topics: It covers metabolism, growth, and genetics of microorganisms; surveys the major types of microorganisms; examines the control of microorganisms; explores all aspects of the relationship between host and microorganism; studies infectious diseases; and outlines environmental microbiology. Market: For microbiology and health professionals.
About the Author
Jacquelyn Black received her B.A., and M.S. from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. from Catholic University of America. She has been teaching microbiology to undergraduates since 1970. She is a member of the American Society for Microbiology, and she has received grants for conducting teacher-training programs.
In May of 2000, the Washington Academy of Sciences gave Jackie the Leo Schubert Award for Excellence in Teaching of Science in College. This award is given for exceptional teaching and writing in the field of microbiology, with particular emphasis on the teaching of undergraduate students.
In addition to her extensive teaching experience, Dr. Black has engaged in fieldwork and studies throughout the globe. Her travels have taken her from the interior of Iceland to Belgium, Germany, Lappland, China, South America, Portugal, and to the barrier reef of Belize.
Book Details
- Title: Student Study Guide to accompany Microbiology: Principles and Explorations, 6th Edition
- Authors: Jacquelyn G. Black, Larry M. Lewis
- List Price: $43.95
- Amazon.com Price: $40.21
- You Save: $3.74 (9%)
- Paperback: 356 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 6 Signed edition (August 1, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0471482447
- ISBN-13: 9780471482444
- Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
