Microbiology: A Systems Approach: 2026 Release ISE
1. The Main Themes of Microbiology
2. The Chemistry of Biology
3. Tools of the Laboratory Methods for the Culturing and Microscopy of Microorganisms
4. Bacteria and Archaea
5. Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
6. Microbial Genetics
7. Viruses and Prions
8. Genetic Analysis and Recombinant DNA Technology
9. Microbial Nutrition and Growth
10. Microbial Metabolism
11. Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
12. Antimicrobial Treatment
13. Microbe- Human Interactions Health and Disease
14. Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
15. Host Defenses I Overview and Innate Immunity
16. Host Defenses II Adaptive Immunity and Immunization
17. Disorders in Immunity
18. Diagnosing Infections
19. Infectious Diseases Manifesting on the Skin and Eyes
20. Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Nervous System
21. Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
22. Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Respiratory System
23. Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Gastrointestinal Tract
24. Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Genitourinary System
25. Microbes in Our Environment and the Concept of One Health
Cowan's, Microbiology: A Systems Approach is the perfect book for all students. Whether your students have prerequisite knowledge of biology or chemistry, this textbook will help them learn the fascinating world of microbiology. Students interested in allied health or nursing, will love this book for its balanced coverage of the basics and clinical applications.
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