Microbiology: An Introduction, Global Edition

Gerard J. Tortora is a professor of biology and teaches microbiology, human anatomy, and physiology at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. He received his M.A. in Biology from Montclair State College in 1965. He belongs to numerous biology/microbiology organizations, including the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Education Association (NEA), New Jersey Educational Association (NJEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB). Jerry is the author of a number of biological science textbooks. In 1995, he was selected as one of the finest faculty scholars at Bergen Community College, and was named Distinguished Faculty Scholar. In 1996, Jerry received a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) excellence award from the University of Texas and represented Bergen Community College in a campaign to increase awareness of the contributions of community colleges to higher education. Berdell R. Funke received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in microbiology from Kansas State University. He has spent his professional years as a professor of microbiology at North Dakota State University. He taught introductory microbiology, including laboratory sections, general microbiology, food microbiology, soil microbiology, clinical parasitology, and pathogenic microbiology. As a research scientist in the Experiment Station at North Dakota State, he has published numerous papers on soil microbiology and food microbiology. Christine L. Case is a registered microbiologist and a professor of microbiology at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, where she has taught for the past 44 years. She received her EdD. in curriculum and instruction from Nova Southeastern University and her M.A. in microbiology from San Francisco State University. She was Director for the Society for Industrial Microbiology (SIM). She received the ASM and California Hayward outstanding educator awards. In addition to teaching, Chris contributes regularly to professional literature, develops innovative educational methodologies, and maintains a personal and professional commitment to conservation and the importance of science in society. Chris is also an avid photographer, and many of her photographs appear in this book.

• Part One: Fundamentals of Microbiology1. The Microbial World and You2. Chemical Principles3. Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope4. Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells5. Microbial Metabolism6. Microbial Growth7. The Control of Microbial Growth8. Microbial Genetics9. Biotechnology and DNA TechnologyPart Two: A Survey of the Microbial World10. Classification of Microorganisms11. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea12. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths13. Viruses, Viroids, and PrionsPart Three: Interaction between Microbe and Host14. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity16. Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host17. Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host18. Practical Applications of Immunology19. Disorders Associated with the Immune System20. Antimicrobial DrugsPart Four Microorganisms and Human Disease21. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes22. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System23. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems24. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System25. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System26. Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Reproductive SystemsPart Five: Environmental and Applied Microbiology27. Environmental Microbiology28. Applied and Industrial Microbiology