Principles of Microbiology by Atlas serves as a comprehensive undergraduate textbook. It is organized into seven thematic units (~19 chapters), covering: Microbial diversity and classification Experimental methods in microbiology (microscopy, culturing, immunological assays) Physiology, genetics, and replication of microbes Medical microbiology and microbial diseases Environmenta…
Features four-color, self-contained exercises. Ideal for both majors and non-majors, requiring no prior organic chemistry. Includes microscopy, culture techniques, bacteriophage work, environmental controls, unknown identification systems, serological tests, and water/food/milk analyses. Comes with instructor's manual and extended experiments like Winogradsky columns and soil nitrogen cycles .
A well‑established lab manual featuring ~77 stand‑alone exercises in a four-color spiral‑bound format. Designed for both majors and non‑majors, it covers microscopy, aseptic techniques, staining, plating, microbial counts, bacteriophage, antibiotic testing, as well as applied and clinical immunology protocols . Includes detailed appendices on reagents, media recipes, tables, and identif…
A collection of current reviews and protocols in applied microbiology, supported by extensive bibliographies. Contains chapters on Bt insecticidal proteins, lactic acid production, biodegradable polyesters, phytase, and Bacillus strains, with praise from ASM News and Biopharm
Presents microbiology through a general biology lens. Features concise chapters on methods, structure, metabolism, growth, environmental influences, genetics, and classification. Introduces major microbial groups in 13 detailed chapters
A thoroughly updated, authoritative introductory microbiology text, renowned for clear explanations, high-quality illustrations, and comprehensive coverage. Topics span cellular structure, molecular biology, microbial diversity (bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, viruses), metabolic pathways, microbial ecology, industrial bioprocesses, immunology, diagnostic methods, and infectious disease. The 12t…
Provides a balanced, illustrated introduction to microbiology, covering prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses, metabolism, genetics, immunity, disease, ecology, and industrial applications; features chapter objectives, summaries, questions, and review guides
Contains 36 stand‑alone exercises across nine sections: Microscopy, Microbial Diversity, Cultivation Techniques, Identification, Growth, Control, Clinical Microbiology, Virology, Applied Microbiology. Each exercise includes background, protocol, analysis questions, and critical thinking prompts . An appendix covers lab report structure, culture/media lists, and reagents. |
Comprehensive core textbook for upper‑level undergraduates. Covers organizational levels from molecules to ecosystems, microbial diversity (including bacteria, archaea, viruses), evolution, structure, energetics, genetics, immunology, industrial & environmental microbiology. Includes chapter summaries, review questions, and illustrative art.
Conversational, cartoon-illustrated review text with mnemonics, summary charts and clinical pearls—designed for med students and USMLE prep. Covers bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, antibiotics, emerging pathogens.