Microbiology (Cliffs Quick Review) - Softcover

Alcamo, I. Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822053330 ISBN 13: 9780822053330

Publisher: Cliff Notes, 1996

Synopsis

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CliffsQuickReview Microbiology contains the foundation material for microbiology courses required for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, medical technology, food and nutrition, pharmacy, and medicine. This comprehensive guide begins with an introduction covering microorganism classification and a brief history of the subject. The rest of the guide includes essential vocabulary and in-depth coverage of key topic areas, including

• The chemical basis of microbiology
• Microscopy, including how light microscopes work, staining techniques
• Microbial cultivation and growth; microbial genetics
• DNA and gene expression
• The bacteria, viruses, fungi, unicellular algae, protozoa
• Infectious disease; diseases of the skin and eyes; diseases of the nervous, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems
• Aquatic, soil, food, and industrial microbiologies

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About this title

From the Back Cover:

Cliffs Quick Reviews are Produced By The People Who Know Student Needs and Respond to Them. This logically presented, easy-to-grasp review gives you the reference you want to effectively organize your introductory-level course work. Each Review Gives You

• a concise but comprehensive source of ready information on the fundamentals of the subject
• clearly arranged and accessible basic course notes in manageable units and straightforward language
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About the Author:

I. EDWARD ALCAMO, PhD is a Distinguished Professor of Microbiology at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. He has taught at the college level for 30 years, specializing in microbiology for nursing and other allied health science students.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cliff Notes
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0822053330
• ISBN 13: 9780822053330
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 243