Living in a Microbial World + Garland Science Learning System Redemption Code

Bruce Hofkin

ISBN 10: 0815346018 / ISBN 13: 9780815346012

Published by WW Norton & Co, 2017

About this Item

Num Pages: 496 pages, 428 colour illustrations, 192 colour illustrations, 236 colour line drawings. BIC Classification: PSG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 213. . . 2017. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9780815346012

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Living in a Microbial World + Garland Science Learning System Redemption Code
• Publisher: WW Norton & Co
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815346018
• ISBN 13: 9780815346012
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Please note this version is for student and bookstore purchases; instructors should order 9780815345145 for examination and desk copy requests.

As with the first edition, this new edition of Living in a Microbial World is written for students taking a general microbiology course, or a microbiology-based course for non-science majors. The conversational style and use of practical, everyday examples make the essential concepts of microbiology accessible to a wide audience. While using this approach, the text maintains scientific rigor with clear explanations spanning the breadth of microbiology, including health, evolution, ecology, food production, biotechnology, and industrial processes.

Each chapter contains a series of case studies based on microbiology in the news, in history, and in literature. There are questions at the end of each case study and the end of each chapter, as well as an online quiz with help on answering the questions. The text, questions, and cases have been updated to reflect the changing influence of microbiology in the world today, from the microbiome, to new disease outbreaks (Ebola and Zika) and antibiotic resistance, to new biotechnology tools (CRISPR-Cas).

Living in a Microbial World, Second Edition is additionally supported by the Garland Science Learning System. This homework platform is designed to evaluate and improve student performance and allows instructors to select assignments on specific topics and review the performance of the entire class, as well as individual students, via the instructor dashboard. Students receive immediate feedback on their mastery of the topics, and will be better prepared for lectures and classroom discussions. The user-friendly system provides a convenient way to engage students while assessing progress. Performance data can be used to tailor classroom discussion, activities, and lectures to address students’ needs precisely and efficiently. For more information and sample material, visit http://garlandscience.rocketmix.com/.

Living in a Microbial World, Second Edition comes with a full range of supplements:

• The Garland Science Learning System
• Images available in PowerPoint and JPEG
• Testbank
• Online quiz with answers and feedback
• Extra modules
• Help answering the end-of-chapter questions
• Animations
• Media guide
• Online glossary

About the Author

Bruce V. Hofkin received his PhD from the University of New Mexico where he is currently a faculty member in the Department of Biology. His primary research interest is the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases.