Microbiology: A Human Perspective w/ARIS bind in card - Eugene Nester,Denise Anderson,C. Evans Roberts, Jr.,Martha Nester

Description

Appropriate for the non-major/allied health student, this authoritative text carefully explains the fundamentals of microbiology, providing a general overview of the principles followed by more detailed explanations. With its clear and concise writing style, Microbiology: A Human Perspective offers modern coverage on such topics as genomics, biofilms, and quorum sensing. A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases.

Key Features

The 50 high-quality animations that were available with the 4th edition are even more improved with the 5th edition! Students can now quiz themselves over each animation, receive automatic feedback on correct/incorrect answers, and then submit their answers to their instructors for grading. PLUS, 25 brand new animations will be available for Fall '06 classes!

Several chapters have been thoroughly revised, restructured, and updated to provide students with the most modern coverage available in a concise, easy-to-read presentation. Examples include:

-Chapter 4: Dynamics of Prokaryotic Growth?reorganized to increase emphasis on biofilms

- Chapter 5: Control of Microbial Growth- reorganized so that the methods of physical control are covered adjacent sections; new section that describes the use of high pressure to pasteurize foods such as guacamole; new section describes the role of water treatment facilities in providing pathogen-free drinking water; mentions amended regulations that require water treatment facilities to minimize the level of disinfection by-products and Cryptosporidium oocysts.

- Chapter 9: Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA-chapter now begins with a section that describes the fundamental tools used in biotechnology (restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid probes and primers)

- Chapter 17: Applications of Immune Responses?extensive revision of the section on immunological testing

Over 300 new and revised pieces of art! Knowing that the art program is a key element of the learning process, each figure in the text was developed as the narrative was written, providing students with a concrete, visual reinforcement of the topics discussed throughout the text. Colors and symbols are used consistently throughout the text. Legends are short, clear, and descriptive.

McGraw-Hill?s ARIS is a complete electronic homework and course management system, designed for greater ease of use than any other system available. Free upon adoption of Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 5th edition, instructors can create and share course materials and assignments with colleagues with a few clicks of the mouse. Instructors can edit questions, import their own content, and create announcements and due dates for assignments. ARIS has automatic grading and reporting of easy-to-assign algorithmically generated [if applicable] homework, quizzing, and testing. Once a student is registered in the course, all student activity within McGraw-Hill?s ARIS is automatically recorded and available to the instructor through a fully integrated grade book that can be downloaded to Excel.

Each section now begins with a list of ?Focus Points? learning objectives, helping students focus on key areas as they proceed through each section.

Science cartoons have been added throughout various chapters, relating microbiology to everyday life.

Expert Approach to Writing. Because of their individual specializations and their research and educational backgrounds, the authors remain in the hub of the scientific community and can provide accurate and modern coverage spanning the breadth of microbiology. More importantly, the authors write in a clear and concise manner, striving to present material that easily speaks to the students reading it.

Excellent Disease Coverage. The chapters on infectious diseases are organized by body system and contain exceptional student learning tools:

- Consistent coverage of all diseases including symptoms, pathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and treatment.

- Case studies are included that relate basic science to actual clinical situations; the case studies are accompanied by several questions with answers provided.

- "Disease Summaries" have been designed for each major disease. These include 1) a summary table 2) a drawing showing human symptoms, portals of entry and exit and location of pathology, and 3) a step-by-step description of infection process. These are presented in the book for selected diseases and on the web page for all diseases discussed in the book.

Major sections end with a short "Microcheck" that summarizes the major concepts in that section and offers both review questions and critical thinking questions (in blue) to assess understanding of the preceding section.

Applications to Promote Further Interest. Applications throughout the text not only help students understand microbiology's history but also how microbiology influences their daily lives and futures.

- "Glimpse of History" stories about the men and women who pioneered the field of microbiology open each chapter.

- "Perspective" boxes introduce a human perspective by showing how microorganisms and their products influence our lives in a myriad of different ways.

- "Future Challenges" essays conclude each chapter to inform students of a pending challenge facing current and future microbiologists.

A list of key terms and their definitions has been added at the beginning of each chapter to help students understand the terms to be covered.