Microbiology Demystified - Softcover

Betsy, Tom; Keogh, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071446508 ISBN 13: 9780071446501

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2005

Synopsis

This is a must-have supplement for pre-med, nursing, and medical science students, and anyone else wanting to improve their understanding of microbiology

Utilising a unique self-teaching approach, the authors follow the syllabus of the leading textbooks and translate complex terms and concepts into an easy-to-read and understand format.

Follows syllabus of leading textbooks, but translates complex terms and concepts into a format that’s easy to read and understand.Includes a 10-question quiz at the end of each chapter, and a 100-question exam at the end of the book.

About this title

About the Authors

Dr. Tom Betsy is a faculty member at Bergen College, where he teaches microbiology, anatomy, and physiology, among other courses, in their nursing school. Dr. Betsy is widely respected for his unique way of simplifying complex topics. Jim Keogh is a Columbia University faculty member, and author of 3 books in the Demystified series, including Data Structures, OOP, and Java Demystified.

Jim Keogh is on the faculty of Columbia University teaching courses in its technology certification program. He has spent 15 years developing computer systems for major Wall Street firms such as Salomen, Inc. and Bear Stearns and has written several best-selling books for Prentice Hall and IDG.

From the Back Cover

PUT MICROBIOLOGY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

You don't need to be intimidated by microbiology, stumbling block to many a health sciences student. Now anyone can master the world of tiny little critters -- without expensive tutors, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Microbiology Demystified, health sciences professor Tom Betsy and Demystifed series veteran Jim Keogh provide an effective and painless way to learn and review microbiology. You'll cover the core material of a standard textbook -- without the confusion and frustration.

With Microbiology Demystified, you master the subject one step at a time -- at your own speed. Unlike most books on microbiology, general concepts are presented first -- and the details follow. This unique self-teaching guide gives you a quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses -- and a 100-question "final exam" to review the entire book.

This heavily illustrated and entertaining self-teaching tool gives you everything you need to:

• Painlessly master all major microbiology concepts, in the order they are taught by standard texts
• Decipher complex terms and ideas, with a fun, easy-to-read format
• Learn microbiology from an expert teacher partnered with a writer who takes the student's point of view
• Conquer single-celled and multicellular microorganisms
• Get friendly with viruses, viroids, prions, fungi, algae, and more
• Learn microbes' role in disease and disease transmission
• Find out about the immune response and drugs that combat microbial infections
• Take a "final exam" and grade it yourself!

A fast, effective, and fun way to learn microbiology, Microbiology Demystified is the perfect shortcut to a deeper understanding of the world of super-small creatures and their role in health and disease.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071446508
• ISBN 13: 9780071446501
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312