Alcamo's Fundamentals of Microbiology, Seventh Edition

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Pommerville (biology and microbiology, Glendale Community College) provides new infectious disease coverage, with material on mad cow disease, SARS, and West Nile fever, plus a new chapter on genetic engineering and bacterial genomics, for this seventh edition of a text for introductory microbiology courses that emphasize the biology of human disease. There are also new exercises which require analysis of experimental data, diagnosis of signs and symptoms, and decision making on such real-life dilemmas as decontaminating a building after bioterrorism. The text is geared towards students in health and allied health sciences, and will be useful for students in food and environmental science and health administration.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
The seventh edition of this classic text, now with a new title to honor the late Professor Ed Alcamo, is filled with updated content, new pedagogical features, an enhanced art program, and updated student and instructor supplements. Revised by Jeffrey C. Pommerville, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Microbiology at Glendale Community College, Alcamo’s Fundamentals of Microbiology, Seventh Edition retains the signature Alcamo style, which includes a friendly tone, personal writing style, student-friendly organization, and real-world applications. Professor Pommerville has added material to keep pace with new developments in the field such as a new chapter covering genetic engineering and bacterial genomics and the latest information on emerging infectious diseases. This is the ideal microbiology text for nursing and allied health students, and is suitable for other non-majors microbiology courses.

Book Info
Glendale Community College, AZ. Introductory textbook covers the basics of microbiology, featuring a new chapter on genetic engineering and bacterial genomics. Places special emphasis on real-world applications and student-friendly organization. Abundant full-color illustrations. Previous edition: c2001.


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Pommerville (biology and microbiology, Glendale Community College) provides new infectious disease coverage, with material on mad cow disease, SARS, and West Nile fever, plus a new chapter on genetic engineering and bacterial genomics, for this seventh edition of a text for introductory microbiology courses that emphasize the biology of human disease. There are also new exercises which require analysis of experimental data, diagnosis of signs and symptoms, and decision making on such real-life dilemmas as decontaminating a building after bioterrorism. The text is geared towards students in health and allied health sciences, and will be useful for students in food and environmental science and health administration. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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