Microbiology: A Systems Approach

Name: Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9781265461119

by Marjorie Kelly Cowan, Heidi Smith

7th Edition

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education

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Print ISBN	9781265461119
eText ISBN	9781266244230
Publisher	McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publishing Year	2024
Edition	7th Edition
Language	English
Pages	832

Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education in 2024, the 7th Edition of Microbiology: A Systems Approach offers a comprehensive introduction to microbial science for entry-level college courses. Authored by Marjorie Kelly Cowan and Heidi Smith, this 832-page volume connects basic biological concepts directly to clinical applications. The text supports students pursuing nursing credentials, allied health certifications, and healthcare professions.

The narrative covers essential topic clusters including biological chemistry, cellular structure, microbial metabolism, and genetics. It details laboratory culturing methods, microscopy, physical and chemical microbial control, antimicrobial treatments, host defenses, and epidemiology. The final chapters evaluate immune disorders, diagnostic testing, and environmental micro-organisms within One Health frameworks.

A defining structural feature is its body systems organization for infectious diseases. By organizing specific pathogens around human anatomical systems, the textbook provides structured alignment for introductory college courses serving both science majors and non-science healthcare students.

Chapter 1: The Main Themes of Microbiology
Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Biology
Chapter 3: Tools of the Laboratory Methods for the Culturing and Microscopy of Microorganisms
Chapter 4: Bacteria and Archaea
Chapter 5: Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
Chapter 6: Microbial Genetics
Chapter 7: Viruses and Prions
Chapter 8: Genetic Analysis and Recombinant DNA Technology
Chapter 9: Microbial Nutrition and Growth
Chapter 10: Microbial Metabolism
Chapter 11: Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
Chapter 12: Antimicrobial Treatment
Chapter 13: Microbe- Human Interactions Health and Disease
Chapter 14: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Chapter 15: Host Defenses I Overview and Innate Immunity
Chapter 16: Host Defenses II Adaptive Immunity and Immunization
Chapter 17: Disorders in Immunity
Chapter 18: Diagnosing Infections
Chapter 19: Infectious Diseases Manifesting on the Skin and Eyes
Chapter 20: Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Nervous System
Chapter 21: Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Chapter 22: Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Respiratory System
Chapter 23: Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 24: Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Genitourinary System
Chapter 25: Microbes in Our Environment and the Concept of One Health