DescriptionFoundations in Microbiology is an allied health microbiology text with a taxonomic approach to the disease chapters. It offers an engaging and accessible writing style through the use of case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts.We were so excited to offer a robust learning program with student-focused learning activities, allowing the students to manage their learning while you easily manage their assessment. Revised art and updated photos help concepts stand out. Detailed reports show how your assignments measure various learning objectives from the book (or input your own!), levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy or other categories, and how your students are doing. The Talaro Learning Users who purchase Connect receive access to a full online eBook version of the textbook, including SmartBook! New to SmartBook with this edition are learning resources to aid student understanding of content utilizing a variety of learning tools.Table of ContentsThe Main Themes of MicrobiologyThe Chemistry of BiologyTools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying MicroorganismsA Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and MicroorganismsA Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and MicroorganismsAn Introduction to Viruses, Viroids, and PrionsMicrobial Nutrition, Ecology, and GrowthAn Introduction to Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of LifeAn Introduction to Microbial GeneticsGenetic Engineering: A Revolution in Molecular BiologyPhysical and Chemical Agents for Microbial ControlDrugs, Microbes, Host–The Elements of ChemotherapyMicrobe-Human Interactions: Infection, Disease, and EpidemiologyAn Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate ImmunitiesAdaptive, Specific Immunity and ImmunizationDisorders in ImmunityProcedures for Identifying Pathogens and Diagnosing InfectionsThe Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Cocci of Medical ImportanceThe Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical ImportanceThe Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical ImportanceMiscellaneous Bacterial Agents of DiseaseThe Fungi of Medical ImportanceThe Parasites of Medical ImportanceIntroduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: The DNA VirusesThe RNA Viruses That Infect HumansEnvironmental MicrobiologyApplied and Industrial Microbiology