Microbiology

by Nina Parker

Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

Genres: Reference, Science, Textbooks, Biology, School

2569 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2016

Reviews

[Roxanna López · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.4 stars.

Long, long book. It could be 25% shorter with the same content. I pity the student who has to read through this.

[Julia Li · Rating 2 out of 5]

can u tell im desperate to stay ahead on my goodreads challenge

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a textbook. It served its purpose.

[Jedi Master Nate Lightray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boom! I have finished The Science. Lol.

I'm still in the class for this book, but reading it in advance has helped me to prepare for what was coming. It is exhaustive, and while I read the print version, there is a free version online, so that makes it even better. Free is always great.

There are videos that help visualize what is being said, as well as links to episodes of Dateline and other investigative videos. I know next to nothing about science, so I'm taking a deep plunge into its mysteries, and this is a great way to start exploring these books every once in a while.

No, I did not retain everything, and I am still having to study hard. This is 1210 pages of science with pictures and charts that are comprehensive, and is obviously a lifetime of study, not a month-and-a-week-ish. This was hard but worth it, as I continue to make this change in the direction my life is going, and while finishing a textbook is a class Nathan move, this is not about Modernism or poetry or Russian monarchal history, but something I will use shortly in my new profession.

[Leena Streitcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was totally great.

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic book, and free! The clinical part is not as robust as the basic microbiology, but it covers all the most important topics in interesting and clear detail. A perfect primer for the budding microbiology enthusiast.

[Bethany Davenport · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is just okay. The Pearson version on this material is superior and built for learning.

[Kendra Shaw · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to read about microbes (which I did), not about Anna’s oral thrush