Confused by microbiology? Problem solved. Schaum's Outline of Microbiology provides a systematic review of microbiology with clear and concise explanations, accompanied by numerous exercises that you can work on as you learn and as you review. The revised edition will include comprehensive review of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, DNA and gene expression, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.

About the Author

I. Edward Alcamo (Farmingdale, NY) is a professor of biology at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. He has taught at the college level for 30-plus years, specializing in microbiology for health science students. Dr. Alcamo has authored several books including Fundamentals of Microbiology, AIDS: The Biological Basis, The Microbiology Coloring Book, DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill, Anatomy and Physiology the Easy Way, and The Anatomy Coloring Workbook. He has also been honored for excellence in teaching by the State University of New York and the National Association of Biology Teachers. Dr. Alcamo is a member of numerous scientific organizations and a regular contributor to various scientific journals. Jennifer Warner (Charlotte, NC) is an instructor of biology at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. She is a coauthor of McGraw-Hill's MCAT and McGraw-Hill's PCAT.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology 2. The Chemical Basis of Microbiology 3. Microbial Size and Microscopy 4. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 5. Microbial Growth and Cultivation 6. Metabolism of Microorganisms 7. DNA and Gene Expression 8. Microbial Genetics 9. Control of Microorganisms 10. The Major Groups of Bacteria 11. The Fungi 12. The Protozoa 13. The Unicellular Algae 14. The Viruses 15. The Host-Parasite Relationship 16. Host Resistance and the Immune System 17. Immune Tests and Disorders 18. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes 19. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System 20. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System 21. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System 22. Microbial Diseases of the Blood and Viscera 23. Microbial Diseases of the Urogenital System 24. Food and Industrial Microbiology 25. Environmental Microbiology Answers to Questions