Introduction to Microbiology: A Case History Approach

1. The Science of Microbiology. 2. Basic Chemistry. 3. The Methods of Microbiology. 4. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Structure and Function. 5. Metabolism of Microorganisms. 6. The Genetics of Microorganisms. 7. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics. 8. The Growth of Microorganisms. 9. Controlling Microorganisms. 10. Classification. 11: The Prokaryotes. 12. Eukaryotic Microorganisms, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors. 13. The Viruses. 14. Microorganisms and Human Health. 15. Microorganisms and Human Disease. 16. The Immune System: Innate Immunity. 17. The Immune System: Adaptive Immunity. 18. Immunological Disorders. 19. Diagnostic Immunology. 20. Preventing Disease. 21. Pharmacology. 22. Infections of the Respiratory System. 23. Infections of the Digestive System. 24. Infections of the Genitourinary System. 25. Infections of the Nervous System. 26. Infections of the Body's Surfaces. 27. Systemic Infections. 28. Microorganisms and the Environment. 29. Microbial Biotechnology