I'm a studentI'm an educator

Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 16th edition

Published by Pearson (July 2, 2020) © 2021

  • Michael T. Madigan Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  • Kelly S. Bender Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • Daniel H. Buckley Cornell University
  • W Matthew Sattley Indiana Wesleyan University
  • David A. Stahl University of Washington Seattle
Products list
per month
-month term, pay monthly or pay
Buy nowOpens in a new tab
Instant access

eTextbook features

  • Instant access to eTextbook
  • Search, highlight, and notes
  • Create flashcards
Products list
$79.99
Rent nowOpens in a new tab

Details

  • A print text you can rent
  • Fulfilled by eCampus.com
  • Option to keep after rental expires

Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText for Brock Biology of Microorganisms

$109.99
Up to 18-week access
Buy nowOpens in a new tab

Platform features

  • Pearson+ eTextbook with study tools
  • Tailored feedback on assignments
  • Interactive course-specific content
  • Real-time analytics and insights
Requires a Course ID, a link from your instructor or an LMS link (Blackboard™, Canvas™, Moodle or D2L®)

Brock Biology of Microorganisms sets the standard for accuracy, scholarship, cutting edge research and a visually stunning art program to illustrate basic concepts. The text guides you through the 6 major themes of microbiology determined by the American Society of Microbiology Conference on Undergraduate Education: Evolution, Cell Structure and Function, Metabolic Pathways, Information Flow and Genetics, Microbial Systems and the Impact of Microorganisms.

The 16th Edition focuses each chapter on a recent discovery to connect you with the most current science and engage you with exciting, real-world topics.

UNIT 1: THE FOUNDATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY

  1. The Microbial World
  2. Microbial Cell Structure and Function
  3. Microbial Metabolism
  4. Microbial Growth and Its Control
  5. Viruses and Their Multiplication

UNIT 2: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

  1. Microbial Information Flow and Protein Processing
  2. Microbial Regulatory Systems
  3. Molecular Aspects of Microbial Growth
  4. Genetics of Bacteria and Archaea

UNIT 3: GENOMICS, SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY, AND EVOLUTION

  1. Microbial Genomics and Other Omics
  2. Viral Genomics and Diversity
  3. Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
  4. Microbial Evolution and Genome Dynamics

UNIT 4: MICROBIAL DIVERSITY

  1. Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms
  2. Ecological Diversity of Bacteria
  3. Phylogenetic Diversity of Bacteria
  4. Phylogenetic Diversity of Archaea
  5. Diversity of Microbial Eukarya

UNIT 5: MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

  1. Taking the Measure of Microbial Systems
  2. Microbial Ecosystems
  3. Nutrient Cycles
  4. Microbiology of the Built Environment
  5. Microbial Symbioses with Microbes, Plants, and Animals

UNIT 6: MICROBE—HUMAN INTERACTIONS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

  1. Microbial Symbioses with Humans
  2. Microbial Infection and Pathogenesis
  3. Innate Immunity: Broadly Specific Host Defenses
  4. Adaptive Immunity: Highly Specific Host Defenses
  5. Immune Disorders and Antimicrobial Therapy

UNIT 7: INFECTIOUS DISEASES

  1. Diagnosing Infectious Diseases
  2. Epidemiology and Public Health
  3. Person-to-Person Bacterial and Viral Diseases
  4. Vectorborne and Soilborne Bacterial and Viral Diseases
  5. Waterborne and Foodborne Bacterial and Viral Diseases
  6. Eukaryotic Pathogens: Fungi, Protozoa, and Helminths

Need help? Get in touch