Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Global Edition, 15th edition

A streamlined approach to master microbiology

Brock Biology of Microorganisms is the leading majors microbiology text on the market. It sets the standard for impeccable scholarship, accuracy, and strong coverage of ecology, evolution, and metabolism. The 15th edition seamlessly integrates the most current science, paying particular attention to molecular biology and the genomic revolution. It introduces a flexible, more streamlined organization with a consistent level of detail and comprehensive art program. Brock Biology of Microorganisms helps students quickly master concepts, both in and outside the classroom, through personalized learning, engaging activities to improve problem solving skills, and superior art and animations with Mastering^TM Microbiology.

Pearson Mastering^TM Microbiology is not included. Students, if Mastering Microbiology is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. Mastering Microbiology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson rep for more information.

Pearson Mastering Microbiology is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States.

About the Book

· More Annotated Figures clearly illustrate and explain all key metabolic pathways and molecular processes.

· Evolution as a Framework uses evolution as an overarching theme to unite microbiological concepts and provide a framework upon which students can build their knowledge.

· Updated 21st Century Microbiology improves teaching into global climate change, biofuels, and microbial fuel cells.

· Enhanced Instructional Art Program enhances learning with three-dimensional renditions and bright, attractive colors.

· Expanded Molecular Microbiology and Immunology chapters deepen discussion of eukaryotic and archaeal genetics and reflects the relatedness of genetic information flow. A streamlined discussion of immunity with enhanced detail between innate and adaptive linkages helps students grasp the complexity and specificity of immune responses.

· Reorganized end-of-chapter content better assists student review and assessment.

· Revised Microbiology Now chapter showcases current microbiology research, contextualizes chapter content, and adds relevancy with visual content.

· Enhanced Mastering^TM Microbiology content features 33 new Microbiology Now Coaching Activities, Interactive Microbiology, and ASM Curriculum Guidelines pre- and post-test questions.

· Assignable Explore the Microbial World features includes majors-microbiology level data interpretation exercises.

Pearson Mastering^TM Microbiology is not included. Students, if Mastering Microbiology is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. Mastering Microbiology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson rep for more information.

• UPDATED! Interactive Microbiology is a dynamic suite of interactive tutorials and animations that teach key microbiology concepts including Operons, Biofilms and Quorum Sensing, Complement, and Antibiotic Resistance. Interactive Microbiology actively engages students with each topic, enabling them to learn from manipulating variables, predicting outcomes, and answering formative and summative assessment questions. Each tutorial presents the concept within a real healthcare scenario in order to emphasize problem solving and interest students from the beginning.
  • Interactive Microbiology coaching activities are assignable in Mastering Microbiology, and each is presented in two parts: one for basic concepts, and one as a “scientific thinking” exercise that requires students to apply what they’ve learned to a novel scenario.
• MicroBoosters are a suite of brief video tutorials that cover key concepts that some students may need to review or re-learn. MicroBooster topics include Study Skills, Math, Scientific Terminology, Basic Chemistry, Cell Biology, and Basic Biology. MicroBoosters can be assigned in the Mastering Microbiology Item Library or as Dynamic Study Modules, and are also available for self-study in the Mastering Study Area.
• Clinical Case Study and Emerging Disease Case Study features discuss a patient’s experience with a microbial disease and conclu

About the Book

• More Annotated Figures clearly illustrate and explain all key metabolic pathways and molecular processes.
• Evolution as a Framework uses evolution as an overarching theme to unite microbiological concepts and provide a framework upon which students can build their knowledge.
• Updated 21st Century Microbiology improves teaching into global climate change, biofuels, and microbial fuel cells.
• Enhanced Instructional Art Program enhances learning with three-dimensional renditions and bright, attractive colors.
• Expanded Molecular Microbiology and Immunology chapters deepen discussion of eukaryotic and archaeal genetics and reflects the relatedness of genetic information flow. A streamlined discussion of immunity with enhanced detail between innate and adaptive linkages helps students grasp the complexity and specificity of immune responses.
• Reorganized end-of-chapter content better assists student review and assessment.
• Revised Microbiology Now chapter showcases current microbiology research, contextualizes chapter content, and adds relevancy with visual content.
• Enhanced Mastering Microbiology content features 33 new Microbiology Now Coaching Activities, Interactive Microbiology, and ASM Curriculum Guidelines pre- and post-test questions.
• Assignable Explore the Microbial World features includes majors-microbiology level data interpretation exercises.

Pearson Mastering^TM Microbiology is not included. Students, if Mastering Microbiology is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. Mastering Microbiology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson rep for more information.

• UPDATED! Interactive Microbiology is a dynamic suite of interactive tutorials and animations that teach key microbiology concepts including Operons, Biofilms and Quorum Sensing, Complement, and Antibiotic Resistance. Interactive Microbiology actively engages students with each topic, enabling them to learn from manipulating variables, predicting outcomes, and answering formative and summative assessment questions. Each tutorial presents the concept within a real healthcare scenario in order to emphasize problem solving and interest students from the beginning.
  • Interactive Microbiology coaching activities are assignable in Mastering Microbiology, and each is presented in two parts: one for basic concepts, and one as a “scientific thinking” exercise that requires students to apply what they’ve learned to a novel scenario.