Talaro/Chess: Foundations in Microbiology is an allied health microbiology text for non-science majors with a taxonomic approach to the disease chapters. It offers an engaging and accessible writing style through the use of tools such as case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. The newest of these features includes the Secret World of Microbes and Quick Search. We are so excited to offer a robust learning program with student-focused learning activities, allowing the student to manage their learning while you easily manage their assessment. Revised art and updated photos help concepts stand out. Detailed reports show how your assignments measure various learning objectives from the book (or input your own!), levels of Bloom's Taxonomy or other categories, and how your students are doing. The Talaro Learning program will save you time while improving your students success in this course. Users who purchase Connect Plus receive access to the full online ebook version of the textbook, including SmartBook!.
Chapter 1 The Main Themes of Microbiology
Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Biology
Chapter 3 Tools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying Microorganisms
Chapter 4 A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
Chapter 5 A Survey of Eukaryotic Cell and Microorganisms
Chapter 6 An Introduction to Viruses
Chapter 7 Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth
Chapter 8 An Introduction to Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroad of Life
Chapter 9 An Introduction to Microbial Genetics
Chapter 10 Genetic Engineering: A Revolution in Molecular Biology
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