Introduction to Microbiology

Thebook signals core microbiology content to readers with the new andhighly visual Foundation Figures that readers need to understandbefore moving forward in a chapter. Second, the book gives readersfrequent opportunities for self-assessment with the new Check YourUnderstanding questions that correspond by number to the chapterLearning Objectives. Then, a new “visual learning” orientationincludes: an increased number of the popular Diseases in Focus boxes,newly illustrated end-of-chapter Study Outlines that provide studentswith visual cues to remind them of chapter content, and newend-of-chapter Draw It questions. The all-new art program iscontemporary without compromising Tortora/Funke/Case’s hallmarkreputation for precision and clarity. Content revisions includesubstantially revised immunity chapters and an increased emphasis onantimicrobial resistance, bioterrorism, and biofilms. The new GetReady for Microbiology workbook and online practice and assessmentmaterials help readers prepare for the course.