Fundamentals of Microbiology (11th Revised Edition)

Description

Pommerville’s Fundamentals of Microbiology has done it again, as the easy choice for introductory microbiology was just made easier. Now with a new modern and intuitive design, a deeper focus on career application, and exciting new features, the Eleventh Edition has raised the bar for introductory microbiology textbooks.

Fundamentals of Microbiology is a true learning solution. Jeff Pommerville invites you to discover microbiology as no other author can, with his relatable examples and smooth writing style. Features such as Investigating the Microbial World, MicroInquiry, and Chapter Challenges are student-friendly resources designed to teach concepts and encourage practical application. Instructors will be pleased to find the organizational framework of the text reflects the Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Microbiology as recommended by the American Society for Microbiology and also addresses the AAAS “Vision and Change” recommendations.

Table of Contents

1. Brief Contents
2. Contents
3. Preface
4. The Student Experience
5. Teaching Tools
6. Acknowledgments
7. About the Author
8. To the Student—Study Smart
9. PART I Foundations of Microbiology
   1. Chapter 1: Microbiology: Then and Now
   2. The Discovery of Microbes Leads to Questioning Their Origins
   3. Disease Transmission Can Be Prevented
   4. The Classical Golden Age of Microbiology Reveals the Germ
   5. With the Discovery of Other Microbes, the Microbial World Expands
   6. The Second Golden Age of Microbiology Involves the Birth of Molecular Biology and Chemotherapy
   7. A Third Golden Age of Microbiology Is Now
   8. Chapter Review
   9. Chapter 2: The Chemical Building Blocks of Life
   10. Organisms Are Composed of Atoms
   11. Chemical Bonds Form Between Reactive Atoms
   12. All Living Organisms Depend on Water
   13. Living Organisms Are Composed of Four Types of Organic Compounds
   14. Chapter Review
   15. Chapter 3: Concepts and Tools for Studying Microorganisms
   16. Prokaryotes Are Not Simple, Primitive Organisms
   17. Classifying Microorganisms Reveals Relationships Between Organisms
   18. Microscopy Is Used to Visualize the Structure of Cells
   19. Chapter Review
   20. Chapter 4: Structure and Organization of Prokaryotic Cells
   21. Prokaryotes Can Be Distinguished by Their Cell Shape and Arrangements
   22. Bacterial and Archaeal Cells Have an Organized Structure
   23. Cell-Surface Structures Interact with the Environment
   24. Most Prokaryotic Cells Have a Cell Envelope
   25. The Cell Cytoplasm Is Packed with Internal Structures
   26. There Is Tremendous Diversity Among the Domains Bacteria and Archaea
   27. Chapter Review
   28. Chapter 5: Microbial Growth and Nutrition
   29. Microbial Reproduction and Growth Are Part of the Cell Cycle
   30. Optimal Growth Is Dependent on Several Physical and Chemical Factors
   31. Culture Media Are Used to Grow Microbes and Measure Their Growth
   32. Chapter Review
   33. Chapter 6: Microbial Metabolism
   34. Enzymes and Energy Drive Cellular Metabolism
   35. Glucose Catabolism Generates Cellular Energy
   36. There Are Other Pathways to ATP Production
   37. Photosynthesis Converts Light Energy to Chemical Energy
   38. Microbes Exhibit Metabolic Diversity
   39. Chapter Review
10. PART II The Genetics of Microorganisms
    1. Chapter 7: Microbial Genetics
    2. The Hereditary Molecule in All Organisms Is DNA
    3. DNA Replication Is Part of the Cell Cycle
    4. Gene Expression Produces RNA and Protein for Cell Function
    5. Mutations Are Heritable Changes in a Cell’s DNA
    6. Techniques Exist for Identifying Mutants
    7. Chapter Review
    8. Chapter 8: Gene Transfer, Genetic Engineering, and Genomics
    9. Bacterial Cells Can Recombine Genes in Several Ways
    10. Genetic Engineering Involves the Deliberate Transfer of Genes Between Organisms
    11. Microbial Genomics Studies Genes and Genomes at the Single-Cell to Community Levels
    12. Chapter Review
11. PART III The Control of Microorganisms
    1. Chapter 9: Control of Microorganisms: Physical Methods and Chemical Agents
    2. Microbial Growth Can Be Controlled in Several Ways
    3. There Are Various Physical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
    4. Chemical Control Usually Involves Disinfection
    5. A Variety of Chemical Agents Can Control Microbial Growth
    6. Chapter Review
    7. Chapter 10: Control of Microorganisms: Antimicrobial Drugs and Superbugs
    8. Antimicrobial Agents Are Chemical Substances Used to Treat Infectious Disease
    9. Synthetic Antibacterial Agents Primarily Inhibit DNA Synthesis and Cell Wall Formation
    10. Beta-Lactam Antibiotics Target Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis
    11. Other Antibiotics Target Some Aspect of Metabolism
    12. Other Antimicrobial Drugs Target Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites
    13. Antimicrobial Drug Resistance Is a Growing Challenge
    14. Chapter Review
12. PART IV Bacterial Diseases of Humans
    1. Chapter 11: Airborne Bacterial Diseases
    2. The Respiratory System and a Resident Microbiome Normally Impede Bacterial Colonization
    3. Several Bacterial Diseases Affect the Upper Respiratory Tract
    4. Many Bacterial Diseases of the Lower Respiratory Tract Can Be Life Threatening
    5. Chapter Review
    6. Chapter 12: Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Diseases
    7. The Digestive System Has Diverse Resident Microbiomes
    8. Bacterial Diseases of the Oral Cavity Can Affect One’s Overall Health
    9. Bacterial Diseases of the GI Tract Are Usually Spread Through Food and Water
    10. Some Bacterial Diseases Are the Result of Foodborne Intoxications
    11. GI Infections Can Be Caused by Several Bacterial Pathogens
    12. Chapter Review
    13. Chapter 13: Soilborne and Arthropod-Borne Bacterial Diseases
    14. Several Soilborne Bacterial Diseases Develop from Endospores
    15. Some Bacterial Diseases Can Be Transmitted by Arthropods
    16. Rickettsial and Ehrlichial Diseases Are Spread by Arthropods
    17. Chapter Review
    18. Chapter 14: Sexually Transmitted and Contact Transmitted Bacterial Diseases
    19. Portions of the Female and Male Reproductive Systems Contain a Resident Microbiome
    20. Many Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Caused by Bacteria
    21. Urinary Tract Infections Are the Second Most Common Body Infection
    22. Contact Diseases Can Be Caused by Resident Bacterial Species
    23. Contact Diseases Also Can Be Caused by Bacterial Species That Originate Externally
    24. Several Contact Diseases Affect the Eye
    25. Chapter Review
    26. Chapter 15: The Viruses and Virus-Like Agents
    27. Filterable Infectious Agents Cause Disease
    28. Viruses Have a Simple Structural Organization
    29. Viruses Can Be Classified by Their Genome
    30. Virus Replication Follows a Set of Common Steps
    31. Viruses and Their Infections Can Be Detected in Various Ways
    32. Some Viruses Are Associated with Human Tumors and Cancers
    33. Emerging Viruses Arise from Genetic Recombination and Mutation
    34. Prions Are Infectious, Virus-Like Agents
    35. Chapter Review
    36. Chapter 16: Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract and Skin
    37. Viruses Account for Many Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
    38. Viral Infections of the Lower Respiratory Tract Can Be Severe
    39. Herpesviruses Cause Several Human Skin Diseases
    40. Several Other Viral Diseases Affect the Skin
    41. Chapter Review
    42. Chapter 17: Viral Infections of the Blood, Lymphatic, Gastrointestinal, and Nervous Systems
    43. Viral Infections Can Affect the Blood and the Lymphatic Systems
    44. Some Viral Diseases Cause Hemorrhagic Fevers
    45. Viral Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract Are Major Global Health Challenges
    46. Viral Diseases of the Nervous System Can Be Deadly
    47. Chapter Review
    48. Chapter 18: Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Fungi
    49. The Kingdom Fungi Includes the Molds and Yeasts
    50. Fungal Growth and Reproduction Are Dependent on Spores
    51. Fungi Have Evolved into a Variety of Forms
    52. Some Fungi Can Invade the Skin
    53. Several Fungal Pathogens Cause Lower Respiratory Tract Diseases
    54. Chapter Review
    55. Chapter 19: Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Parasites
    56. Protists Exhibit Great Structural and Functional Diversity
    57. Protistan Parasites Attack the Skin and the Digestive and Urinary Tracts
    58. Many Protistan Diseases of the Blood and Nervous System Can Be Life Threatening
    59. Parasitic Helminths Cause Substantial Morbidity Worldwide
    60. Chapter Review
13. PART VI Interactions and Impact of Microorganisms with Humans
    1. Chapter 20: The Host-Microbe Relationship and Epidemiology
    2. The Host and Microbe: An Intimate Relationship in Health and Disease
    3. The Host and Microbe: Establishment of Infection and Disease
    4. Epidemiology Is the Foundation of Public Health
    5. Chapter Review
    6. Chapter 21: Resistance and the Immune System: Innate Immunity
    7. The Immune System Is a Network of Cells and Molecules to Defend Against Foreign Substances
    8. Surface Barriers Are Part of Innate Immunity
    9. Coordinated Cellular Defenses Respond to Pathogen Invasion
    10. Effector Molecules Damage Invading Pathogens
    11. Chapter Review
    12. Chapter 22: Resistance and the Immune System: Adaptive Immunity
    13. The Adaptive Immune Response Targets a Specific Invading Pathogen
    14. Humoral Immunity Is an Antibody Response to Pathogens in Body Fluids
    15. Cell-Mediated Immunity Detects and Eliminates Intracellular Pathogens
    16. Chapter Review
    17. Chapter 23: Immunization and Serology
    18. Immunity to Disease Can Be Generated Naturally or Artificially
    19. Serological Reactions Can Be Used to Diagnose Disease
    20. Monoclonal Antibodies Are Used for Immunotherapy
    21. Chapter Review
    22. Chapter 24: Immune Disorders and AIDS
    23. Type I Hypersensitivity Represents a Familiar Allergic Response
    24. Other Types of Hypersensitivities Represent Immediate or Delayed Reactions
    25. Autoimmune Disorders and Transplantation Are Immune Responses to “Self”
    26. Immunodeficiency Disorders Can Be Inherited or Acquired
    27. Chapter Review
14. PART VII Environmental and Applied Microbiology
    1. Chapter 25: Applied and Industrial Microbiology
    2. Food Spoilage Is Generally a Result of Microbial Contamination and Growth
    3. Food Preservation Inhibits the Growth of Foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms
    4. Many Foods Are the Product of Microbial Metabolism
    5. Microorganisms Are Used in the Production of Many Industrial Products
    6. Chapter Review
    7. Chapter 26: Environmental Microbiology
    8. Water Pollution Includes Biological Changes Harmful to Water Quality
    9. Proper Treatment of Water and Sewage Ensures Safe Drinking Water
    10. Microbes Are Indispensable for Recycling Key Chemical Elements
    11. Chapter Review
    12. Appendix A Metric Measurement and Temperature Conversion Chart
    13. Appendix B CDC Summary of Notifiable Diseases in the United States 2014
    14. Appendix C Pronouncing Organism Names
    15. Appendix D Answers to Self-Test Questions (Concept and Reasoning Check Answers; End-of-Chapter Question Answers; and Figure Question Answers)
    16. Appendix E Answers to Clinical Case, Investigating the Microbial World, and MicroInquiry Questions
    17. Appendix F Answers to Chapter Challenge Questions
    18. Glossary
    19. Index

Author Biography

Jeffrey Pommerville is Emeritus Professor of Biology and Microbiology at Glendale Community College (GCC) in Glendale, Arizona, where he taught microbiology and introductory biology. He also had served as the Course Assessment Coordinator for the Biology Department at GCC. Before coming to GCC, he was on the biology faculty at Texas A & M University. Dr. Pommerville received his BS and PhD from the University of California-Santa Barbara. While at GCC, Dr. Pommerville served as principal investigator on several NSF grants, including Systemic Reform in Science (SyRIS) that developed a strategy to reform and integrate the introductory sciences. He is the author of more than 50 research and education research papers and was the Perspectives Editor for the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Dr. Pommerville has received numerous professional honors, including: the 2008 Carski Foundation Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award from ASM, the Golden Microscope Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Ohaus Award for Innovations in Science Teaching from the National Science Teachers Association, and was one of the first recipients of a Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award from his home institution. He is a member of ASM and AAAS. Dr. Pommerville is a past co-chair for the ASM’s Conference for Undergraduate Educators as well as a past chair of Division W of ASM. Besides Microbes and Society, Fifth Edition, Dr. Pommerville is author of Fundamentals of Microbiology, 11 Edition (2018), Fundamentals of Microbiology: Body Systems Edition, Third Edition (2016), as well as Encounters in Microbiology, Vol. 1 and 2 (2009), and Guide to Infectious Diseases by Body System, Second Edition (2012). All are published by Jones & Bartlett Learning.