Microbiology Demystified

Descriere: @lt;b@gt;PUT MICROBIOLOGY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE@lt;/b@gt;@lt;p@gt;You don't need to be intimidated by microbiology, stumbling block to many a health sciences student. Now anyone can master the world of tiny little critters -- without expensive tutors, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In @lt;i@gt;Microbiology Demystified, @lt;/i@gt; health sciences professor Tom Betsy and Demystifed series veteran Jim Keogh provide an effective and painless way to learn and review microbiology. You'll cover the core material of a standard textbook -- without the confusion and frustration. @lt;p@gt;With @lt;i@gt;Microbiology Demystified, @lt;/i@gt; you master the subject one step at a time -- at your own speed. Unlike most books on microbiology, general concepts are presented first -- and the details follow. This unique self-teaching guide gives you a quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses -- and a 100-question "final exam" to review the entire book.@lt;p@gt;This heavily illustrated and entertaining self-teaching tool gives you everything you need to: @lt;ul@gt;@lt;li@gt;Painlessly master all major microbiology concepts, in the order they are taught by standard texts@lt;li@gt;Decipher complex terms and ideas, with a fun, easy-to-read format@lt;li@gt;Learn microbiology from an expert teacher partnered with a writer who takes the student's point of view@lt;li@gt;Conquer single-celled and multicellular microorganisms@lt;li@gt;Get friendly with viruses, viroids, prions, fungi, algae, and more@lt;li@gt;Learn microbes' role in disease and disease transmission@lt;li@gt;Find out about the immune response and drugs that combat microbial infections@lt;li@gt;Take a "final exam" and grade it yourself!@lt;/ul@gt;@lt;p@gt;A fast, effective, and fun way to learn microbiology, @lt;i@gt;Microbiology Demystified@lt;/i@gt; is the perfect shortcut to a deeper understanding of the world of super-small creatures and their role in health and disease.