Microbiology edition

The book follows the standard set up of other text books, beginning with a short history of microbiology, moving into the structure of a cell, how prokaryotes are different than eukaryotes, moves on to discuss genetics, biochemistry and metabolism, and finishes with microbes and human health.

It is logical and well organized. I really liked the interface. The online rendering produced detailed images that were in line with the text. I thought the text was broken up into digestible pieces with clear and easy to read diagrams interspersed. The layout was well thought out. The book is culturally sensitive and presents discussions of disease spread and nomenclature using correct and unbiased terminology.

I was impressed with the chapters at the beginning of the book and at the end of the book. The middle chapters that are not focused on what makes a microbe or on human health are the chapters I would like to see increase in detail and depth.

The breadth of topics covered would be good for a range of at least undergraduate-level micro courses. This is definitely a strength of the text. Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less. I really like the later sections dealing with newer methods being used to study microbes, as well as the organ system specific infection chapters.

Though the book is clearly written for students interested in the health professions, I think that the text is also applicable to those interested in other applications of microbiology. Some of these non-medical applications may also be added in later iterations as well.

It would be fairly easy to customize teaching from different sections of the text to meet the specific needs of my students. I think that the overall organization of the text was great. There are some sections that require updating however as newer technologies are now being used in medical and academic research that are not included in the current iteration.

The interface is clean and straight-forward. I do also really like the links that are available to access additional information resources for selected topics. This is a really neat feature. As with many STEM texts, the best described history of the beginning of this field only includes white men. A suggestion would be to layer in examples from more contemporary science as new discoveries are made to more evenly distribute the representation within the book. Additionally, there are some historical references from at least the early 's that could be added in so that contributions from women and scientists of color are recognized among science students.

I would be interested in using this book for future microbiology classes. I think that as a reference for some basic concepts it is a great tool for students. As an instructor, I also appreciate the instructor tools that are available, given the format of the book OER.

Some updating would improve the text, both for content and representation of scientists, but overall, it is a great text. The comprehensiveness of the text is in line with a commercial publisher's Microbiology text.

The approach is different, and this text spends the initial several chapters introducing the topic of Microbiology in a survey type fashion. Instructors will need to take care not to lose the students interest as they introduce the material in the first 6 chapters followed immediately by 3 chapters covering Biochemistry, Metabolism and Growth. Students find the content of these 3 chapters drastically different than the first 6, and instructors should consider reordering the 3 chapters and the remaining content to provide a smoother transition from microbial phenotypic traits to genotypic traits.

I have used the text in a level introductory Microbiology course for one semester, and found it to be free of errors, accurate and unbiased. The authors have done a great job of editing the text. Commercial textbooks in the field of Microbiology are updated every 3 to 5 years, this text is currently in the fourth edition and is mostly up to date. An example, the section on recent viral outbreaks such and Zika and Ebola.

One area that required some updating was the section on horizontal gene transfer, which was easily updated. The figures included with the text are not of the same quality one finds in commercial texts and are more sparingly present throughout the text. Both of these issues can be addressed by the instructor, possibly by supplementing the text with both additional and higher quality figures. I used a commercial Microbiology text in the spring semester and this text in the fall semester.

Both classes had approximately students with similar backgrounds and preparation. Although the students appreciated free access to the text book, the quality and frequency of the figures was an issue for some students. The text flowed well from chapter to chapter and it was not apparent that multiple authors had been used. The chapter quizzes were well liked by the students as well as the online interactive quizzes. I found the chapters and sections self-contained and free standing.

This made it very easy to rearrange the order and delete sections to fit the needs of the course and the students. The flow to this text is well organized. It follows a logical approach. I personally prefer presenting the "Genes and Genomes" topics before microbial metabolism, and it was easy to rearrange the order of presentation for the students. I did not find anything that I believe could be interpreted as offensive or culturally insensitive during my use of this textbook.

In summary, this text was a reasonable replacement for the commercial text that I normally use. I have mixed feelings about continuing with it in the future. The free access for the students is a major plus and makes the decision a difficult one. As this text exists, the commercial Microbiology texts have a clear advantage in the quality and frequency of the figures as well as the PowerPoint outlines that are provided to instructors.

This text would be much better if the instructor had the time to modify and add, probably double, the number of figures that accompany the text. The issue with this is finding a source for better quality and additional figures? Using figures from commercial texts is not a possibility and free-source figures are rare or not available for each topic and again the quality can be an issue.

The text would benefit from a major effort from all the open users to contribute their individually generated figures to a data base that all users to access. This textbook authored by Nina Parker et al. Each chapter provides a sufficient historical background regarding pioneers of scientific discoveries, advancements in scientific technologies, and global health impacts. The subject matter includes basic science, empirical and clinical reasonings, thus an impeccable textbook for aforementioned student demographics.

Additionally, the authors elegantly provided fundamental supplements to physics, chemistry, mathematic basics, metabolic pathways, and taxonomy relevant to microbiology within the Appendix. It includes a thorough glossary of terminology and an index of symbols and terms with associated internal link to respective section web-based or page number. The content is presented accurately, inclusive of proper citing and footnotes at the end of each section.

The textbook is written in an unbiased manner with appropriate attention to inclusiveness and cultural sensitivities. One particular example is highlighted in the background of Henrietta Lacks Section 6. The text further proceeds to Eye on Ethics and promotes an unbiased approach to ethical and critical reasoning regarding current research standards, informed consent, or compensatory actions.

Overall the material presented is relevant and exhibits longevity. Subsections provide auxiliary explanations and background e. Figures and illustrations significantly enhance and supplement written text. The text has an internally consistent framework, in which the reader can rapidly gain comfort in layout and presentation of material. Each chapter includes a brief introduction, learning objectives, subsections e.

Terminology is consistent and discipline-appropriate with frequent repetition that aids effective learning. The text is constructed in a readily divisible manner, if instructor desires to reorganize the material flow within the chapter or holistically. Subheadings are judiciously utilized to overwhelm the reader, thus allowing reorganization and realignment without disruption of logical flow. The topics are presented in a logical style holistically and within chapters.

Due to the modularity of the text, it can be easily reorganized to fit the design and pace of course. As aforementioned in the Consistency section, the structure and flow of each chapter provides the reader a sense of navigational ease.

The text is void of significant interface issues, navigational problems or distortion of illustrations. I did encounter one broken link in Section 2. The Table of Contents interface on both web-based and.

Nevertheless, an overall substantial effort of representation and inclusivity was exhibited. Our microbiology lecture committee is in the process of adopting an OER textbook for our newly designed combination course of Biology and Allied Health majors in Fall I also appreciate the instructor resources PowerPoints, Test Bank, and Chapter Review Question Answer Guide, and Canvas Course integration to allow for seamless implementation for a traditional, online or hybrid course.

This OER is simply amazing! Every topic, and issues within that topic, is covered. For a health sciences course this book has all that is needed including "Clinical Focus" scenarios in every chapter. I have read the entire text and have yet to find a factual error.

Also, the answers to chapter review questions are accurate - again, I have yet to find a mistake. Relevance is a strong point of Parker's text. The "Eye on Ethics" sections cover current issues and are a wonderful starting point for both in class and online discussions. This book provides in depth explanations of complex issues. There are "Micro Connections" discussions that offer even more clarification and extension of in text concepts. Well written for any student population.

Each section of the text is summarized with "Check Your Understanding" questions. These focus the student on the material presented and also allow the instructor to quickly appreciate the topics in the preceding section.

The organization of this text is quite well done. The introductory concepts prepare for the final chapters on microbial disease of the organ systems. I do feel that the chapters on the immune system should have been moved a bit earlier in the text, certainly before the "Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity" and "Disease and Epidemiology.

Parker's interface is well done, and is free of navigational issues and display feature distractions. This text uses examples, case studies, and presentation of ethical concerns, that are relevant to nearly every race, culture, and even continent! I highly recommend this OpenStax textbook and use it for my own microbiology for health sciences course. There is absolutely no sacrifice in quality for this free book!!

This book is a well described source for general microbiology. Most of the terminology is well described. Its largest limitayion is the lack of industrial specifically in biofuels and ecological microbiology applications. In my review no significant inaccuracies where found in this textbook.

The descriptions of processes and structures in the microbial world are written better than in the some of the traditional textbook that I have read in the past. All information are correct. The text is reasonably comprehensive. It covers most important up-to-date areas of Microbiology.

Better to update more on biofuels technology and on cancer. The textbook is written is a very clear, and easy to understand text. The technical language used is well-explained and a glossary is provided. The structure of each module and the summary tables provides a clear picture for students to understand the information presented Only the Immunology chapter is not so clear. Each unit within the text is consistent.

It has the same flow and expression for each unit making the text an easy and interesting read with applicable review and summaries. Relevant terms are highlighted in the summary. With the structure of the text students will know how to follow the information in the book.

Each module is small enough to load quickly and contains relevant "breaks" in content to give the students the opportunity to apply the content through case studies, links to learning and disease profiles. Pictures are all very clear. All modules cover the topics thoroughly, can be read quickly and could be reorganized easily for use in an online course or blended or hybrid class. It follows a logical approach from the history, through cell structure and functions, genetics, control mechanisms, immune function and finally the specific pathogens by body system.

This flows allows the text to be clear to understand. Although there did not appear to be anything that could be construed as offensive or culturally insensitive in my review of this textbook. The text could benefit from including more cultural diversity and awareness. As a microbiologist I found this to be a good text to introduce students to the field of microbiology with ease.

I've used this text for two sections of microbiology in the past year and felt that only three topics are missing from this text: up to date information on genetic transfer mechanisms, the glycolytic alternative pathways which I use to discuss I've used this text for two sections of microbiology in the past year and felt that only three topics are missing from this text: up to date information on genetic transfer mechanisms, the glycolytic alternative pathways which I use to discuss diversity at a metabolic level , and applied topics in microbial ecology basics of symbiosis are included.

The index and glossary were adequate for the subjects covered in the text. I teach a general microbiology course at a 4 year liberal arts college taken by junior and senior biology, biochemistry, or pre-med majors and this text seemed more suited for pre-health professions students given the ten chapters on the immune system and diseases of various body systems as well as clinical case studies in each chapter than for students going on into graduate research programs.

I didn't notice any glaring errors in the text, but a few of the images were less clear than desired, so I supplemented from other online sources. I felt the text was up to date on the topics that were covered -- but I had to use another source for the most recent information on mechanisms of horizontal gene transfers e.

I was very happy to see the use of the eucaryote supergroup taxonomy in this text vs the older 5 Kingdom system still popular in many classrooms. This text is subdivided enough that editing should be a very straightforward process. I asked my students about this text compared to other textbooks they've used in biology and chemistry courses for majors and they overwhelmingly felt it was the easiest to read book compared to physiology, genetics, organic, and biochemistry.

However, students often want to just study "what's important" and are so busy with jobs and activities that they seldom read a text before class even if they find it very readable. They still asked me to pare it down and give them a discrete list of "what they really need to know" before exams. I was pleasantly surprised about the consistency because the text is an open source, free option. I feared it wouldn't have continuity -- that it might read like a patchwork written by a variety of authors, but it is organized in the same way for each chapter which provides clarity and structure.

The end of chapter quizzes are excellent and students liked the online interactive quizzes. The chapter structure made assignment of readings very manageable. The only issue I found was that pagination online vs in the pdf vs in the printed text which I purchased as a desk copy did not always match.

We had two major issues with the online interface: 1 as noted above, the page numbers are not always the same among the different formats online vs pdf vs hardcopy ; 2 students liked the interactive end of chapter quizzes, but didn't like having to complete an entire quiz before submitting answers and finding out which concepts they needed to review.

Maybe chapter-length quizzes could be broken into shorter quizzes based on sections? I had not really considered cultural relevance in a biology textbook before completing my first Open Textbook Library review last year -- I always focused on accuracy and breadth of content. Now I look over the images to see if diverse peoples are represented and if case studies seem to use a variety of names, ages, genders to give an inclusive feel to the text. If you glance through the images photos and sketches and the case studies, you'll see that this text does include a variety of folks I'm grateful that the ASM stepped up early to promote this text -- I've heard from colleagues across campus that most professional academic societies have not taken this step and often rely on book publishers to help defray costs of their society's annual meetings.

This text is a solid foundation for microbiology educators to continue to revise and develop so that all students, regardless of their financial means, will have free access to accurate, up to date, information. This book is a well written and good source for a general microbiology course. The information is easy to follow and covers the most important topics in microbiology. The glossary is clear and concise read more. The glossary is clear and concise.

The structure of each module and the summary tables provides a clear picture for students to understand the information presented. It has the same flow for each unit making the text an easy and interesting read with applicable review and summaries. All modules cover the topics thoroughly, can be read quickly and could be reorganized easily for use in an online course or blended class.

This book is a well rounded source for general microbiology. Its largest shortcoming is the lack of industrial and ecological microbiology applications. There is some but it would benefit from having an entire chapter specifically devoted to these There is some but it would benefit from having an entire chapter specifically devoted to these topics. Most of the terminology is explained well. The worst chapters for students getting lost in jargon are those covering immunology.

There is a lot of information crammed into these chapters that they are not explained as thoroughly as they could be. Being a microbiology textbook it does build off of the previous sections to help guide students through microbiology. I have been using this textbook to teach a level microbiology course for biology majors for the past year. We have not run into any significant problems. The students enjoy it and the instructor supplemental material has made implementing the use of this textbook easy for me.

The text was comprehensive in its approach to all of the fundamental topics of Microbiology. I did not see a section that was missing for my course, and the detail and connection that each section made to disease processes, even in the units I did not see a section that was missing for my course, and the detail and connection that each section made to disease processes, even in the units regarding more "dry" topics, such as microscopy, will make this relevant to students, particularly those going into healthcare fields.

I did not find significant inaccuracies in my review of the book. I actually feel that the descriptions of processes and structures in the microbial world are better described here than in the traditional textbook that I have used in the past.

I did not find significant biases within the text. The book will continuously need to be updated to reflect emerging diseases, but the current iteration is satisfactory for today's issues.

As mentioned in other reviews, a more comprehensive approach to the microbiome of the human, and even the viable, but non-culturable soil microbes and others could be explored in more detail in the future.

The structure of the text lends itself well to updates. I also feel that relevance in topic choices for the case studies and review questions in each unit is important, and the text represented itself well here. It is a very clear, easy to understand text. The technical jargon is well-explained and a glossary is provided.

Examples and tables are given for illustration of complex ideas and topics. The work is fairly consistent; each unit has the same structural components, which follow major topics after a short introduction of the chapter. Learning outcomes are consistently listed, and the framework follows major microbiological topics organized around common themes ie: immune system functions, respiratory diseases, biochemistry of microbes, etc. This text, particularly within the web version, does not overwhelm the reader with major blocks of text.

Even larger sections are well-thought out with strategic placement of images and Clinical Focus boxes. Additional resource links do not disrupt the reader, rather, they present themselves at the end of a paragraph or chapter section as a logical next step for continued learning.

The topics are organized clearly, and I would perhaps rearrange topics to better suit my courses. I would like to see biochemistry earlier in the text, and perhaps immune system functions last.

I also would like to have learning outcomes at the beginning of the chapter, in addition to within in each section. Although there is a glossary, a mini-glossary at the end of each chapter would increase ease of access to students.

The images and charts in this text were fantastic. The use of images within tables was also helpful ie: within bacterial morphologies 3. I did not find significant grammatical issues within the text. It is clearly written and understandable. I did not see major instances of cultural insensitivity, though it would be nice to see more diverse gender pronouns in the future.

I do appreciate the inclusion of female scientists within some of the historical context of microbial discovery ie: Lynn Margulis in 3. It covers most important areas of Microbiology. There are no ambiguities in the text. It can be used by undergraduates and graduate students alike. The terminology is generally consistent. At certain instances, there is some back-and-forth usage of technical terms and more generic expressions. This book is generally good read.

Can be useful for both graduate and undergraduate students. More emphasis on cellular Microbiology and responses of the immune system to microbial threats could have added more value to the book. Newer editions would need to cover emerging infectious diseases and the human microbiome in a more comprehensive manner. The textbook is comprehensive an covers all concepts of microbiology clearly. Information is easy to follow. This is book is very suitable for non Microbiology majors like Nursing program.

The book is well written and the information presented is accurate and up-to-date. Materials are frequently cited. The information is up-to-date. There are new emerging disease like Ebola that needs to be updated regularly. I would expect the the treatment and prevention information will need to be updated frequently, but those areas change so rapidly that updating is only to be expected.

For instructors who wish to use a different order, we have made each chapter as independent as possible and have included numerous cross-references. Graphs and other disease statistics include the most current data available.

These two-page spreads focus on the most challenging topics for students to master: metabolism Chapter 5 , genetics Chapter 8 , and immunology Chapter Each spread breaks down these important concepts into manageable steps and gives students a clear learning framework for the related chapters.

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Gerard J. Description For pre-nursing and allied health students including mixed-majors courses. Preface Preface is available for download in PDF format. Interactive Microbiology is a dynamic suite of interactive tutorials and animations that teach key microbiology concepts. Students actively engage with each topic and learn from manipulating variables, predicting outcomes, and answering assessment questions that test their understanding of basic concepts and their ability to integrate and build on these concepts.

Each Interactive Microbiology module presents information in two parts: one for basic concepts, and one as a scientific thinking exercise that requires students to apply what theyve learned to a novel scenario.

Pearson eText, optimized for mobile, seamlessly integrates videos and other rich media with the text andgives students access to their textbook anytime, anywhere. Pearson eText is available with Mastering Microbiology when packaged with new books, or as an upgrade students can purchase online.

Accessibility screen-reader ready Configurable reading settings, including resizable type and night reading mode Instructor and student note-taking, highlighting, bookmarking, and search tools Embedded videos for a more interactive learning experience Dynamic Study Modules help students study effectively on their own by continuously assessing their activity and performance in real time.

Students complete a set of questions with a unique answer format that also asks them to indicate their level of confidence in their answer. Questions repeat until the student can answer them all correctly and confidently. These are available as graded assignments prior to class, and accessible on smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Instructors can now remove questions from Dynamic Study Modules to better fit their course. Adaptive Follow-Up Assignments can be optionally assigned based on each students performance on the original homework assignment and provide additional coaching and practice as needed.

Exclusively available with Microbiology: An Introduction , these question sets continuously adapt to each students needs, making efficient use of study time. Help students tough key microbiology topics NEW! In the Clinic Video Tutors bring to life the clinical case scenarios in the chapter-opening In the Clinic features from the printed text. These videos show how concepts in each chapter are relevant to healthcare settings. Topics include: how DNA mutations enable microbes to develop antibiotic resistance; how gut microbes affect metabolism; how dichotomous keys help clinicians identify agents of infection; and signs and symptoms of common microbial infections.

Each Video Tutor includes assessments assignable in Mastering Microbiology that are tied to learning outcomes. MicroBoosters are a suite of brief video tutorials covering key concepts that some students may need to review or relearn. Similar to the proven coaching activities that accompany the books Foundation Figures , these assignment options ensure that students master the toughest topics before moving on in the chapter.

Tools for you, the instructor NEW! Ready-to-Go Teaching Modules in the Instructor Resources of Mastering Microbiology help instructors efficiently make use of the available teaching tools for the toughest topics in microbiology. Within the Ready-to-Go Teaching Modules, Adopt a Microbe modules enable instructors to select specific pathogens for additional focus throughout the text.

Pre-class assignments, in-class activities, and post-class assessments are provided for ease of use. Watch our video to learn about Ready-to-Go Teaching modules. Learning Catalytics helps generate class discussion, customize lectures, and promote peer-to-peer learning with real-time analytics.

As a student response tool, Learning Catalytics uses students smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more interactive tasks and thinking. Team names are no longer case sensitive. Help your students develop critical thinking skills.

Monitor responses to find out where your students are struggling. Rely on real-time data to adjust your teaching strategy. Automatically group students for discussion, teamwork, and peer-to-peer learning. About the Book ASM guidelines: The American Society of Microbiology has released six underlying concepts and 22 related topics to provide a framework for key microbiological topics deemed to be of lasting importance beyond the classroom.

These topics identify what students should understand at a deep level, including the big-picture ramifications of those concepts and how they relate to other issues within the field. The 13th edition explains the themes and competencies at the beginning of the book and incorporates call-outs when chapter content matches one of these 22 topics.