2020 by Linda Bruslind, Oregon State University.
Focus is on the bacteria and archaea (traditionally known as the “prokaryotes,”) and the viruses and other acellular agents.
Covers a broad range of the introductory microbiology basics in a clean, straight-to-the point manner, and introduces the working vocabulary needed. It covers many core topics.
2015 by Peggy O'Sullivan
Adapted from the Boundless version, is intended to provide health care professionals with a working knowledge of infectious disease. Much of the book is devoted to the structure/function relationships in pathogenic microorganisms and how these relationships are expressed in host-parasite interactions. The text also examines Microbial diseases of specific organ systems as well as host response mechanisms.
2017 by Molly Smith, Sara Selby, South Georgia State College. A a remix of Openstax Microbiology. Designed to cover the requirements for the single semester Microbiology course for non-majors and allied health students. Presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health.
2017 by Molly Smith, Sara Selby, South Georgia State College.
A remix of Openstax Microbiology.
Made to be used with the remixed textbook Microbiology for Allied Health Students, and the textbook has a set of Instructional Materials.
Updated 2022 by Nina Parker, Shenandoah University
Mark Schneegurt, et el.
Covers the requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. Presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. Makes the material interesting and accessible while maintaining career-application focus and scientific rigor. Art enhances understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.
This is the basis for other Microbiology textbooks.
2016 by Susan McLaughlin, Joan Petersen, Queensborough Community College.
Designed to engage students in hand-on activities that reinforce their understanding of the microbial world. Topics covered include: staining and microscopy, metabolic testing, physical and chemical control of Intended primarily for students preparing for a career in the health sciences, however many of the topics would be appropriate for a general microbiology course.
2020 by Deon O'Bryant, Sasha Guillory,
Bryan Mitchell, Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Developed to supplement OpenStax Microbiology. Topics include smear preparation, simple, gram, acid, and endospore staining, environmental effects on bacterial growth, and bacterial isolation from a mixed culture.
2003 by Kenneth Todar, University of Wisconsin.
Contents are suitable for courses concerning general microbiology and medical bacteriology. The current presentation should not be considered up-to-date beyond 2015.
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