Introduction to Microbiology
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Ying Liu, City College of San Francisco
Student Authors, City College of San Francisco, University of Dundee
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Publisher: City College of San Francisco
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Microscopes
- Macromolecules
- Prokaryotic Cell
- Eukaryotic Cell
- Prokaryotic Pathogens
- Acellular Pathogens
- Microbial Metabolism I
- Microbial Metabolism II
- Microbial Growth
- DNA and RNA
- Central Dogma
- Horizontal Gene Transfer and Operons
- Antibiotics
- Antibiotic Resistance and Other Antimicrobials
- Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
- Pathogenicity and Virulence Factors
- Disease and Epidemiology
- Microbiomes
- Innate Immunity I
- Innate Immunity II
- Adaptive Immunity I
- Adaptive Immunity II
- Hypersensitivities
- Diseases of the Immune System
- Diagnosing Infections
- Index
- Glossary
About the Book
Introduction to Microbiology is a textbook designed for non-majors and allied health microbiology courses. The book features chunked content, embedded assessments, and clearly stated learning objectives to support active and inclusive learning. It incorporates equity-focused case studies, interactive elements, and diverse global perspectives to enhance engagement and representation - reflecting our belief that students are not only learners but also co-creators of knowledge. Created by Ying Liu of City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in collaboration with undergraduate students from CCSF and the University of Dundee.
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Ying Liu, City College of San Francisco
Student Authors: Serena Chang, Grace Murphy, Esther Ajayi-Akinsulire, Isobel Ardren, Izabella Guy, Kai Johnston, Saskia Lee, and Lauren Russell (City College of San Francisco, University of Dundee)