Microbiology Demystified

by Tom Betsy, Jim Keogh

The high demand for nurses and other medical professionals has resulted in a dramatic enrollment increase in nursing schools and colleges who offer medical training. All these students are required to pass a course in microbiology, which tends to trip up many students. The proposed book will demystify the complex topic of microbiology in a way that students will gain the necessary skills required for several different branches of the medical profession.

Genres: Science, Reference, Biology, School, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published May 25, 2005

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is basically like Barton's or Cliffnotes for microbiology. Starting from the top down, it highlights the various topics and then digs a little bit. I don't know if it makes microbiology easy, as I didn't bother to recall all of the different types of protozoa. However, I got the gist. Thus, Mission Accomplished.

[Laura Gilfillan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simplistic to the point of being confusing, information sometimes inserted randomly, adding to the confusion. Still, there were glimmers of interest, and a decent section on how to prepare specimens for viewing under a microscope. Without a lot of detail, though.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good resource and reference book. I did not read it cover to cover, but it was great to look up whatever topic was stumping me. I will be using this book again.

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for a biology book that talks to you as a reader. This is it. The book is really laid back and definitely a good read.

[Hom Sack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise. Covers most of the topics in Prescott, Harley, Klein's Microbiology. It is good enough preparation for my attendance at Saturday's Microbial Sciences Initiative (MSI) Symposium.