Ⅰ principles of microbiology
1 the sience of microbiology
2 basic chenistry
3 methods of studying microorganisms
4 prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
5 metabolism of microorganisms
6 the genetics of microorganisms
7 tecombinant dna technology
8 the growth of microorganisms
9 controlling microorganisms
Ⅱ the microorganisms
10 classification
11 the prokaryotes
12 eukaryotic microorganisms,heleminths,and arthropod vectors
13 the viruses
Ⅲ principles of human-microbe interaction
14 microorganisms and human health
15 microorganisms and human disease
16 the body's three lines of defense against infection
17 the immune system:specific defenses of the body's interior
18 immunologic disorders
19 diagnostic immunology
20 preventing disease
21 pharmacology
Ⅳ human diseases caused by microorganisms
22 infections of the respiratory system
23 infections of the digestive system
24 infections of the genitourinary system
25 infections of the nernous system
26 infections of the body's surfaces
27 systemic infections
Ⅴ benefits and uses of microorganisms
28 microorganisms and the environment
29 microbial biotechnology
appendix Ⅰ metric measurements and conversions
appendix Ⅱ some word roots used in microbiology
appendix Ⅲ pronunciation of scientific names
appendix Ⅳ biochemical pathways
golssary
credits
index