Health Sciences (HSS)

Microbiology

Nina Parker (Shenandoah University) (OpenStax)

2016

Licence: CC BY 4.0

Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health.

Formats: Online and PDF; online LibreTexts version

Reviews: Open Textbook Library

Suggested for:

HSS 1100 Microbiology and Immunology

Microbiology

Linda Bruslind (Oregon State University)

2017

Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

In this textbook the focus will be on the bacteria and archaea (traditionally known as the “prokaryotes,”) and the viruses and other acellular agents.

Formats: Pressbooks WebBook, EPUB, PDF, and MOBI

Reviews: Open Textbook Library

Suggested for:

HSS 1100 Microbiology and Immunology

Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology: Discovering the Unseen World Through Hands-On Investigation

Susan McLaughlin and Joan Petersen (Queensborough Community College)

2016

Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

The exercises in this laboratory manual are 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 microorganisms, and immunology. The target audience is primarily students preparing for a career in the health sciences, however many of the topics would be appropriate for a general microbiology course as well.

Format: PDF

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Reviews: Open Textbook Library

Suggested for:

HSS 1100 Microbiology and Immunology

Microbiology for Allied Health Students

Molly Smith and Sara Selby (South Georgia State University)

2017

Licence: CC BY 4.0

Microbiology for Allied Health Students is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements for the single semester Microbiology course for non-majors and allied health students. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of Microbiology for Allied Health Students make the material interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter.

Format: PDF

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Reviews: Open Textbook Library

Suggested for:

HSS 1100 Microbiology and Immunology

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