Microbiology Demystified [Paperback]

Tom Betsy (Author), James Keogh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0071446508 | ISBN-13: 978-0071446501 | Edition: 1

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.

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From the Back Cover

PUT MICROBIOLOGY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

You don't need to be intimidated by microbiology, stumbling block to many a health sciences student. Now anyone can master the world of tiny little critters -- without expensive tutors, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Microbiology Demystified, health sciences professor Tom Betsy and Demystifed series veteran Jim Keogh provide an effective and painless way to learn and review microbiology. You'll cover the core material of a standard textbook -- without the confusion and frustration.

With Microbiology Demystified, you master the subject one step at a time -- at your own speed. Unlike most books on microbiology, general concepts are presented first -- and the details follow. This unique self-teaching guide gives you a quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses -- and a 100-question "final exam" to review the entire book.

This heavily illustrated and entertaining self-teaching tool gives you everything you need to:

• Painlessly master all major microbiology concepts, in the order they are taught by standard texts
• Decipher complex terms and ideas, with a fun, easy-to-read format
• Learn microbiology from an expert teacher partnered with a writer who takes the student's point of view
• Conquer single-celled and multicellular microorganisms
• Get friendly with viruses, viroids, prions, fungi, algae, and more
• Learn microbes' role in disease and disease transmission
• Find out about the immune response and drugs that combat microbial infections
• Take a "final exam" and grade it yourself!

A fast, effective, and fun way to learn microbiology, Microbiology Demystified is the perfect shortcut to a deeper understanding of the world of super-small creatures and their role in health and disease.

About the Author

Tom Betsy, D.C., teaches microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and other courses in the nursing and allied health programs at Bergen Community College in northern New Jersey. Dr. Betsy is widely admired by his students for his ability to simplify complex subjects. He lives in Hillsdale, New Jersey.

Jim Keogh is a writer and teacher of computing at Columbia University. He is the author of more than 60 books. This is the seventh book in the Demystified series that he has authored. The others are Pharmacology Demystified, JavaScript Demystified, ASP.NET Demystified, Data Structures Demystified, OOP Demystified, and Java Demystified. He lives in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (May 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071446508
• ISBN-13: 978-0071446501
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Bacteriology

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Got me through my microbiology course, July 13, 2005

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CANurse "Carol" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microbiology Demystified (Paperback)

Let's say that I'll never be a microbiologist, but I needed to get through microbiology to stay in nursing school. Microbiology Demystified is getting me through my microbiology course. I take it to class so I can lookup anything I don't understand. This book is right on target so far. I've been pulling a B+. Now if they only had a demystified book for my other nursing courses I would be home free.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this instead of the micro textbooks, July 13, 2005

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MariaRN "MariaRN" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microbiology Demystified (Paperback)

This was a great find. I was talking a microbiology course this summer as part of my RN program, but the teacher was confusing and the textbook was too technical. I took a chance and got a hold of a copy of this book. They should have used this as the textbook. Everything is written clearly, perfectly at the level I needed. I have a friend who is taking micro in the fall and she is going to use this book instead of buying the text.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why can't they write textbooks like this, July 25, 2005

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The Morehead - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microbiology Demystified (Paperback)

This book got me through microbiology with a B+. Any easy read. Tech jargon is defined and explained in every day English. Much better than the textbook they required us to buy and for a fraction of its price. Can't go wrong buying this.