Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory [Spiral-bound]

Steven K. Alexander (Author), Dennis Strete (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0805327320 | ISBN-13: 978-0805327328 | Publication Date: July 28, 2000

Tailored for the introductory microbiology laboratory course, the book features approximately 400 color photographs that demonstrate the results of laboratory procedures and show the morphology of important microorganisms. The photographs demonstrate the unique characteristics of common microorganisms and also their appearance after various stains and tests. Many of the photographs are labeled to point out important structures. The clearly written descriptions accompanying the photos helps students understand and, in some cases, achieve the results depicted in the photographs. Each laboratory procedure has the following sections: a Purpose and Procedure Summary, Tips for Success, and Expected Results. For anyone interested in microorganisms.

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Tailored for the introductory microbiology laboratory course, the book features approximately 400 color photographs that demonstrate the results of laboratory procedures and show the morphology of important microorganisms. The photographs demonstrate the unique characteristics of common microorganisms and also their appearance after various stains and tests. Many of the photographs are labeled to point out important structures. The clearly written descriptions accompanying the photos helps students understand and, in some cases, achieve the results depicted in the photographs. Each laboratory procedure has the following sections: a Purpose and Procedure Summary, Tips for Success, and Expected Results. For anyone interested in microorganisms.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 193 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings (July 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805327320
• ISBN-13: 978-0805327328
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars would not have survived microbiology lab without it, December 18, 2001

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Kelly Lue "schoolgirl-01" (yonkers, ny United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory (Spiral-bound)

this is by far the best atlas if you are taking a college level microbiology course. the lab section of the course moves very quickly and normally you're lab experiment book will not tell you what your results should be or what they will look like. every page of this atlas is high glossy quality color photos and the text is laid out in an easy to read format. every diagnostic test that is done in the lab is covered in this book not only in text but with color photos that show how each different microbe reacts under those conditions. i can not say enough about this atlas and you could spend a lot more money on other books that are far less informative. the publisher and the author must have been out of their minds when they set the price for this book. believe me you will be so pleased with this purchase, i use it every day. FYI i am pursuing a masters degree in microbiology and i have gotten a solid A in all of my microbiology courses, thanks to this book

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Atlas, June 5, 2004

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This review is from: Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory (Spiral-bound)

Pictures are of top quality. This makes microbiology a lot easier to understand. This book also helped me with lab. It showed pictures of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as examples quite clearly. I also highly recommend: Tortora's Microbiology Textbook. Tortora explains bacteria, viruses, parasites very well. For test preparation, get Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi. This study guide showed me what to expect on my college microbiology exams. This photo atlas is a definite keeper. Definitely not selling it back.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EXCITINGLY MICRO-VISUAL, March 11, 2003

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This review is from: Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory (Spiral-bound)

With hundreds of high-quality pictures, this atlas stands out. It is hard-to-beat!
Together with their sound descriptive texts, the figures of this book will serve as indispensable guide for both beginners and advanced learners alike. The print-resolutions of all the photographs are fine. As a result, each culture-colony was well-defined and represented.
This atlas is a significant visual lab, which would assist students in honing their understanding. As well, practicing laboratory scientists would cherish the complementary knowledge it provides. And given its fair price, there is no reason why I should refrain from recommending it. It's cute!