Microbiology: Principles and Explorations, 7th Edition

In May 0f 2000, the Washington Academy of Sciences gave Jackie the Leo Schubert Award for Excellence in Teaching of Science in College. This award is given for exceptional teaching and writing in the field of microbiology, with particular emphasis on the teaching o undergraduate students.

In addition to her extensive teaching experience, Dr. Black has engaged in fieldwork and studies throughout the globe. Her travels have taken her from the interior of Iceland to Belgium, Germany, Lappland, China, South America, Portugal, the barrier reef of Belize, and most recently to over a dozen universities in Russia.

Dr. Black describes herself as an "incorrigible snoop," interested in all the various aspects and applications of microbiology. this natural curiosity, coupled with her classroom and laboratory experience, makes her uniquely qualified to author an introductory microbiology textbook. This book conveys her sense of excitement for microbiology and offers the most current information on developments and applications within this field.

·      “Improved Art Program” The art program has been updated with a number of new beautifully rendered illustrations, updated micrographs and photographs are found throughout this new edition.

·      “Cutting edge currency” Fully revised coverage of bioterrorism, microbial genetics and immunology to include the most up to date examples, applications, and information.

·      “Take another look” New end-of-chapter questions including new and revised Clinical Case Studies, Figure Questions, and Critical Thinking Questions, and Self-Quiz Questions.

·         “Book Specific Animations and Video Clips” New animations and video clips have been added to amplify key concepts for students.

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·      Informal, student-centered writing style serves more as a narrative for students exploring microbiology than as a textbook that reads as a list of facts.

·      Accurate and informative art program.  The text includes artwork produced by award winning medical illustrators and photographs that have been personally researched and identified by the author.

·      Authoritative author.  This title is written by a microbiologist, who teaches microbiology on a consistent basis.

·      Supportive pedagogical aids that help foster a students understanding of the subject matter and its applications.