pt. 1. Principles of microbiology
[ch.] 1. The science of microbiology
[ch.] 3. Methods of studying microorganisms
[ch.] 4. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
[ch.] 5. Metabolism of microorganisms
[ch.] 6. The genetics of microorganisms
[ch.] 7. Recombinant DNA technology
[ch.] 8. The growth of microorganisms
[ch.] 9. Controlling microorganisms
[ch.] 11. The prokaryotes
[ch.] 12. Eukaryotic microorganisms, helminths, and arthropod vectors
pt. 3. Principles of human-microbe interaction
[ch.] 14. Microorganisms and human health
[ch.] 15. Microorganisms and human disease
[ch.] 16. Defending the body's interior: nonspecific defenses
[ch.] 17. The immune system: specific defenses of the body's interior
[ch.] 18. Immunologic disorders
[ch.] 19. Diagnostic immunology
[ch.] 20. Preventing disease: epidemiology and public health
pt. 4. Human diseases caused by microorganisms
[ch.] 22. Infections of the respiratory system
[ch.] 23. Infections of the digestive system
[ch.] 24. Infections of the genitourinary system
[ch.] 25. Infections of the nervous system
[ch.] 26. Infections of the body's surfaces
[ch.] 27. Systemic infections
pt. 5. Benefits and uses of microorganism
[ch.] 28. Microorganisms and the environment
[ch.] 29. Microbial biotechnology.
