Welcome to the world of microbiology! You are starting a course that many thousands of previous students have
enjoyed—and successfully completed. But let's be frank. Microbiology, like most science courses, has its ups and
downs and its engaging ideas and some difficult-to-understand concepts. There are new words to learn and pronounce,
new processes to follow, and a completely new world of organisms to study. This website provides you with a number
of tools that will help you navigate the material. Like a tutor, it can help increase the efficiency of your
study time and condense the main ideas of the chapter.
There are individual Chapter Summaries, which focus on
the key points to be absorbed. You will be able to organize your learning into pieces and make the chapter less
overwhelming. Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, and an Interactive Glossary will allow you master the
vocabulary.
The Study Quizzes will test your understanding of the material you have studied, and help you estimate how well
you will do on the inevitable exams.
There are three sections of website links, each with its own focus. The
MicroFocus Links correlate to the MicroFocus Feature Boxes found within the text book, and allow for further
examination of the topic. Microbiology in the News explores interesting microbiology topics found in current
events. The Research-and-Reference Links presents external website resources to continue your study of
microbiology.