Welcome to the World of Protists, Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses!
A few representatives from this microscopic world:
 Spirulina,a species of cyanobacterium. Known also as blue-green algae;
called a health food by the ancient Aztecs, it is rich
in protein, beta carotene, iron, vitamin B-12 and the rare
essential fatty acid, GLA. Also said to boost the human
Immune System. |
 Giardia lamblia Human giardiasis ("beaver fever") usually results from drinkingwater contaminated with this protozoan. Infections are frequently seen in day care centers and among campers. In acute cases, symptoms may include nausea, upper intestinal pain and mild or severe diarrhea. Fever and chills may be present, and symptoms may even mimic a peptic ulcer or gall bladder disease. More Information on Giardia lamblia |
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Soil bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. |
Rhizopus sp. |
This course is an introduction to the fascinating world of microbial
organisms, to their characteristics and organization, and to their
important roles in all aspects of the biosphere.
See our Microbiology Schedule for Spring 2009
Tortora, Funke, and Case,
Microbiology, An Introduction Ninth Edition (2007).
ISBN 0-8053-4791-7
Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco.
Johnson and Case, Laboratory
Experiments in Microbiology Eighth Edition
(2006).
ISBN 0-8053-8292-5
Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco.
Optional Textbooks that may be helpful to you:
The Microbiology Coloring Book ISBN 0-0604-1925-3
Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory by Steve Alexander & Dennis Strete ISBN 0-8053-2732-0
Techniques in Microbiology: A Student Handbook by John M. Lammert ISBN 0-13-224011-4
 A White Blood Cell being attacked by the AIDS virus. |
A Radiolarian,a member of the Protozoa. |
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