Ⅰ Principles of Microbiology 1 The Sience of Microbiology 2 Basic Chenistry 3 Methods of Studying Microorganisms 4 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells 5 Metabolism of Microorganisms 6 The Genetics of Microorganisms 7 Tecombinant DNA Technology 8 The Growth of Microorganisms 9 Controlling Microorganisms Ⅱ The Microorganisms 10 Classification 11 The Prokaryotes 12 Eukaryotic Microorganisms,Heleminths,and Arthropod Vectors 13 The Viruses Ⅲ Principles of Human-Microbe Interaction 14 Microorganisms and Human Health 15 Microorganisms and Human Disease 16 The Body's Three Lines of Defense Against Infection 17 The Immune System:Specific Defenses of the Body's Interior 18 Immunologic Disorders 19 Diagnostic Immunology 20 Preventing Disease 21 Pharmacology Ⅳ Human Diseases Caused by Microorganisms 22 Infections of the Respiratory System 23 Infections of the Digestive System 24 Infections of the Genitourinary System 25 Infections of the Nernous System 26 Infections of the Body's Surfaces 27 Systemic Infections Ⅴ Benefits and Uses of Microorganisms 28 Microorganisms and the Environment 29 Microbial Biotechnology Appendix Ⅰ Metric Measurements and Conversions Appendix Ⅱ Some Word Roots Used in Microbiology Appendix Ⅲ Pronunciation of Scientific Names Appendix Ⅳ Biochemical Pathways Golssary Credits Index