Work more effectively and gauge your progress as you go along! This Student Study Guide that is designed to accompany Black brings microbiology to life with its special attention to lively applications and real-life connections. It covers such areas as microbial growth, multicellular parasites, control of microorganisms, host- microbe interactions, infectious diseases, and applied microbiology. The Sixth Edition is also updated to include new sections on bioterrorism, microbial genetics, and immunology, arming readers with the latest examples and information.