For pre-nursing and allied health students (including mixed-majors courses).

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The DIGITAL UPDATE (available for fall 2020 classes) gives you revised content and resources that keep your course current.

The Pearson eText and Mastering have been updated to provide new author-written content and cutting-edge microbiology research critical for today's students. To learn more, click the Features tab.

Explore the invisible world of microbiology and why it matters to human life

Dr. Robert Bauman's Microbiology with Diseases by Body System engages students in visualizing the invisible and practicing critical thinking with real-world problems and clinical applications. Author-created Video Tutors and Disease in Depth features foster understanding and encourage students to explore microbiology. The continued focus on clinical situations prepares students for future opportunities and success in applied practice and healthcare careers.

Personalize learning with Mastering Microbiology

By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, Mastering personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Mastering Microbiology provides tutorials, animations and career relevant applications that enable students to see the invisible world of microbiology, to master key microbiology concepts, and to apply those concepts to human life.

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