AWESOME BOOK - A must buy if you're taking Microbiology
I have to say that this book is a AMAZING. I'm using it as a supplement to my note from class and it is more understandable then my 1000+ paged textbook. Of course I skim through my textbook since this book doesn't have EVERYTHING, but the essentials are summarized quite nicely. I felt like I was actually learning something as I read it! Although I have yet to take my first test for Micro, I feel that whatever grade I get, it is (by God's grace of course) with the help of this book that the grade will probably be higher, rather than burdening myself with reading 7 chapters about microbes.
A great supplement and a must buy. I recommended it to my friend, too. :)
Easy to tackle this volume of material.
An assignment for work has me hitting the books and I chose this highly recommended one. The review of old knowledge and clear presentation of the new material I need for an upcoming project is just what I was looking for. Not an outline by any means - a lot of information to digest but in readable and interesting pieces. The self-tests keep me on track.
"THE" Cliffs Notes on Microbiology
I was originally looking for a Barron's version of flash cards for Microbiology, since I loved and was so successful with their version of Anatomy flash cards for my A&P I and II classes this last summer. But since there was no Barron's Microbiology Flash Card product and only this book, I went for it and made the purchase. This book is the down and dirty, concise, and extremely helpful every-day person's guide to Micro. Not full of fluff, and not weak on details. I found this book more helpful than the flash cards that WERE available in my school bookstore.... ("Microbiology", by Bryan Edwards Publishing). In the book, there are helpful diagrams, charts, and self tests after every section to help me ensure that I am getting the info I set out to learn when I sit down with it. No color pictures, so if you're up late and need lots of brilliant ocular stimuli while reading, put on your kids 3-D paper glasses and get back to reading! This is helping me in my class. Good luck to all of you!
Well written and Comprehensive. Simply the Best !!!
Just got it two days ago and already on Chapter 3. Very comprehensive and yet Not Boring and Not Overwhelming. I think it is the way all the information has been organized that makes it easier to understand. I didn't know Microbiology book could be a fun read.
Warning, without biology background, the material could be hard to understand because it is very comprehensive. I just went through two quarters of Anatomy and Physiology and that made it much easier for me to understand the materials. With some college level biology and chemistry, it is easy and fun read.
Excellent for what it is: simple.
I used this book extensively when I took microbiology last semester. It is not a replacement for your regular textbook, but it is an excellent place to go when your textbook is too complicated. When you need an idea or process spelled out in a simple, straightforward way, this is the place to look. I often had it open right next to my textbook.
