Microbiology for water/wastewater operators. ([2000])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Frank R. Spellman.
• Authors: Spellman, Frank R
• Contents: Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- PART 1: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Microbiology -- Classification -- The Cell -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 2: The Microscope -- Stains -- Gram Stain -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 3: Bacteria -- How Well Do We Know Bacteria? -- Shapes, Forms, Sizes, and Arrangements of Bacterial Cells -- Bacterial Cell Surface Structures and Cell Inclusions -- Plasma Membrane (Cytoplasmic Membrane) -- Cytoplasm -- Mesosome -- Nucleoid (Nuclear Body or Region) -- Ribosomes -- Inclusions (Storage Granules) -- Chemical Composition -- Metabolism -- Classification -- Actinomycetes -- Nocardia -- Viruses -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 4: Fungi -- Classification -- Identification -- Definition of Key Terms -- Cultivation of Fungi -- Reproduction -- Nutrition and Metabolism -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 5: Algae -- Definition of Key Terms -- Algae- Description -- Characteristics Used in Classifying Algae -- Characteristics of Algal Divisions -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 6: Protozoa and Other Microorganisms -- Protozoa -- Rotifers -- Crustaceans -- Worms (Nematodes and Flatworms) -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 7: Enzymes -- Nature of Enzymes -- Action of Enzymes -- Efficiency, Specificity, and Classification of Enzymes -- Effect of Environment on Enzyme Activity -- Summary -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 8: Metabolic Transformations -- General Metabolism -- Glycolysis -- Krebs Cycle (TCA) -- Electron Transport System -- Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Metabolism -- Microbial Nutrition -- Nutrition -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 9: Microbial Growth -- Bacterial Growth -- Bacterial Growth Curve -- Continuous Culture -- The Effect of Environmental Factors on Growth -- Summary of Key Terms. Chapter 10: Pathogenicity -- Causal Factors for Transmission of Disease -- Parasites and Pathogens -- Summary -- Summary of Key Terms -- PART 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS -- Chapter 11: Practical Bacteriology -- Culture Media -- Definition of Key Terms -- Types of Media -- Media Categories -- Preparation of Media -- Aseptic Technique -- Inoculation Techniques -- Cultural Characteristics -- Counting Bacteria -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 12: Coliforms -- Summary of Key Terms -- Chapter 13: Bacteriological Examination of Water -- Coliform Testing -- Summary -- Summary of Key Terms -- Appendix -- Bibliography -- Index.
• Edition: Revised, reprint edition
• Publisher Details: Lancaster, Pennsylvania : Technomic Pub. Co., Inc
• Publication Date: 2000
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 209 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 576.192; Water -- Microbiology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482278989; 1482278987
• Related ISBNs: 9781566769082; 1566769086
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-204) and index.; Note: Description based on print version record.
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