Section I: Basic Principles.
1. Microorganisms.
2. Cells.
Section II: Growth and Metabolism.
3. Microbial Growth.
4. Microbial Metabolism: Energy Conservation.
5. Microbial Metabolism: Biosynthesis.
6. Controlling Microbial Growth.
Section III: Genetics.
7. Microbial Genetics: Basic Considerations.
8. Microbial Genetics: Gene Transfer.
9. Microbial Genetics: Genetic Engineering.
Section IV: The Microorganisms.
10. Classification of Microorganisms.
11. The Bacteria.
12. Eucaryotic Microorganisms: Protists and Fungi.
13. Viruses.
Section V: Pathogenesis and Immunity.
14. Microbial Pathogenicity.
15. Epidemiology.
16. Natural Immunity.
17. Acquired Immunity.
Section VI: The Pathogens.
18. Foodborne and Waterborne Pathogens.
19. Airborne Pathogens.
20. Sexually Transmitted Pathogens.
21. Pathogens Transmitted by Close, Person-To-Person Contact.
22. Zoonoses and Arthropodborne Pathogens.
23. Wound Infections.
24. Nosocomial Diseases.
Section VII: Final Perspectives.
25. Food Microbiology and Industrial Microbiology.
26. Microbial Ecology.