MyMicrobiologyPlace™ meets students' learning needs online
MyMicrobiologyPlace is a central place for students to access the online materials that will help them succeed in their microbiology course. This 24/7 personal study site lets students make the most of their valuable study time with book-specific materials for learning, practicing, and self-quizzing.
3-step Learning Path
Students want to study as efficiently as possible. The 3-step structure of MyMicrobiologyPlace allows students to: 1) identify what they don't know and generate a personalized Study Plan; 2) select the appropriate "learn & practice" activities to match their personalized Study Plan and individual learning style; and 3) and test their understanding with quizzes and tests.
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The content for every chapter follows an effective 3-step learning path:
Step 1 uses a Pre-Test as a roadmap to identify students' individual study needs. Students receive a Personalized Study Plan with question-specific feedback on each wrong answer, and each answer's feedback includes links to the exact section of myeBook that they need to review or to activities that help in learning the material.
Step 2 contains all of the high-quality learning activities, including the MicroFlix™ animations, Microbiology Animations, MP3 Tutor Sessions, and myeBook.
Step 3 offers a Post-Test to check students' overall understanding of the chapter and prepare for exams. It also includes Foundation Figure Quizzes, Microbe Review, and other practice quizzes. |
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Learn & Practice
Test YourselfDo your students need help learning the toughest topics in Microbiology?
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MicroFlix™ are interactive, 3D, movie-quality animations with self-paced tutorials and gradable quizzes that help students master three of the toughest topics in microbiology: metabolism, DNA replication, and immunology. Students can learn each of the topics by viewing the animations, completing the tutorial, printing a personal review sheet, and taking the quiz. Students also have access to BioFlix™ animations, which help them review relevant concepts from general biology.
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MP3 Tutor Sessions are audio tutorials — virtual office hours — for students to take advantage of anytime, anywhere. MP3 Tutor Sessions can be downloaded onto a computer and transferred to an iPod or any digital-media device that plays MP3 files. MP3 Tutor Sessions contain the following sections:
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Foundation Figure Quizzes
Foundation Figure Quizzes give students extra practice with core concepts. Each gradable quiz includes multiple-choice questions based on the figure as well as an essay question. Available for Tortora/Funke/Case Microbiology: An Introduction, 10e.
Personalized Study Plans
Personalized Study Plans are created for students with question-specific feedback on each wrong answer. Each answer's feedback includes links to the exact section of myeBook that they need to review that help in learning the material. See below for myeBook details.
myeBook is integrated within MyMicrobiologyPlace which gives students easy access to the text whenever and wherever they have access to the Internet. myeBook pages look exactly like the printed text and offer powerful new functionality for both students and instructors. Users can create notes, highlight text in different colors, create bookmarks, zoom, click hyperlinked words and phrases to view definitions, and read in single-page or double-page views.
Students are directed to appropriate sections of myeBook when they need extra help. myeBook also includes links to associated animation files, enabling students to view an animation wherever it is relevant as they read the text. Available for Tortora/Funke/Case Microbiology: An Introduction, 10e.
Are your students ready for the Microbiology course?
Get Ready for Microbiology quickly prepares students for the microbiology course, helping them brush up on the study skills and science background needed to succeed in microbiology. The hands-on workbook gets students up to speed with study skills, basic math review, microbiology terminology, basic chemistry, basic biology, basic cell biology, and the basics of microbiology. Each chapter includes a pre-test, guided explanations, interactive quizzes and exercises, and end-of-chapter cumulative tests. The workbook can be packaged with any Pearson microbiology textbook for no additional charge.
Students start by taking the Pre-Test to find out what they know and what they need to review. After taking the Pre-Test, students will get a Study Plan for the chapter and feedback to each of the Pre-Test questions. When they finish reviewing the chapter, students take the Post-Test to assess their progress. After taking the Post-Test, students get an updated Study Plan for the chapter and feedback to each of the Post-Test questions.
For the Instructor
Create Dynamic Lectures
The INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES area of MyMicrobiologyPlace offers a wealth of downloadable instructor media resources, including test items, answer keys, and lecture outlines, all in one convenient location. These resources help you prepare for class - and create dynamic lectures in half the time!
These assets are also available on the Instructor Resource DVD, which makes planning and presenting media simple and easy.
Elements include:
- All figures from the book with and without labels in JPEG format
- All figures from the book with the Label Edit feature in PowerPoint® format
- All tables from the book
- Select "process" figures from the book with the Step Edit feature in PowerPoint® format
- Multimedia, including the MicroFlix™ Animations, Microbiology Animations, and Microbiology Videos
- PowerPoint lecture outlines, including figures and tables from the book and links to multimedia
- PRS-enabled Active Lecture Clicker Questions
- PRS-enabled Quiz Show Clicker Questions
- The Instructor's Guide and Test Bank as editable Microsoft® Word files
- The Test Bank in TestGen® format
Track Student Progress
Students are most likely to complete assignments when they receive credit for their work. MyMicrobiologyPlace gives instructors a wealth of available assignments with gradebook results that students can complete outside of class. The gradebook provides a view of the entire class as well as individual student performance. View gradebook and student activity sample.
Assessment Assets Snapshot
Assessment Assets Snapshot gives instructors an overview of the media assessment resources available and indicates which items the instructor can track in the gradebook.
Note: Not every website will feature the same resources shown in this example.
Value Options
Are you looking for more value for your microbiology students?
The options are endless!
Books à la Carte
Are your students looking for a low-cost alternative? Pearson Microbiology textbooks are available in full-color, unbound, three-hole punched Books à la Carte versions, which allow students to bring just what they need to class rather than the whole text. Books à la Carte versions save students money as well - they are priced at 30% off the standard bound edition.
AVAILABLE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE WHEN PACKAGED WITH A PEARSON TEXTBOOK
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Get Ready for Microbiology
The hands-on workbook gets students up to speed with study skills, basic math review, microbiology terminology, basic chemistry, basic biology, basic cell biology, and the basics of microbiology. Each chapter includes a pre-test, guided explanations, interactive quizzes and exercises, and end-of-chapter cumulative tests.
Current Issues in Microbiology, Volume 1 and Volume 2
Accessible, dynamic, and relevant articles from Scientific American magazine present key issues in microbiology, and end-of-article questions help students check their knowledge and connect science to society. Answers to the questions appear in the Instructor Resources area of the MyMicrobiologyPlace Website.
Study Card
The laminated Study Cards for Tortora/Funke/Case Microbiology: An Introduction 10e, Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Body System 2e, and Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 2e were specifically developed for each book and can be value packaged for no additional charge. For Tortora/Funke/Case 10e, the six panels present summaries of the three most difficult topics in microbiology: metabolism, genetics, and immunology. For the two Bauman books, the six panels present diseases organized by body system on one side and diseases organized by taxonomy on the other side. The Study Cards are laminated to encourage frequent usage.
LAB MANUALS 10% OFF WHEN PACKAGED WITH A PEARSON TEXTBOOK
Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology, 9e
Containing 57 thoroughly class-tested exercises, this manual provides basic microbiology techniques with applications for students in diverse areas, including the biological sciences, the allied health sciences, agriculture, environmental science, nutrition, pharmacy, and various pre-professional programs.
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, 8e
Known for its brief laboratory activities and minimal equipment requirements, this manual includes a variety of experiments selected to assist in the teaching of basic principles and techniques. Each of the 77 experiments includes an overview, a purpose, an in-depth discussion of the principle involved, easy-to-follow procedures, and lab reports with review and critical thinking questions. Comprehensive introductory material and laboratory safety instructions are provided.
Techniques in Microbiology: A Student Handbook
This vivid, full-color handbook provides concise and clearly illustrated instructions for carrying out fundamental manipulations and preparations in the microbiology laboratory. Included are the skills considered essential in Recommendations for the Introductory Microbiology Laboratory Core Curriculum prepared by members of the education community of the American Society for Microbiology.
Microbiology Laboratory: Fundamentals and Applications, 2e
This comprehensive laboratory manual provides concepts, applications in microbiology, and state-of-the-art techniques. It starts with basic concepts and procedures and gradually builds to more advanced levels, strengthening students' understanding and skills in the process.
Other Options
Study Guide
Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade with the help of the clear, concise writing and creative, thought-provoking exercises found in the Study Guides for Tortora/Funke/Case Microbiology 10e, Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Body System 2e, and Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 2e.
The Microbiology Coloring Book
This microbiology coloring atlas asks the reader to color a series of figures that convey microbiological principles and processes. An efficient review of all areas pertinent to a microbiology course, it simplifies the learning process and provides visually appealing figures that can be used for future study. The act of coloring helps students understand the structure and processes of microbiology, and how they relate to one another.
The Microbe Files: Cases in Microbiology for the Undergraduate
(available with and without answers)
The first of its kind, this casebook provides students with a fascinating series of short cases that help them apply what they have learned by placing them in real life situations that allied health professionals face every day. Available with and without answers.
Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory
Tailored for the introductory microbiology laboratory course, the book features approximately 400 color photographs that demonstrate the results of laboratory procedures and show the morphology of important microorganisms. The photographs demonstrate the unique characteristics of common microorganisms and also their appearance after various stains and tests. Many of the photographs are labeled to point out important structures. The clearly written descriptions accompanying the photos helps students understand and, in some cases, achieve the results depicted in the photographs. The Atlas is appropriate for both majors and non-majors.
Microbiology Perspectives: A Photographic Survey of the Microbial World, 2e
This photo atlas covers in a systematic way a wide range of microorganisms and their activities. Students learn the characteristics of various types of microorganisms covered in introductory microbiologyÑalong with pertinent information about microorganism-caused disease (bacterial, fungal, protozoan, viral, helminthic). Abundant exercises help students learn to observe and recognize fundamental similarities and differences among microorganisms.
To request complimentary copies of any these supplementary materials or to request a package ISBN, please consult your local Pearson Benjamin Cummings sales representative.
