Life Sciences

This is a guide for life sciences at Arizona State University.

Microbiology

The Prokaryotes (2006) - vol 1
Volume 1: Symbiotic associations, Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology
The Prokaryotes (2006) - vol 2
Volume 2: Ecophysiology and Biochemistry
The Prokaryotes (2006) - vol 3
Volume 3: Archaea. Bacteria: Firmicutes, Actinomycetes
The Prokaryotes (2006) - vol 4
Volume 4: Bacteria: Firmicutes, Cyanobacteria
The Prokaryotes (2006) - vol 5
Volume 5: Proteobacteria: Alpha and Beta Subclasses
The Prokaryotes (2006) - vol 6
Volume 6: Proteobacteria: Gamma Subclass
The Prokaryotes (2006) - vol 7
Volume 7: Proteobacteria: Delta, Epsilon Subclass

Current Protocols in Microbiology
Current Protocols in Microbiolgy presents clear methodologies for research in priority areas such as infectious diseases, biodefense, microbe-host interactions, and host defense.
Nature Protocols
Nature Protocols is an interactive online resource for laboratory protocols for bench researchers.

Knovel
Electronic library of Science and Engineering reference material containing many biotechnology resources.

Bergey's manual of determinative bacteriology
Covers the nature of bacterial identification schemes, the differentiation of procaryotic from eucaryotic microorganisms, and major categories and groups of bacteria. It is available at the information desk for 2-hr checkout.

Parker, N., Schneegurt, M., Thi Tu, A.-H., Lister, P., & Forster, B. M. (2016). Microbiology. OpenStax. "Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology."

Microbiology : A QuickStudy Laminated 6-Page Reference Guide This reference answers the most important questions that form the foundation of Microbiology within 6 laminated pages. Carry this core material in a handy format to use beyond the course and into higher level and career courses, then even further into your working life as a refresher. With many diagrams in a small package, you will not need to crack the textbook to review. Suggested uses: o Students – especially relevant for those majoring in science or a health care related field o Quick Reference – instead of digging into the textbook to find a core answer you need while studying, use the guide to reinforce quickly and repeatedly o Memory – refreshing your memory repeatedly is a foundation of studying, have the core answers handy so you can focus on understanding the concepts o Test Prep – no student should be cramming, but if you are, there is no better tool for that final review.

Use the For Authors page for the Journal of Bacteriology as the guide to format your lab reports.

American Society for Microbiology:

Electronic access to the ASM Style Manual (updated as of 2020)
Note: Click on "References" to see the references section and examples.
Print access to the ASM Style Manual for Journals and Books (1991) QR 11 .A44x [Noble] Science Reserve