Biology : concepts and investigations
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Biology : concepts and investigations
McGraw-Hill/Connect Learn Succeed, c2012
2nd ed
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- : international ed.
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Includes index
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: international ed. ISBN 9780071315548
Description
Book Description: This new non-majors biology textbook offers an engaging writing style, strong focus on scientific inquiry and evolution, an emphasis on applications and a superior pedagogical system within a concepts format.
Content: This text takes a concepts approach, with up-to-date content delivered at a nonmajors level. Each chapter is built around a set of core concepts.
Authorship: This is the only single-authored, non-majors text written by a Ph.D. biologist, who is an active, award-winning teacher from a well-respected research university.
Scientific Inquiry: This text emphasizes science as a process and how scientists do their work.
Evolution: Evolution is the central theme of the text and addressed in multiple ways throughout.
Media: This text includes a multitude of media assets include learning outcomes, animations, videos, and quizzing.
Applications: The text several features that highlight the relevance of topics to readers, including an opening essay, Burning Questions boxed readings, Can You Relate boxed readings, and applications woven throughout all chapters in the narrative.
Art/Visuals: This text includes a brand new art program with a 3-dimensional look and feel, using consistent color and style throughout.
Pedagogy: Leaning tools in this text include two-page chapter openers, numbered concepts, boxed readings, Mastering Concepts questions at the end of major sections, and substantive end-of-chapter assessment material.
About the Author: Marielle Hoefnagels is assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches nonmajors courses in biology and microbiology, and a course on fungi for advanced botany and microbiology majors. She earned her B.S. in environmental science from the University of California at Riverside, her M.S. in soil science from North Carolina State University, and her Ph.D. in Botany and Plant Pathology from Oregon State University.
Table of Contents
Unit 1: Science, Chemistry, and Cells1. The Scientific Study of Life2. The Chemistry of Life 3. Cell Structure and Function4. The Energy of Life5. Photosynthesis6. How Cells Release EnergyUnit 2: Biotechnology, Genetics, and Inheritance7. DNA Structure and Gene Function8. DNA Replication, Mitosis, and the Cell Cycle9. Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis10. Patterns of InheritanceUnit 3: The Evolution of Life11. The Forces of Evolutionary Change12. Evidence of Evolution 13. Speciation and Extinction14. The Origin and History of LifeUnit 4: The Diversity of Life15. Viruses16. Bacteria and Archaea17. Protists18. Plants19. Fungi20. AnimalsUnit 5: Plant Life21. Plant Form and Function22. Plant Nutrition and Transport23. Reproduction and Development of Flowering Plants Unit 6: Animal Life24. Animal Tissues and Organ Systems25. The Nervous System26. The Senses27. The Endocrine System28. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems29. The Circulatory System30. The Respiratory System31. Digestion and Nutrition32. Regulation of Temperature and Body Fluids33. The Immune System34. Animal Reproduction and DevelopmentUnit 7: The Ecology of Life35. Animal Behavior36. Population Ecology37. Communities and Ecosystems38. The Biosphere39. Preserving Biodiversity
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: hard copy ISBN 9780073403472
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Marielle Hoefnagels passion as a classroom instructor is evident in this new edition with her Learn How To Learn Roadmap-teaching students to think like a scientist!Marielle Hoefnagels is an award winning teacher and professor of biology at the University of Oklahoma. Her concepts-oriented introductory biology text places greater emphasis on the processes of scientific investigation and evolution than any other comparable textbook. Her teaching experience is evident in the book through its use of student-centered art, applications and innovative pedagogy using a "What's the Point?" focus on relevance and importance.LEARN HOW TO LEARN/SCIENCE AS A PROCESS-Application and Relevancy!
Figure It Out-focusing on quantitative skills Pull It Together-Concept Maps Write It Out-asks students to recall and integrate key chapter material. Mastering Concepts questions have been added to each Investigating Life Section in the text. "What's The Point"- audio clips for each chapter opener.Attention Grabbing Essay, Chapter Outline and Learn How To Learn Study Tips Apply It Now-Application based readings Burning Questions-questions from Marielle's own class!
MORE CONSISTENT EVOLUTION COVERAGE-Investigating Life: each chapter's capstone concept focuses on a scientific study that shed light on an evolutionary topic. In each case, the emphasis is on how scientists developed and tested a specific hypothesis.
MODERN APPROACH TO GENETICS- The genetics unit has been rearranged to combine the material on gene function with DNA structure.
CONNECT PLUS AND LEARNSMART- Hoefnagels 2e has market leading text assets and it has now entered into the realm of text specific digital tools with Connect Plus and LearnSmart. Users who purchase Connect Plus receive access to the full online ebook version of the textbook.About the Author: Marielle Hoefnagels is assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches nonmajors courses in biology and microbiology, and a course on fungi for advanced botany and microbiology majors. She earned her B.S. in environmental science from the University of California at Riverside, her M.S. in soil science from North Carolina State University, and her Ph.D. in Botany and Plant Pathology from Oregon State University.
Table of Contents
Unit 1: Science, Chemistry, and Cells1. The Scientific Study of Life2. The Chemistry of Life 3. Cell Structure and Function4. The Energy of Life5. Photosynthesis6. How Cells Release EnergyUnit 2: Biotechnology, Genetics, and Inheritance7. DNA Structure and Gene Function8. DNA Replication, Mitosis, and the Cell Cycle9. Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis10. Patterns of InheritanceUnit 3: The Evolution of Life11. The Forces of Evolutionary Change12. Evidence of Evolution 13. Speciation and Extinction14. The Origin and History of LifeUnit 4: The Diversity of Life15. Viruses16. Bacteria and Archaea17. Protists18. Plants19. Fungi20. AnimalsUnit 5: Plant Life21. Plant Form and Function22. Plant Nutrition and Transport23. Reproduction and Development of Flowering Plants Unit 6: Animal Life24. Animal Tissues and Organ Systems25. The Nervous System26. The Senses27. The Endocrine System28. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems29. The Circulatory System30. The Respiratory System31. Digestion and Nutrition32. Regulation of Temperature and Body Fluids33. The Immune System34. Animal Reproduction and DevelopmentUnit 7: The Ecology of Life35. Animal Behavior36. Population Ecology37. Communities and Ecosystems38. The Biosphere39. Preserving Biodiversity
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