Concepts of Biology

Concepts of Biology
Author: Samantha Fowler,Rebecca Roush,James Wise
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2018-01-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9888407457

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Concepts of Biology is designed for the single-semester introduction to biology course for non-science majors, which for many students is their only college-level science course. As such, this course represents an important opportunity for students to develop the necessary knowledge, tools, and skills to make informed decisions as they continue with their lives. Rather than being mired down with facts and vocabulary, the typical non-science major student needs information presented in a way that is easy to read and understand. Even more importantly, the content should be meaningful. Students do much better when they understand why biology is relevant to their everyday lives. For these reasons, Concepts of Biology is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand.We also strive to show the interconnectedness of topics within this extremely broad discipline. In order to meet the needs of today's instructors and students, we maintain the overall organization and coverage found in most syllabi for this course. A strength of Concepts of Biology is that instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Concepts of Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand--and apply--key concepts.

Concepts of Biology

Concepts of Biology
Author: Openstax
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 1541138260

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Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology. The images in this textbook are grayscale.

Concepts of Biology

Concepts of Biology
Author: Sylvia S. Mader
Publsiher: Irwin/McGraw-Hill
Total Pages: 793
Release: 2009
Genre: Biology
ISBN: 0071283153

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Instructors consistently ask for a textbook that helps students understand the relationships between the main concepts of biology, so they are not learning facts about biology in isolation. Mader’s Concepts of Biology was developed to fill this void. Organized around the main themes of biology, Concepts of Biology guides students to think conceptually about biology and the world around them. Just as the levels of biological organization flow from one level to the next, themes and topics in Concepts of Biology are tied to one another throughout the chapter, and between the chapters and parts. Combined with Dr. Mader’s hallmark writing style, exceptional art program, and pedagogical framework, difficult concepts become easier to understand and visualize, allowing students to focus on understanding how the concepts are related.

Concepts of Biology

Concepts of Biology
Author: Charles Molnar,Jane Gair
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2015
Genre: Biology
ISBN: OCLC:935188493

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"In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. We hope that by skimming the surface of a very deep subject, biology, we may inspire you to drink more deeply and make more informed choices relating to your health, the environment, politics, and the greatest subject that are all of us are entwined in, life itself."--BCcampus website.

Species Concepts in Biology

Species Concepts in Biology
Author: Frank E. Zachos
Publsiher: Springer
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2016-10-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783319449661

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Frank E. Zachos offers a comprehensive review of one of today’s most important and contentious issues in biology: the species problem. After setting the stage with key background information on the topic, the book provides a brief history of species concepts from antiquity to the Modern Synthesis, followed by a discussion of the ontological status of species with a focus on the individuality thesis and potential means of reconciling it with other philosophical approaches. More than 30 different species concepts found in the literature are presented in an annotated list, and the most important ones, including the Biological, Genetic, Evolutionary and different versions of the Phylogenetic Species Concept, are discussed in more detail. Specific questions addressed include the problem of asexual and prokaryotic species, intraspecific categories like subspecies and Evolutionarily Significant Units, and a potential solution to the species problem based on a hierarchical approach that distinguishes between ontological and operational species concepts. A full chapter is dedicated to the challenge of delimiting species by means of a discrete taxonomy in a continuous world of inherently fuzzy boundaries. Further, the book outlines the practical ramifications for ecology and evolutionary biology of how we define the species category, highlighting the danger of an apples and oranges problem if what we subsume under the same name (“species”) is in actuality a variety of different entities. A succinct summary chapter, glossary and annotated list of references round out the coverage, making the book essential reading for all biologists looking for an accessible introduction to the historical, philosophical and practical dimensions of the species problem.

Biology 2e

Biology 2e
Author: Mary Ann Clark,Jung Ho Choi,Matthew M. Douglas
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-03-28
Genre: Biology
ISBN: 1947172956

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Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand-and apply-key concepts.

Fundamental Concepts of Biology

Fundamental Concepts of Biology
Author: Nicola Galecki
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1647400155

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Biology is a branch of natural science which deals with the study of life and living organisms. It focuses on their physical structure, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, chemical processes, development and evolution. It considers cells as the fundamental unit of life and genes as the basic unit of heredity. It also perceives evolution as the force that is responsible for the creation and extinction of species. There are a number of sub-disciplines within biology such as theoretical biology and experimental biology. Theoretical biology uses mathematical methods for the formulation of quantitative models. Experimental biology conducts empirical experiments for testing the validity of proposed theories and understanding the mechanisms underlying life. This textbook is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of biology. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Concepts in Biology

Concepts in Biology
Author: Eldon D. Enger,Frederick C. Ross,David B. Bailey
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 638
Release: 2012
Genre: Biology
ISBN: 007131508X

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Enger/Ross/Bailey: Concepts in Biology is a relatively brief introductory general biology text written for students with no previous science background. The authors strive to use the most accessible vocabulary and writing style possible while still maintaining scientific accuracy. The text covers all the main areas of study in biology from cells through ecosystems. Evolution and ecology coverage are combined in Part Four to emphasize the relationship between these two main subject areas. The new, 14th edition is the latest and most exciting revision of a respected introductory biology text written by authors who know how to reach students through engaging writing, interesting issues and applications, and accessible level. Instructors will appreciate the book's scientific accuracy, complete coverage and extensive supplement package.