Biology - Brossura

Mader Dr., Sylvia S.; Windelspecht, Michael

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1259252434 ISBN 13: 9781259252433

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill, 2015

Riassunto

The twelfth edition of Biology is a traditional, comprehensive introductory biology textbook, with coverage from Cell Structure and Function to the Conservation of Biodiversity. The book, which centers on the evolution and diversity of organisms, is appropriate for any one- or two-semester biology course.

Biology, 12th Edition is the epitome of Sylvia Mader's expertise. Its concise, precise writing-style employs lucid language to present the material as succinctly as possible, enabling students―even non-majors―to master the foundational concepts before coming to class. “Before You Begin”, “Following the Themes”, and “Thematic Feature Readings” piece together the three major themes of the text―evolution, nature of science, and biological systems. Students are consistently engaged in these themes, revealing the interconnectedness of the major topics in biology.

Sylvia Mader typifies an icon of science education. Her dedication to her students, coupled with her clear, concise writing-style has benefited the education of thousands of students over the past three decades.

The integration of the text and digital world has been achieved with the addition of Dr. Michael Windelspecht’s facility for the development of digital learning assets. For over ten years, Michael served as the Introductory Biology Coordinator at Appalachian State University―a program that enrolls over 4,500 non-science majors annually. Michael is the lead architect in the design of McGraw-Hill's Connect Plus and LearnSmart media content for the Mader series. These assets allow instructors to easily design interactive tutorial materials, enhance presentations in both online and traditional environments, and assess the learning objectives and outcomes of the course.

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L'autore:

Sylvia S. Mader has authored several nationally recognized biology texts published by McGraw-Hill. Educated at Bryn Mawr College, Harvard University, Tufts University, and Nova Southeastern University, she holds degrees in both Biology and Education. Over the years she has taught at University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Massachusetts Bay Community College; Suffolk University; and Nathan Mayhew Seminars. Her ability to reach out to science-shy students led to the writing of her first text, Inquiry into Life, which is now in its fifteenth edition. Highly acclaimed for her crisp and entertaining writing style, her books have become models for others who write in the field of biology.

Michael Windelspecht has taught introductory biology, genetics, and human genetics in the online, traditional, and hybrid formats at community colleges, universities, and military institutions. Educated at Michigan State University and the University of South Florida, he is currently an adjunct professor of biology at Appalachian State University. He served for over a decade as the Introductory Biology Coordinator at Appalachian State University, a program that enrolled over 4,500 students annually. As an author and editor, Dr. Windelspecht has published over 20 reference textbooks and multiple print and online lab manuals and has founded several science communication companies, including Ricochet Creative Productions, which develops and assesses new technologies for the science classroom. Learn more about Dr. Windelspecht at www.michaelwindelspecht.com.

Contenuti:

1 A View of Life

Unit 1 The Cell

2 Basic Chemistry

3 The Chemistry of Organic Molecules

4 Cell Structure and Function

5 Membrane Structure and Function

6 Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes

7 Photosynthesis

8 Cellular Respiration

Unit 2 Genetic Basis of Life

9 The Cell Cycle and Cellular Reproduction

10 Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

11 Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance

12 Molecular Biology of the Gene

13 Regulation of Gene Activity

14 Biotechnology and Genomics

Unit 3 Evolution

15 Darwin and Evolution

16 How Populations Evolve

17 Speciation and Macroevolution

18 Origin and History of Life

19 Taxonomy, Systematics, and Phylogeny

Unit 4 Microbiology and Evolution

20 Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea

21 Protist Evolution and Diversity

22 Fungi Evolution and Diversity

Unit 5 Plant Evolution and Biology

23 Plant Evolution and Diversity

24 Flowering Plants: Structure and Organization

25 Flowering Plants: Nutrition and Transport

26 Flowering Plants: Control of Growth Responses

27 Flowering Plants: Reproduction

Unit 6 Animal Evolution and Diversity

28 Invertebrate Evolution

29 Vertebrate Evolution

30 Human Evolution

Unit 7 Comparative Animal Biology

31 Animal Organization and Homeostasis

32 Circulation and Cardiovascular Systems

33 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

34 Digestive Systems and Nutrition

35 Respiratory Systems

36 Body Fluid Regulation and Excretory Systems

37 Neurons and Nervous Systems

38 Sense Organs

39 Locomotion and Support Systems

40 Hormones and Endocrine Systems

41 Reproductive Systems

42 Animal Development

Unit 8 Behavior and Ecology

43 Behavioral Ecology

44 Population Ecology

45 Community and Ecosystem Ecology

46 Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere

47 Conservation of Biodiversity

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• Editore: McGraw Hill
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1259252434
• ISBN 13: 9781259252433
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 1024