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Sylvia S. Mader
ISBN: 9780071315951
Format: Paperback
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
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Explains the principles of biology and illustrates them in a easy-to-understand manner. This title emphasizes the relevance of biology to students' lives within a framework of biodiversity and is organized around the major concepts of biology - cells theory, gene theory, evolution, the theory of homeostasis, and ecosystems.
"Essentials of Biology" is an introductory biology text for non-major students that combines Dr. Sylvia Mader's superb and accessible writing style with clear visuals, a comprehensive learning system, and abundant applications and relevancy. "Essentials of Biology" explains the principles of biology clearly and illustrates them in a captivating, easy-to-understand manner. It emphasizes the relevance of biology to students' lives within a framework of biodiversity and is organized around the major concepts of biology - cells theory, gene theory, evolution, the theory of homeostasis, and ecosystems. The integration of text and the digital world are now complete with the addition of Dr. Michael's Windelspecht's expertise in the development of digital learning assets. Dr Windelspecht has acted is the leading architect in the design of the Mader media content for McGraw-Hill's ConnectPlus and LearnSmart. ConnectPlus suite of learning tools. These assets will allow you to easily design interactive tutorial materials, enhance presentations in both the online and traditional environments, and assess the learning objectives and outcomes of your course.
| ISBN | 0071315950 | | Weight (grammes) | 1617 | | ISBN13 | 9780071315951
(What's this?) | | Published in | London | | Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe | | Previous ISBN | 9780070172272 | | Imprint | McGraw Hill Higher Education | | Height (mm) | 274 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 243 | | Publication date | 01 Feb 2011 | | Spine width (mm) | 25 | | DEWEY | 570 | | Academic level | Tertiary education | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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1 A View of Life Part 1 The Cell 2 The Chemical Basis of Life 3 The Organic Molecules of Life 4 Inside the Cell 5 The Dynamic Cell 6 Energy for Life 7 Energy for Cells Part 2 Genetics 8 Cellular Reproduction 9 Sexual Reproduction 10 Patterns of Inheritance 11 DNA Biology and Technology 12 Gene Regulation and Cancer 13 Genetic Counseling Part 3 Evolution 14 Darwin and Evolution 15 Evolution on a Small Scale 16 Evolution on a Large Scale Part 4 Diversity of Life 17 The First Forms of Life 18 Land Environment: Plants and Fungi 19 Both Water and Land: Animals Part 5 Plant Structure and Function 20 Plant Anatomy and Growth 21 Plant Responses and Reproduction Part 6 Animal Structure and Function 22 Being Organized and Steady 23 The Transport Systems 24 The Maintenance Systems 25 Human Nutrition 26 Defenses Against Disease 27 The Control Systems 28 Sensory Input and Motor Output 29 Reproduction and Development Part 7 Ecology 30 Ecology of Populations 31 Communities and Ecosystems 32 Human Impact on the Biosphere
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