We are excited to present to you, BIOLOGY, written by Dr. Rob Brooker, Dr. Eric Widmaier, Dr. Linda Graham, and Dr. Peter Stiling; it is the next step in majors biology. In addition to being active researchers and experienced writers, the author team has taught majors biology for years.
The goal in launching a new text is to offer something better--a comprehensive, modern text featuring an evolutionary focus with an emphasis on scientific inquiry. We invite you to take a few moments to learn more about the many different ways this text is the next step in biology.
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New Features :
Experimentation
Hypothesis testing and discovery based science are at the core in Biology. In addition to an experimental focus throughout the entire text, every chapter has a Feature Investigation that describes the scientific process from beginning to end. These illustrations will help students understand how biological principles emerge from experimentation.
Modern Content
Science is a moving target. Although the content and organization of Biology is not a dramatic departure from other books, the authors have added modern content that will better prepare students for future careers in biology. Striking examples include:
? Chapter 6 of the Cell Biology Unit explores cell biology at the level of ?systems biology? in which the cell is viewed as a group of interacting parts. This allows students to understand how the parts of a cell work together.
? The Genetics Unit takes a ?molecular first? approach so that students will first understand what a gene is, and then consider how genes affect the traits of organisms.
? The Evolution Unit often takes a molecular perspective, and highlights cladistic methods to generate evolutionary relationships. This approach connects evolution at the molecular level and at the level of organisms in their native environments.
? The Diversity Unit has incorporated the newest information regarding evolutionary relationships among modern species. The connection between evolutionary innovation and reproductive success allows students to appreciate why organisms have certain types of traits.
? In the Plant Biology Unit, a much more modern connection has been made between plant structure, function and genetics. Recent information from Arabidopsis is often discussed.
? Each chapter in the Animal Biology Unit ends with a section on the modern Impact on Human Health, including the molecular basis of many diseases. In addition, Neuroscience is covered as a mini-Unit of its own, with three complete chapters incorporating some of the most recent information in this exciting area of biology.
? The Ecology Unit also incorporates an evolutionary theme and has an expanded discussion of species interactions. This approach provides students with a deeper understanding of evolutionary adaptations that organisms have.
Evolutionary Perspective
The study of evolutionary processes provides a foundation for understanding biology and is emphasized throughout the text. Genomes & Proteomes sections in each chapter are just one example. This unique feature relates recent findings on the genetics and biochemical composition of living organism to evolution and basic biological principles.
Visual Outline
Visuals are key to learning and teaching. The art in Biology is easy to follow, particularly for concepts that have multiple steps. Students can look at the art and understand the concept, without having to refer to the text. You will notice a strong sense of realism and three-dimensionality in the art providing a significant ?wow? factor to inspire better students.
360 Degree Development Plan ensures the most current and accurate text ever published for this course. This plan includes:
7 Developmental Focus Groups Each unit was extensively reviewed and critiqued by experts in the field from across the country to make sure the development of this textbook met the needs of instructors/students.
6 Freelance Developmental Editors -- A monumental undertaking to bring in a large staff of developmental editors to make sure the content was accurate, concise, and well connected between the other authors and it's important illustration program.
Steps Taken to Assure Accuracy
~11 Accuracy Checkers
~3 Photo Consultants
~Board of Consultants for Textbook
~Board of Consultants for Media
Media: Teaching and Learning With Technology
Biology is accompanied by a vast array of electronic teaching and learning tools. The authors focused on creating new student content that is built upon learning outcomes and assessing student performance. The team has also created an unprecedented array of presentation and course management tools to enable instructors to enhance their lectures and manage their classrooms more effectively. Finally, we at McGraw-Hill are committed to offering several electronic book and customized print options to best fit your needs
Table of Contents :
1 An Introduction to Biology
Unit 1 Chemistry
2 The Chemical Basis of Life I: Atoms, Molecules, and Water
3 The Chemical Basis of Life II: Organic Molecules
Unit 2 Cell
4 General Features of Cells
5 Membrane Structure and Transport
6 Systems Biology of Cell Organization
7 Enzymes, Metabolism, and Cellular Respiration
8 Photosynthesis
9 Cell Communication and Regulation of the Cell Cycle
10 Multicellularity
Unit 3 Genetics
11 Nucleic Acid Structure and DNA Replication
12 Gene Expression at the Molecular Level
13 Gene Regulation
14 Mutation, DNA Repair, and Cancer
15 Eukaryotic Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis
16 Simle Patterns of Inheritance
17 Complex Patterns of Inheritance
18 Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses
19 Developmental Genetics
20 Genetic Technology
21 Genomes, Proteomes, and Bioinformatics
Unit 4 Evolution
22 Origin and History of Life
23 An Introduction to Evolution
24 Population Genetics
25 Origin of Species
26 Taxonomy and Systematics
Unit 5 Diversity
27 The Bacteria and Archaea
28 Protists
29 The Kingdom Fungi
30 Plants and the Conquest of Land
31 The Diversity of Modern Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
32 An Introduction to Animal Diversity
33 The Invertebrates
34 The Vertebrates
Unit 6 Plants
35 An Introduction to Flowering Plants
36 Flowering Plants: Behavior
37 Flowering Plants: Nutrition
38 Flowering Plants: Transport
39 Flowering Plants: Reproduction and Development
Unit 7 Animals
40 Introduction to Animal Form and Function
41 Nutrition, Digestion, and Absorption
42 Control of Energy Balance, Metabolic Rate, and Body Temperature
43 Neuroscience I: Cells of the Nervous System
44 Neuroscience II: Evolution and Function of the Brain and Nervous Systems
45 Neuroscience III: Sensory Systems
46 The Muscular-Skeletal System and Locomotion
47 Circulatory Systems
48 Respiratory Systems
49 Excretory Systems and Salt and Water Balance
50 Endocrine Systems
51 Animal Reproduction
52 Animal Development
53 Defense Mechanisms of the Body
Unit 8 Ecology
54 An Introduction to Ecology and Biomes
55 Behavioral Ecology
56 Population Ecology
57 Species Interactions
58 Community Ecology
59 Ecosystems Ecology
60 Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
About the Author:
Robert Brooker Robert J. Brooker (Ph.D., Yale University) is a Professor in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He received his B.A. in Biology at Wittenberg University in 1978.
Eric Widmaier Eric P. Widmaier received his Ph.D. in 1984 in Endocrinology from the University of California at San Francisco. His postdoctoral training was in endocrinology and physiology at the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology, and The Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA. He is currently Professor of Biology at Boston University.
Linda Graham Linda Graham is Professor of Botany and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She has taught a nonmajors plant biology course each year for more than 20 years. She also teaches courses on the biology of algae and bryophytes, contributes to an introductory biology course for majors, and has taught marine botany on a remote tropical island.
Peter Stiling Peter Stiling is a professor of biology at the University of South Florida at Tampa. He has taught classes in ecology, environmental science, and community ecology, and in 1995 he received a teaching award in recognition of classroom excellence in these areas. Dr. Stiling obtained his Ph.D. from University College, Cardiff, Wales, and completed postdoctoral research at Florida State University.
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