PITCH: «The previous three editions of BIOLOGY written by Dr. Rob Brooker Dr. Eric Widmaier Dr.
Linda Graham and Dr. Peter Stiling have reached thousands of students and provided them with an
outstanding view of the biological world. Now the fourth edition has gotten even better! The author
team is dedicated to producing the most engaging and current text that is available for
undergraduate students who are majoring in biology. The authors want students to be inspired by
the field of biology and become critical thinkers. They understand the goal of a professor is to
prepare students for future course work lab experiences and careers in the sciences. Building on the
successes of the previous editions the fourth edition reflects a focus on core competencies and
provides a more learner-centered approach. The strength of an engaging and current text is
improved with the addition of new pedagogical features that help develop and strengthen critical
thinking skills.»
BRIEF CONTENTS:
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.1 An Introduction to Biology
UNIT I - Chemistry
.2 The Chemical Basis of Life I: Atoms, Molecules, and Water
.3 The Chemical Basis of Life II: Organic Molecules
UNIT II - Cell
.4 General Features of Cells
.5 Membrane Structure, Synthesis, and Transport
.6 An Introduction to Energy, Enzymes, and Metabolism
.7 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
.8 Photosynthesis
.9 Cell Communication
.10 Multicellularity
UNIT III - Genetics
.11 Nucleic Acid Structure, DNA Replication, and Chromosome Structure
.12 Gene Expression at the Molecular Level
.13 Gene Regulation
.14 Mutation, DNA Repair, and Cancer
.15 The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Meiosis
.16 Simple Patterns of Inheritance
.17 Complex Patterns of Inheritance
.18 Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria
.19 Developmental Genetics
.20 Genetic Technology
.21 Genomes, Proteomes, and Bioinformatics
UNIT IV - Evolution
.22 The Origin and History of Life on Earth
.23 An Introduction to Evolution
.24 Population Genetics
.25 Origin of Species and Macroevolution
.26 Taxonomy and Systematics
UNIT V - Diversity
.27 Archaea and Bacteria
.28 Protists
.29 Plants and the Conquest of Land
.30 The Evolution and Diversity of Modern Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
.31 Fungi
.32 An Introduction to Animal Diversity
.33 The Invertebrates
.34 The Vertebrates
UNIT VI - Flowering Plants
.35 An Introduction to Flowering Plant Form and Function
.36 Flowering Plants: Behavior
.37 Flowering Plants: Nutrition
.38 Flowering Plants: Transport
.39 Flowering Plants: Reproduction
UNIT VII - Animals
.40 Animal Bodies and Homeostasis
.41 Neuroscience I: Cells of the Nervous System
.42 Neuroscience II: Evolution, Structure, and Function of the Nervous System
.43 Neuroscience III: Sensory Systems
.44 Muscular-Skeletal Systems and Locomotion
.45 Nutrition and Animal Digestive Systems
.46 Control of Energy Balance, Metabolic Rate, and Body Temperature
.47 Circulatory Systems
.48 Respiratory Systems
.49 Excretory Systems and the Homeostasis of Internal Fluids
.50 Endocrine Systems
.51 Animal Reproduction
.52 Animal Development
.53 Immune Systems
UNIT VIII - Ecology
.54 An Introduction to Ecology and Biomes
.55 Behavioral Ecology
.56 Ecology
.57 Species Interactions
.58 Community Ecology
.59 Ecosystem Ecology
.60 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
APPENDICES:
- A: Periodic Table of the Elements
- B: ANSWER Key
Glossary
INDEX
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