Biology

Life on Earth

Teresa Audesirk

920 pages, parution le 25/11/2004 (7^eme édition)

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Résumé

For one- or two-semester courses in Introductory Biology for mixed and non-majors.

With the amount of information in biology growing constantly, instructors must select what to cover-and at the same time instill a sense of scientific literacy in non-majors students. Biology: Life on Earth helps instructors and students manage a wealth of scientific information in a way students can relate to. Students are encouraged to learn according to their own style, and to relate this information to their own lives.

Clear, consistent organization: Learning aids throughout help students navigate and manage the information.

Chapter organizing system-Contains a consistent numbering format (from At A Glance, through major subheadings, and in Summary of Key Concepts) to lead students through each chapter from beginning to end.
Chapter-opening "At a Glance" sections-Brings together the chapter's major subheadings in an outline for instructors and students.
Major sections introduced as questions-Encourages students to find answers within the section, while minor subheadings are presented as summary statements that reflect content.
Summary of Key Concepts-Pulls together important concepts using the major subheadings as an organizing feature. a

Sommaire

An Introduction to Life on Earth
Unit one: the life of a cell
- Atoms, Molecules, and Life
- Biological Molecules
- Cell Membrane Structure and Function
- Cell Structure and Function
- Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell
- Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
- Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration
Unit Two: Inheritance
- DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
- Gene Expression and Regulation
- The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction
- Patterns of Inheritance
- Biotechnology
Unit Three: Evolution and Diversity of Life
- Principles of Evolution
- How Organisms Evolve
- The Origin of Species
- The History of Life
- Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity
- The Diversity of Viruses, Prokaryotes, and Protists
- The Diversity of Fungi
- The Diversity of Plants
- Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
- Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates
Unit Four: Plant Anatomy and Physiology
- Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport
- Plant Reproduction and Development
- Plant Responses to the Environment
Unit Five: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body
- Circulation
- Respiration
- Nutrition and Digestion
- The Urinary System
- Defenses Against Disease
- Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System
- The Nervous System and the Senses
- Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton
- Animal Reproduction
- Animal Development
Unit Six: Behavior And Ecology
- Animal Behavior
- Population Growth and Regulation
- Community Interactions
- How do Ecosystems Work?
- Earth's Diverse Ecosystems

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Prentice Hall
Auteur(s)	Teresa Audesirk
Parution	25/11/2004
Édition	7^eme édition
Nb. de pages	920
Format	21,5 x 27,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	2020g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780131272057
ISBN13	978-0-13-127205-7