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Book SynopsisThe list keeps growing! The latest in Government Institutes'' non-specialist series, Biology for Nonbiologists continues the tradition established by Toxicology for Non-Toxicologists and Chemistry for Nonchemists, by providing environmental and occupational-safety-and-health practitioners and students with a comprehensive overview of the principles and concepts of modern biology. Covering everything from basic chemistry principles and the consequences of biology''s interaction with the environment to basic biological principles and applications, this convenient handbook provides a quick course on the science of biology. You''ll gain an understanding of and skill in biological principles and learn key biology concepts, concerns, and practices without spending weeks in a classroom. Biology for Nonbiologists focuses on three areas: environmental biology and ecology as they apply to environmental regulatory compliance programs, human biology, and community and ecosystem dynamics. However
Table of ContentsPart I 1 General Biological Principles Chapter 1 2 Introduction Chapter 2 3 Chemistry Chapter 3 4 Cells: The Fundamental Units of Life Chapter 4 5 Energy Chapter 5 6 Cell Cycle & Genetics Chapter 6 7 Biological Diversity Part II 8 Human Biology Chapter 7 9 Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems Chapter 8 10 Integumentary System Chapter 9 11 Circulatory System Chapter 10 12 Lymphatic System Chapter 11 13 Digestive System Chapter 12 14 Nervous System Chapter 13 15 Endocrine System Chapter 14 16 Reproductive System Chapter 15 17 Musculoskeletal System Chapter 16 18 Respiratory System Chapter 17 19 Urinary System Chapter 18 20 Theories of Human Evolution Part III 21 Introduction to Ecology Chapter 19 22 Introduction to Ecology
