Description
Book SynopsisEssential Biology: An Applied Approach is a textbook intended for introductory college biology courses. It uses a society-based approach to guide readers to appreciate biology as it applies to current and historic cultural issues.
Essential Biology serves the traditional undergraduate biology curriculum, with a sequence and depth of content valuable for the introductory student. Its unique story- and society-based approach brings forth collaborative discussion and improves student motivation to read and study further into the material.
Essential Biology: An Applied Approach:
- shows the reader how to think like a scientist - provocative examples guide the reader to consider facts more critically.
- seeks a new way of approaching biology by incorporating stories, social themes, and integrating non-science areas to augment student interest.
- presents an applied approach to how each field of biology is developed and fits within larger areas of study.
- contains unique characteristics including Mnemonics and Learning Strategies, biology case studies, ""Check In"" sections, special textboxes, and more!
- can be used in traditional, online-only, and hybrid courses.
- includes extensive instructor resources: PowerPoint slides, test bank, discussion questions, and more!
