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Features

• Inquiry-driven Approach -  Biological Science presents biological concepts the way scientists actually think, starting with a question, moving through observations to hypotheses, experimental design and analysis, conclusions, and ultimately determining the next question to ask.

- By placing core concepts in a compelling, experimental context, students focus on understanding and retaining the concepts rather than memorization. 

- Questions throughout the text actively engage the student in the learning process. 

• Unifying Themes - Underlying evolutionary and molecular themes throughout the book reveal the integrative nature of biology.

• Student-Focused Study Tools - Pedagogical tools throughout the text help students organize the material and review/prepare for exams.

- Chapter-opening list of key concepts provide a  framework for each chapter.

- Check Your Understanding Boxes in each chapter encourage students to pause and check that they have mastered the concept presented.

- Chapter Summaries correlate to the Key Concepts and include references to on-line resources for further review.

• Engaging/Experimentally Focused Applications - Essays found at the end of each chapter place the chapter material in a relevant context by demonstrating the biology and current research behind contemporary topics and issues.

• Dynamic Visual Program - Dr. Kim Quillin, an artist with a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology, worked with the author to create a visual program that is pedagogically effective for students. 

- Art and text were developed simultaneously to speak the same language and focus on the central teaching point. 

- Questions and exercises embedded in the captions motivate students to think critically about the concept presented.

• A Community Effort - During the course of this project, contributors, reviewers, and instructors from each area of biology were brought together annually to work with Dr. Freeman to ensure appropriate coverage, accuracy of the content, and presentation of both classical and current research in a given field. 

• High quality resources that maximize instructor time.

    - The Instructor Resource Center (IRC) on CD and the IRC on DVD offers instructors everything they need to illustrate their lectures in one place.  Improved menus and exporting functions enable instructors to locate assets and build presentations quickly and effectively.  Pre-built adaptable PowerPoint® presentations for each chapter are designed to save time, and the Media Integration Guide offers descriptions with thumbnails of the complete support offerings for each chapter.

    -  All questions in the TestBank have been peer reviewed and student tested, allowing instructors to spend less time searching for well-written questions that support course goals. 

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                                                     Lewin, Genes VIII

                                                     Halliburton, Introduction to Population Genetics

                                                     Freeman, Evolutionary Analysis 3e

 Botanist (Plant Bio)                     Graham, Plant Biology 2e

                                                      Pough, Herpetology 3e

                                                      Moyle, Fishes: An Introduction to Ichthyology 5e

Ecologist                                        Rose, Evolution and Ecology of the Organism

New To This Edition

• Expanded Coverage in Key Content Areas:

            - In Unit 1, coverage of macromolecules has been expanded from 1 chapter to 3 chapters.

            - New Chapter 8, Cell-to-Cell Interactions.

            - Expanded coverage of all diversity of life, including 3 chapters on animals.

            - Diversity Boxes in each chapter of Unit 6 highlight major lineages and provide students with a consistent study tool.

            - New Chapter 50, An Introduction to Ecology. 

• Improved Tools for Student Study:

            - Chapter-opening list of key concepts provide a  framework for each chapter.

- Check Your Understanding Boxes in each chapter encourage students to pause and check that  they have mastered the concept presented.

            - Chapter Summaries correlate to the Key Concepts and include references to on-line resources for further review. 

• Refined Illustration Program

            - Still focusing on the central teaching point, illustrations now use a more vibrant color palette.

Table of Contents

     1      Biology and the Tree of Life 

UNIT 1

The Origin and Early Evolution of Life 

     2      The Atoms and Molecules of Ancient Earth 

     3      Protein Structure and Function

     4      Nucleic Acids and the RNA World

     5      An Introduction to Carbohydrates

     6      Lipids, Membranes, and the First Cell 

UNIT 2

Cell Structure and Function 

     7      Inside the Cell 

     8      Cell-Cell Interactions 

     9      Cellular Respiration and Fermentation 

     10    Photosynthesis 

     11    The Cell Cycle 

UNIT 3

Gene Structure and Expression 

     12    Meiosis 

     13    Mendel and the Gene 

     14    DNA Synthesis 

     15    How Do Genes Work? 

     16    Transcription and Translation 

     17   Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria

     18   Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

     19    Analyzing and Engineering Genes

     20    Genomics 

UNIT 4

Developmental Biology 

     21    An Introduction to Development 

     22    Pattern Formation and Differentiation

UNIT 5

Evolutionary Patterns and Processes 

     23    Evolution by Natural Selection

     24    Evolutionary Processes 

     25    Speciation 

     26    Phylogenies and the History of Life 

UNIT 6

The Diversification of Life 

     27    Bacteria and Archaea 

     28    Protists 

     29    Land Plants 

     30    Fungi 

     31    An Introduction to Animals

     32    Protostome Animals

     33    Deuterostome Animals

     34    Viruses 

UNIT 7

How Plants Work 

     35    Plant Form and Function 

     36    Water and Sugar Transport in Plants 

     37    Plant Nutrition 

     38    Sensory Systems in Plants 

     39    Communication: Chemical Signals 

     40    Plant Reproduction 

UNIT 8

How Animals Work 

     41    Animal Form and Function 

     42    Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals 

     43    Animal Nutrition 

     44    Gas Exchange and Circulation 

     45    Electrical Signals in Animals 

     46    Animal Sensory Systems and Movement 

     47    Chemical Signals in Animals 

     48    Animal Reproduction 

     49    The Immune System in Animals 

UNIT 9

Ecology 

     50    An Introduction to Ecology

     51    Behavior 

     52    Population Ecology 

     53    Community Ecology 

     54    Ecosystems 

     55    Biodiversity and Conservation

Courses

General Biology (Majors)  (Biology & Microbiology)

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• Biological Science, 3/E
  Freeman
  ©2008  |  Benjamin Cummings  |  Cloth  |  Out of Stock
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  Learn Biology by Learning to Think like a Scientist

   

  This pioneering text combines research-focused storytelling with the Socratic method to get students to think like practicing scientists. Each page of the book is designed in the spirit of active learning, asking students to apply critical thinking skills as they learn key concepts. Accounts of real researchers designing and analyzing real experiments, carefully punctuated by thoughtful questions and exercises, train introductory students in the process of DOING biology.

   

  With input from over 20 student focus groups and an advisory board of expert biology educators, Scott Freeman has refined the Third Edition to fully tap into students’ interest, imagination, and learning abilities. The clear writing, lucid illustrations, and active-learning features of previous editions have been strengthened as a result of the meticulous research and revision process conducted with students and the advisory board. New study tools directly address two of the biggest learning challenges for introductory students: finding important information and recognizing whether or not they truly understand a concept. Praised for its sensible use of evolutionary analysis and molecular biology as unifying themes, the new edition has also been thoroughly revised for accuracy, clarity, and currency. The supplements package now includes exciting new BioFlix, the groundbreaking MasteringBiology self-tutoring and assessment system, and more.

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Biological Science

Inquiry-Driven Approach | Student In-Text Study Tools | Dynamic Visual Program Instructor Resources | Student Resources | Sample Chapters

Author Bios

Scott Freeman received his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Washington and was subsequently awarded an Albert Sloan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Evolution at Princeton University. His research publications explore a range of topics, including the behavioral ecology of nest parasitism and the molecular systematics of the blackbird family. Scott teaches the majors' general biology course as a Lecturer at the University of Washington. He assisted in the groundbreaking and influential redesign of the course, which emphasizes an inquiry-based approach and the logic of experimental design. With Jon Herron, Scott is co-author of the standard-setting Evolutionary Analysis, which over 50,000 students have used to explore evolution with the same spirit of inquiry. He is currently conducting research on how active learning and peer teaching techniques affect student learning.

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