Biology : a global approach / Neil A. Campbell, Lisa A. Urry (Mills College, Oakland, California), Michael L. Cain (New Mexico State University), Steven A. Wasserman (University of California, San Diego), Peter V. Minorsky (Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York), Rebecca B. Orr (Collin College, Plano, Texas)

Setting the standard for excellence, accuracy, and innovation Biology: A Global Approach delivers a trusted, accurate, current, and pedagogically innovative experience that guides students to a true understanding of biology. The author team advances Neil Campbell's vision of meeting and equipping students at their individual skill levels by developing tools, visuals, resources, and activities that encourage participation and engage students in their learning. Known for strategically integrating text and artwork, this trusted course solution works hand in hand with Mastering Biology to reinforce key concepts, build scientific skills, and promote active learning. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you will receive via email the code and instructions on how to access this product. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed..

Front Cover -- Brief contents -- Title page -- About the Authors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Detailed Contents -- 1 Biology and Its Themes -- Concept 1.1 The study of life reveals unifying themes -- Theme: New Properties Emerge at Successive Levels of Biological Organization -- Theme: Life's Processes Involve the Expression and Transmission of Genetic Information -- Theme: Life Requires the Transfer and Transformation of Energy and Matter -- Theme: From Molecules to Ecosystems, Interactions Are Important in Biological Systems -- Concept 1.2 The Core Theme: Evolution accounts for the unity and diversity of life -- Classifying the Diversity of Life -- Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection -- The Tree of Life -- Concept 1.3 In studying nature, scientists form and test hypotheses -- Exploration and Observation -- Gathering and Analyzing Data -- Forming and Testing Hypotheses -- The Flexibility of the Scientific Process -- A Case Study in Scientific Inquiry:Investigating Coat Coloration in Mouse Populations -- Variables and Controls in Experiments -- Theories in Science -- Concept 1.4 Science benefits from a cooperative approach and diverse viewpoints -- Building on the Work of Others -- Science, Technology, and Society -- The Value of Diverse Viewpoints in Science -- Unit 1 The Role of Chemistry in Biology -- 2 Atoms and Molecules -- Concept 2.1 Matter consists of chemical elements in pure form and in combinations called compounds -- Elements and Compounds -- The Elements of Life -- Case Study: Evolution of Tolerance to Toxic Elements -- Concept 2.2 An element's properties depend on the structure of its atoms -- Subatomic Particles -- Atomic Number and Atomic Mass -- Isotopes -- The Energy Levels of Electrons -- Electron Distribution and Chemical Properties -- Electron Orbitals..

Medienart:

E-Book

Erscheinungsjahr:

[2021]

© 2021

Erschienen:

Harlow: Pearson Education Limited ; 2021

© 2021

Ausgabe:

Twelfth edition, global edition

Weitere Ausgaben:

Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe: Biology

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Campbell, Neil A., 1946-2004 [VerfasserIn]
Urry, Lisa A. [VerfasserIn]
Cain, Michael L., 1956- [VerfasserIn]
Wasserman, Steven A. [VerfasserIn]
Minorsky, Peter V. [VerfasserIn]
Orr, Rebecca B. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN:

978-1-292-34169-9

Themen:

Biologie
Biology-Textbooks

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Umfang:

1 Online-Ressource (1320 Seiten)

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

1848870051