Concepts of Biology
Fowler, Samantha
Concepts of Biology Samantha Fowler - 1 online resource - Open textbook library. .
Preface -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology -- Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life -- Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function -- Chapter 4: How Cells Obtain Energy -- Chapter 5: Photosynthesis -- Chapter 6: Reproduction at the Cellular Level -- Chapter 7: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance -- Chapter 8: Patterns of Inheritance -- Chapter 9: Molecular Biology -- Chapter 10: Biotechnology -- Chapter 11: Evolution and Its Processes -- Chapter 12: Diversity of Life -- Chapter 13: Diversity of Microbes, Fungi, and Protists -- Chapter 14: Diversity of Plants -- Chapter 15: Diversity of Animals -- Chapter 16: The Body’s Systems -- Chapter 17: The Immune System and Disease -- Chapter 18: Animal Reproduction and Development -- Chapter 19: Population and Community Ecology -- Chapter 20: Ecosystems and the Biosphere -- Chapter 21: Conservation and Biodiversity -- Appendix A: The Periodic Table of Elements -- Appendix B: Geological Time -- Appendix C: Measurements and the Metric System -- Index
Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
In English.
9781947172036
Science--Textbooks
Biology--Textbooks
QH301 QH308.2
Concepts of Biology Samantha Fowler - 1 online resource - Open textbook library. .
Preface -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology -- Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life -- Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function -- Chapter 4: How Cells Obtain Energy -- Chapter 5: Photosynthesis -- Chapter 6: Reproduction at the Cellular Level -- Chapter 7: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance -- Chapter 8: Patterns of Inheritance -- Chapter 9: Molecular Biology -- Chapter 10: Biotechnology -- Chapter 11: Evolution and Its Processes -- Chapter 12: Diversity of Life -- Chapter 13: Diversity of Microbes, Fungi, and Protists -- Chapter 14: Diversity of Plants -- Chapter 15: Diversity of Animals -- Chapter 16: The Body’s Systems -- Chapter 17: The Immune System and Disease -- Chapter 18: Animal Reproduction and Development -- Chapter 19: Population and Community Ecology -- Chapter 20: Ecosystems and the Biosphere -- Chapter 21: Conservation and Biodiversity -- Appendix A: The Periodic Table of Elements -- Appendix B: Geological Time -- Appendix C: Measurements and the Metric System -- Index
Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
In English.
9781947172036
Science--Textbooks
Biology--Textbooks
QH301 QH308.2