Download or read book Introductory Biology for Science Majors written by Tvi Albuquerque and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996-06-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Concepts of Biology written by Samantha Fowler and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-07 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concepts of Biology is designed for the single-semester introduction to biology course for non-science majors, which for many students is their only college-level science course. As such, this course represents an important opportunity for students to develop the necessary knowledge, tools, and skills to make informed decisions as they continue with their lives. Rather than being mired down with facts and vocabulary, the typical non-science major student needs information presented in a way that is easy to read and understand. Even more importantly, the content should be meaningful. Students do much better when they understand why biology is relevant to their everyday lives. For these reasons, Concepts of Biology is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand.We also strive to show the interconnectedness of topics within this extremely broad discipline. In order to meet the needs of today's instructors and students, we maintain the overall organization and coverage found in most syllabi for this course. A strength of Concepts of Biology is that instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Concepts of Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand--and apply--key concepts.
Download or read book A Longitudinal Study of Knowledge Construction in Introductory Biology for Science Majors written by Nelda Renee Pearsall and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In the Light of Evolution Essays from the Laboratory and Field written by Jonathan Losos and published by Roberts. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays by leading scientists, and includes essays by science writer Carl Zimmer, historian Janet Browne, and a foreword by journalist David Quammen. As Quammen says in his foreword, the book collects "reports from the field, plainspoken descriptions of lifetime obsessions, hard-earned bits of wisdom, and works in progress, pried loose from some of the most interesting, eminent researchers in evolutionary biology...” The book is intended for anyone with an interest in evolution, and it can be used in a wide variety of courses, including major's and non-major's introductory biology and evolution classes. For anyone who is fascinated by evolutionary biology and who desire to understand better the day-by-day, species, ecosystem-by-ecosystem texture of its practice as a scientific profession.
Download or read book Genetics Content in Introductory Biology Courses for Non science Majors written by Adam M. Hott and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Human Genetics Education Sub-committee under the Information and Education committee of the American Society of Human Genetics has developed a recommendation of 6 main concepts and 43 sub-concepts it felt should be taught in introductory biology courses for non-science majors. An Internet survey instrument was then designed for course instructors to determine the degree to which these concepts and sub-concepts were being taught. The total hours spent on each concept were determined, as were the relative importance and emphasis an instructor attached to each sub-concept (1-5 scale with 5 highest). A total of 357 responses from both 2-year and 4-year institutions was obtained. Of the 93.3 hours the average course offered to students, 15.6% on average was dedicated to genetics including mitosis and meiosis. Of the six main concepts, the highest average time spent was on Transmission of the Genetic Material (3.0 hrs), with 1.9 hours committed to Genetics and Society (fifth lowest). In all sub-concepts except one, a statistically significant higher 3importance4 was reported compared to the 3emphasis4 individuals were able to give that sub-concept in the course. This disparity between importance and emphasis represents a significant challenge for improving HGE in introductory biology courses for non-science majors given that it is the only formal exposure to genetics most students will have at the college level.
Download or read book 11th Hour written by David L. Wilson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/11thhour for additional information. This book reviews the more challenging material in a college-level, introductory course in biology. It is intended to supplement standard textbooks in biology, or for students who wish to review such material. 11th Hour: Introduction to Biology is of particular use to students enrolled in a majors or non-majors introductory biology course, or students taking AP biology. It concentrates on those topics that usually give students the most difficulty, and problems/questions are rated throughout in terms of their level of difficulty. Concentrates on those concepts that usually give students the most difficulty. Provides ample opportunity to test the mastery of this material. Rates questions/problems according to their level of difficulty. Additional information provided on the internet site related to this topic - www.blackwellpublishing.com/11thhour.
Download or read book Biology written by Colleen Belk and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for one-semester courses in introductory biology, for non-major biology students, this issues-based, inquiry-driven biology text provides students with the ability and desire to take an active and scholarly interest in the science issues they will regularly face in college.
Download or read book Introduction to Biology written by Sylvia S. Mader and published by WCB/McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Biology Through Evolution written by Bruce Olsen and published by . This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains lecture notes for an introductory course in biology for undergraduate non-majors. It stresses that the concept of evolution is as central to biology as atomic theory is to chemistry.
Download or read book BIO2010 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-02-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological sciences have been revolutionized, not only in the way research is conductedâ€"with the introduction of techniques such as recombinant DNA and digital technologyâ€"but also in how research findings are communicated among professionals and to the public. Yet, the undergraduate programs that train biology researchers remain much the same as they were before these fundamental changes came on the scene. This new volume provides a blueprint for bringing undergraduate biology education up to the speed of today's research fast track. It includes recommendations for teaching the next generation of life science investigators, through: Building a strong interdisciplinary curriculum that includes physical science, information technology, and mathematics. Eliminating the administrative and financial barriers to cross-departmental collaboration. Evaluating the impact of medical college admissions testing on undergraduate biology education. Creating early opportunities for independent research. Designing meaningful laboratory experiences into the curriculum. The committee presents a dozen brief case studies of exemplary programs at leading institutions and lists many resources for biology educators. This volume will be important to biology faculty, administrators, practitioners, professional societies, research and education funders, and the biotechnology industry.
Download or read book Biology written by Sandra Alters and published by William C. Brown. This book was released on 1996 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for a one or two semester non-majors course in introductory biology taught at most two and four-year colleges. This course typically fulfills a general education requirement, and rather than emphasizing mastery of technical topics, it focuses on the understanding of biological ideas and concepts, how they relate to real life, and appreciating the scientific methods and thought processes. Given the authors' work in and dedication to science education, this text's writing style, pedagogy, and integrated support package are all based on classroom-tested teaching strategies and learning theory. The result is a learning program that enhances the effectiveness & efficiency of the teaching and learning experience in the introductory biology course like no other before it.
Download or read book Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology written by Stephen H. Jenkins and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Association for the Advancement of Science's report on Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education suggests that instructors "can no longer rely solely on trying to cover a syllabus packed with topics" but rather should "introduce fewer concepts but present them in greater depth." They further suggest that the principles embodied in a set of core concepts and competencies should be the basis for all undergraduate biology courses, including those designed for nonmajors. The theme of Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology will be the first and most fundamental of these competencies: the ability to apply the process of science. Biology courses and curricula must engage students in how scientific inquiry is conducted, including evaluating and interpreting scientific explanations of the natural world. The book uses diverse examples to illustrate how experiments work, how hypotheses can be tested by systematic and comparative observations when experiments aren't possible, how models are useful in science, and how sound decisions can be based on the weight of evidence even when uncertainty remains. These are fundamental issues in the process of science that are important for everyone to understand, whether they pursue careers in science or not. Where other introductory biology textbooks are organized by scientific concepts, Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology will instead show how methods can be used to test hypotheses in fields as different as ecology and medicine, using contemporary case studies. The book will provide students with a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of such methods for answering new questions, and will thereby change the way they think about the fundamentals of biology.
Download or read book Biology written by Eric J. Simon and published by Benjamin Cummings. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Intended for Non-Majors Biology/Introductory Biology (non-majors/mixed) Eric Simon's Biology: The Core combines a 12-chapter textbook and robust content in MasteringBiology� to offer a flexible new teaching and learning package that engages you with concise writing, beautiful and effective visuals, and outstanding interactive digital resources. This program offers an innovative teaching and learning experience by helping instructors and students: Revolutionize teaching in and out of the classroom: The unique hybrid integration of the book with MasteringBiology allows your instructor the flexibility to teach the course just the way they want via a medium that caters to the way you learn. Emphasize the big picture: The Core's concise modules focus your attention on the most important concepts and encourage you to see the relevance of biology to everyday life. Each module provides just enough information to help you understand the subject. Achieve a basic understanding of biology: The Core combines dynamic figures and illustrations with supporting narrative as the primary source of instruction to create a more engaging and accessible learning experience. Engaging and effective activities in MasteringBiology help you further visualize and understand complex biological processes. 0321744144 / 9780321744142 Biology: The Core Plus MasteringBiology with eText -- Access Card Package Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringBiology does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringBiology search for ISBN-10: 0321744144/ISBN-13: 9780321744142. That package includes ISBN-10: 0321735862/ISBN-13: 9780321735867 and ISBN-10: 0321833406/ISBN-13: 9780321833402 MasteringBiology is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.
Download or read book Introductory Biology written by Regents of the Univ. of California and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introductory Biology written by Regents of the University of California and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-22 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Scientific Reasoning Skills Development in the Introductory Biology Courses for Undergraduates written by Melissa S. Schen and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Scientific reasoning is a critical skill for students aiming to become professional scientists. Yet, there is little research on the development of such reasoning in science majors. Scientific reasoning is often investigated as two separate entities: hypothetico-deductive reasoning and argumentation, even though these skills may be linked. With regard to argumentation, fewer investigations look at its use in analyzing scientific data. This study seeks to address these issues and establish a baseline of both hypothetico-deductive reasoning and argumentation of scientific data of biology majors through their engagement in introductory biology coursework. This descriptive study investigated the development of undergraduates' scientific reasoning skills by assessing them three times throughout a two-quarter introductory biology course sequence for majors. A split-half version of the revised Lawson Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning (LCTSR) and a paper and pencil argumentation instrument developed for this study were utilized to assess student hypothetico-deductive reasoning and argumentation skills, respectively. To identify factors that may influence scientific reasoning development, demographic information and evidence for course emphasis on scientific reasoning was collected. No trends of improvement were found in the students' hypothetico-deductive reasoning or argumentation skills during the two-course sequence. Specific difficulties in the control of variables and direct hypothetico-deductive reasoning were identified through analysis of the LCTSR data. Students were also found to have trouble identifying and rebutting counterarguments, compared to generating initial arguments from scientific data sets. Although no overall improvement was found, a moderate, positive relationship was detected between LCTSR and argumentation scores at each administration. Lastly, no difference was determined between biology majors and other students enrolled in the courses. The results found here are similar to those classified in the literature for both hypothetico-deductive reasoning and argumentation, indicating that biology majors may be similar to other populations studied. Also, as little explicit attention was paid to scientific reasoning skills in the two courses, these findings complement those that illustrate a need for direct attention to foster the development of these skills. These results suggest the need to develop direct and explicit methods in order to improve the scientific reasoning skills of biology majors.
