eBook - ePub

Biology Trending

Name: Biology Trending
ISBN: 9781000877984

A Contemporary Issues Approach

Eli Minkoff,

Jennifer K. Hood-DeGrenier,

794 pages
English
ePUB (mobile friendly)
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - ePub

Biology Trending

A Contemporary Issues Approach

Eli Minkoff,

Jennifer K. Hood-DeGrenier,

About this book

Biology Trending is a truly innovative introductory biology text. Designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues, Biology Trending encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role that science plays in their world. This book features many current and relevant topics, including sea-level changes and ocean acidification; CRISPR/Cas9, opioid abuse, Zika, Ebola, and COVID-19; threats to biodiversity, and cancer immunotherapies. It is accompanied by digital Instructor and Student Resources to support teaching and learning.

Key Features

Adopts an "issues approach" to teaching introductory biology
Up-to-date sections throughout, including climate change, CRISPR, new hominids, COVID-19, and new cancer therapies, among many others
Suitable for both major and nonmajor courses
More succinct for ease in teaching and more affordable for students
High-quality illustrations help to elucidate key concepts

This book is extended and enhanced through a range of digital resources that include:

Long-form and open-response self-testing resources to test understanding and apply knowledge
Visual simulations to demonstrate evolutionary processes
Web links and bibliographic resources to expand knowledge
Time-saving instructor resources such as PowerPoint slides, activity and assignment ideas, and comprehensive lesson plans

Related Titles
Bard, J. Evolution: The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity (ISBN 9780367357016).
Prothero, D. Vertebrate Evolution: From Origins to Dinosaurs and Beyond (ISBN 9780367473167)
Johnson, N. A. Darwin's Reach: 21st Century Applications of Evolutionary Biology (ISBN 9781138587397)

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