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Concepts of biology / senior contributors: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Houston, Texas : OpenStax College, Rice University, 2013-Description: 1 volume : color illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1938168119
  • 9781938168116
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QH308.7 .F69eb
Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available online.
Contents:
Introduction to biology -- Chemistry of life -- Cell structure and function -- How cells obtain energy -- Photosynthesis -- Reproduction at the cellular level -- The cellular basis of inheritance -- Patterns of inheritance -- Molecular biology -- Biotechnology -- Evolution and its processes -- Diversity of life -- Diversity of microbes, fungi, and protists -- Diversity of plants -- Diversity of animals -- The body's systems -- The immune system and disease -- Animal reproduction and management -- Population and community ecology -- Ecosystems and the biosphere -- Conservation and biodiversity.
Summary: "Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology."--Open Textbook Library website.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks QH308.7 .F69 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001495554

"Senior contributors: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise"--Page 7.

Includes index.

Resource simultaneously available in high- and low-resolution PDF files, direct-access HTML version, EPUB format, DAISY 3.0 text with images, DAISY 3.0 text without images, BRF (Braille Refreshable Format), and iBooks format.

Introduction to biology -- Chemistry of life -- Cell structure and function -- How cells obtain energy -- Photosynthesis -- Reproduction at the cellular level -- The cellular basis of inheritance -- Patterns of inheritance -- Molecular biology -- Biotechnology -- Evolution and its processes -- Diversity of life -- Diversity of microbes, fungi, and protists -- Diversity of plants -- Diversity of animals -- The body's systems -- The immune system and disease -- Animal reproduction and management -- Population and community ecology -- Ecosystems and the biosphere -- Conservation and biodiversity.

"Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology."--Open Textbook Library website.

Also available online.

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