Genetics: A Conceptual Approach - Couverture rigide

Pierce, Benjamin

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1319153917 ISBN 13 : 9781319153915

Editeur : W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

Genetics : A Conceptual Approach, 6Th Edn by Benjamin Pierce, 9781319153915, Freeman Macmillan, 2017, Hardcover

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is the textbook only for Genetics: A Conceptual Approach. With Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Ben Pierce brings a master teachers experiences to the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another. The new edition continues the Pierce tradition of pedagogical excellence and scientific currency. New for this edition: Think-Pair-Share ExercisesWith this active learning feature, students work on exercises in pairs or groups in class. Each chapter includes one or two Think-Pair-Share exercises about the chapter-opening story, and more at the end of the chapter. These exercises sometimes ask students to think about genetics in social, ethical, and applied contexts, and may involve connecting material from other chapters. New Format for Worked ProblemsUnlike many other textbooks Ben Pierce writes the exercises and Worked Problems for his text. For this edition, Pierces Worked Problems all include a Solution Strategy, Solution Steps, and Hints, giving students a clearly pathway for developing their own problem-solving skills. NEW Sapling Plus for Pierce - This comprehensive and robust online teaching and learning platform incorporates the e-Book, all instructor and student resources, and instructor assignment and gradebook functionality. To order this book bundled with SaplingPlus please order package isbn 9781352126006

Biographie de l'auteur

Benjamin Pierce received a B.S. in Biology from Southern Methodist University and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. Ben is currently Professor of Biology and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair at Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX. He is a population geneticist who conducts ecological and evolutionary research on amphibians. Ben has authored a number of articles in research journals and several books, including: The Family Genetics Sourcebook, a guide to genetics for the layperson; Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, a general genetics textbook; Genetics Essentials: Concepts and Connections, a brief genetics textbook; and Transmission and Population Genetics: A Short Course, a textbook for courses in transmission and population genetics. Ben is a member of the steering committee of the 21st Century Science Coalition, a group of scientists who support strong science standards for Texas public schools. He is the President of the Texas Academy of Science, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, and is a Fellow of the Texas Academy of Science. He currently serves on the editorial board of Bioscience. He has received research and teaching grants from the Natural Science Foundation, the W. M. Keck Foundation, the 3M Foundation, the National Park Service, the Williamson County Conservation Foundation, and the National Geographic Society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1319153917
• ISBN 13: 9781319153915
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 6
• Nombre de pages: 976