Biological Explorations: A Human Approach

by Gunstream, Stanley E.

• ISBN13: 9780130894465
• ISBN10: 013089446X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

A laboratory manual for one-term introductory courses in Human Biology and Biology with a human emphasis. This laboratory manual provides 33 stimulating laboratory exercises for two- or three-hour laboratory sessions in either human biology, or introductory biology courses for non-majors in which the human organism is emphasized. The level of rigor, easy-to-read text, clear procedures, and abundant illustrations make this manual especially suited for students who have had little, if any, prior science laboratory experience. All major areas of biology are covered, and the manual is compatible with any modern textbook that emphasizes the human organism.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Color Insert Credits	vii
PART 1 CELL BIOLOGY	1	(74)
Orientation	2	(8)
The Microscope	10	(11)
The Cell	21	(10)
Chemistry of Cells	31	(9)
Enzymes	40	(4)
Diffusion and Osmosis	44	(7)
Photosynthesis	51	(9)
Cellular Respiration	60	(7)
Cell Division	67	(8)
PART 2 INHERITANCE	75	(28)
Heredity	76	(10)
Molecular and Chromosomal Genetics	86	(10)
DNA Fingerprinting	96	(7)
PART 3 HUMAN BIOLOGY	103	(120)
Organization of the Human Body	104	(12)
Dissection of the Fetal Pig	116	(20)
Circulation of Blood	136	(10)
Blood	146	(6)
Gas Exchange	152	(6)
Digestion	158	(8)
Neural Control	166	(12)
Sensory Perception	178	(11)
Support and Movement	189	(11)
Excretion	200	(6)
Reproduction	206	(7)
Fertilization and Development	213	(10)
PART 4 ORGANISMIC DIVERSITY	223	(64)
Monerans, Protists, and Fungi	224	(13)
Plants	237	(13)
Structure of Flowering Plants	250	(9)
Simple Animals	259	(12)
Mollusks, Annelids, and Arthropods	271	(9)
Echinoderms and Chordates	280	(7)
PART 5 EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY	287	(18)
Human Evolution	288	(6)
Ecological Relationships	294	(6)
Population Growth	300	(5)
PART 6 LABORATORY REPORTS	305	(122)
Appendix A Common Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words	427	(2)
Appendix B Common Metric Units and Temperature Conversions	429	(1)
Appendix C Oil Immersion Techniques	430	(1)
Appendix D Classification of Organisms	431