Integrated Science

by Tillery, Bill W.; Enger, Eldon D.; Ross, Frederick C.

• ISBN13: 9780073353173
• ISBN10: 0073353175
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-10
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

Integrated Science, Fourth Edition is a straightforward, easy-to-read, yet substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy in living and nonliving systems. The authors provide even, well-integrated coverage of physics, chemistry, earth science, astronomy, and biology. The text's pedagogy (chapter outlines, core concept maps, and overviews) reveals how the science disciplines are interrelated and integrated throughout the text.This edition continues to introduce basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment.The book is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more science courses as part of a general or basic studies requirement. No prior work in science is assumed. The language, as well as the mathematics, is as simple as can be practical for a college-level science course.

Table of Contents

Brief TOC

What Is Science?

Motion

Energy

Heat and Temperature

Wave Motions and Sound

Electricity

Light

Atoms and Periodic Properties

Chemical Reactions

Water and Solutions

Nuclear Reactions

The Universe

The Solar System

Earth in Space

The Earth

The Earth's Surface

Earth's Weather

Earth's Waters

Organic and Biochemistry

The Nature of Living Things

The Origin and Evolution of Life

The History of Life on Earth

Ecology and Environment

Human Biology: Materials Exchange and Control Mechanisms

Human Biology: Reproduction

Mendelian and Molecular Genetics

Mathematical Review Working with Equations Significant Figures Conversion of Units Scientific Notation

Solubilities Chart

Relative Humidity Table

Solutions for Group A Parallel Exercises

Problem Solving Glossary

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