About This Book

Biological Science, 7th Edition

Biological Science, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory biology courses. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of biological principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory biology courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory biology courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of biology, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of biological principles.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of Biological Science has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on biological concepts. This edition includes detailed updates on laboratory techniques, molecular biology, and evolutionary principles. It also includes a discovery-based, student-centered approach, making it easier for students to engage with the material.

Author and Other Works

Scott Freeman and Kim Quillin are the authors of Biological Science. Scott Freeman is known for his engaging, conversational writing style and his ability to explain complex biological concepts clearly and simply. Kim Quillin brings her expertise in biology to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. This book is part of a series that includes other editions and related texts, making it a valuable resource for educators and students.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in biology, including detailed explanations and examples.
Discovery-Based Approach: The text is designed to encourage discovery and exploration, making it easier for students to understand and apply biological principles.
Student-Centered: The book is written with the student in mind, providing interactive tools and study aids to enhance learning.
Updated Research: The 7th edition includes detailed updates on the latest research in biology, ensuring that students are exposed to the most current knowledge in the field.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780134678320
eTextbook: Available with VitalSource (ISBN: 9780135276815)
Loose-leaf: Not available for this edition
Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: February 6, 2019
Number of Pages: 1408
Language: English
Item Weight: 3.5 pounds
Dimensions: 9.20 x 10.60 x 2.40 inches

Other Editions and Formats

6th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers
eTextbook with VitalSource: ISBN-13: 9780135276815
Related ISBNs:
9780135276815 (Digital and eTextbook)
9780134678320 (Hardcover)

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Author Biography

Scott Freeman received a PhD in Zoology from the University of Washington and was subsequently awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Evolution at Princeton University. He has done research in evolutionary biology on topics ranging from nest parasitism to the molecular systematics of the blackbird family and is coauthor, with Jon Herron, of the standard-setting undergraduate text Evolutionary Analysis. Scott is the recipient of a Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Washington and is currently a Principal Lecturer in the UW Department of Biology, where he teaches introductory biology for majors, a writing-intensive course for majors called The Tree of Life, and a graduate seminar in college science teaching. Scott’s current research focuses on how active learning affects student learning and academic performance.

Lizabeth A. Allison is Chancellor Professor of Biology at the College of William & Mary. She received her PhD in Zoology from the University of Washington, specializing in molecular and cellular biology. Before coming to William & Mary, she spent eight years as a faculty member at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Liz teaches introductory biology for majors and upper division molecular biology courses. She has mentored graduate students and more than 120 undergraduate research students, many of them coauthoring papers with her on intracellular trafficking of the thyroid hormone receptor in normal and cancer cells. The recipient of numerous awards, including a State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) Outstanding Faculty Award in 2009, Liz received one of the three inaugural Arts Shouland Sciences Faculty Awards for Teaching Excellence in 2011, and a Plumeri Award for Faculty Excellence in 2012. In addition to her work on this text, she is author of Fundamental Molecular Biology, now in its second edition, with a third edition under way.

Lead Author; Chapters 1, 33, 48 and BioSkills

laalli@wm.edu

Michael Black received his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Stanford University School of Medicine as a Howard Hughes Predoctoral Fellow. After graduation, he studied cell biology as a Burroughs Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England. His current research focuses on the use of molecules to identify and track the transmission of microbes in the environment. Michael is a professor of Cell and Molecular Biology at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where he teaches introductory and advanced classes for majors in cell biology and microbiology. In addition to his teaching and research activities, Michael serves as the director of the Undergraduate Biotechnology Lab, where he works alongside undergraduate technicians to integrate research projects and inquiry-based activities into undergraduate classes.

Chapters 2—12

mblack@calpoly.edu

Greg Podgorski received his PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Penn State University and has been a postdoctoral fellow at the Max Plank Institute for Biochemistry and Columbia University. His research interests are in biology education, developmental genetics, and computational biology. Greg’s most recent work has been in mathematical modeling of how patterns of different cell types emerge during development and how tumors recruit new blood vessels in cancer. Greg has been teaching at Utah State University for more than 20 years in courses that include introductory biology for majors and nonmajors, genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, and microbiology, and he has offered courses in nonmajors biology in Beijing and Hong Kong. He has won teaching awards at Utah State University and has been recognized by the National Academies as a Teaching Fellow and a Teaching Mentor.

Chapters 13—21

greg.podgorski@usu.edu

Kim Quillin received her BA in Biology at Oberlin College summa cum laude and her PhD in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, as a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow. Kim has worked in the trenches with Scott Freeman on every edition of Biological Science, starting with the ground-up development of the illustrations in the first edition in 1999 and expanding her role in each edition. Kim currently serves as the Curriculum Coordinator for Introductory Biology for Salisbury University (SU), a member of the University System of Maryland, where she is actively involved in the ongoing student-centered reform of the course for biology majors. She also serves as the Curriculum Facilitator for the biology department, focusing on programmatic review and alignment of the SU biology curriculum to the Vision and Change core concepts and competencies.

Chapters 22—25, 30—32, 49—54

kxquillin@salisbury.edu

Jeff Carmichael received his BS in Biology from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and his PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Georgia. As an undergraduate student, he spent some time studying enzyme kinetics through a fellowship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. His graduate work focused on sexual reproduction in an intriguing group of seed plants. He has been teaching and coordinating Introductory Biology at the University of North Dakota (UND) for more than 20 years. He also works with the campus-wide Teaching Transformation and Development Academy, where he helps other faculty members incorporate evidence-based best teaching practices in their courses. He has received excellence in teaching awards at UND and as a graduate student in Georgia.

Chapters 26—29 and 34—38

Jeffrey.Carmichael@und.edu

Emily Taylor earned a BA in English at the University of California, Berkeley. She then earned a PhD in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University, where she conducted research in the field of environmental physiology as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. She is currently a professor of Biological Sciences at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Her student-centered research program focuses on the endocrine and reproductive physiology of free-ranging reptiles, especially rattlesnakes. She teaches numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory biology, anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, and herpetology, and received the California Faculty Association’s Distinguished Educator Award in 2010 and Cal Poly’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 2012.

Chapters 39—47

etaylor@calpoly.edu

1: Biology: The Study of Life

BioSkills

UNIT 1: The Molecular Origin and Evolution of Life

2: Water and Carbon: The Chemical Basis of Life

3: Protein Structure and Function

4: Nucleic Acids and an RNA World

5: An Introduction to Carbohydrates

6: Lipids, Membranes, and the First Cells

UNIT 2: Cell Structure and Function

7: Inside the Cell

8: Energy and Enzymes: An Introduction to Metabolism

9: Cellular Respiration and Fermentation

10: Photosynthesis

11: Cell–Cell Interactions

12: The Cell Cycle

UNIT 3: Gene Structure and Expression

13: Meiosis

14: Mendel and the Gene

15: DNA and the Gene: Synthesis and Repair

16: How Genes Work

17: Transcription, RNA Processing, and Translation

18: Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria

19: Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

20: The Molecular Revolution: Biotechnology, Genomics, and New Frontiers

21: Genes, Development, and Evolution

UNIT 4: Evolutionary Patterns and Processes

22: Evolution by Natural Selection

23: Evolutionary Processes

24: Speciation

25: Phylogenies and the History of Life

UNIT 5: The Diversification of Life

26: Bacteria and Archaea

27: Diversification of Eukaryotes

28: Green Algae and Land Plants

29: Fungi

30: An Introduction to Animals

31: Protostome Animals

32: Deuterostome Animals

33: Viruses

UNIT 6: How Plants Work

34: Plant Form and Function

35: Water and Sugar Transport in Plants

36: Plant Nutrition

37: Plant Sensory Systems, Signals, and Responses

38: Flowering Plant Reproduction and Development

UNIT 7: How Animals Work

39: Animal Form and Function

40: Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals

41: Animal Nutrition

42: Gas Exchange and Circulation

43: Animal Nervous Systems

44: Animal Sensory Systems

45: Animal Movement

46: Chemical Signals in Animals

47: Animal Reproduction and Development

48: The Immune System in Animals

UNIT 8: Ecology

49: An Introduction to Ecology

50: Behavioral Ecology

51: Population Ecology

52: Community Ecology

53: Ecosystems and Global Ecology

54: Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

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