Biology A Self-Teaching Guide

by Garber, Steven D.

• ISBN13: 9781119645023
• ISBN10: 1119645026
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-09-16
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

An Interactive, Easy-to-Use Introductory Guide to Major Biology Concepts

For students looking for a solid introduction to Biology, the new 3rd Edition of Biology: A Teaching Guide is the perfect learning tool. The latest edition has been updated to include the most up-to-date information on everything from photosynthesis to physiology.

For students preparing for exams or individuals who want to review material from years past, the step-by-step format is designed to help students and teachers alike easily understand complex concepts, key terms, and frequently asked questions. The guide includes a comprehensive glossary and self-test questions in each chapter, allowing students to reinforce their knowledge and better understand the concepts.

In A Teaching Guide, learn about the foundational aspects of biology, including:

●      How photosynthesis occurs

●      Whether viruses are living or dead

●      The reproductive sexual terms behind cloning

●      Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of life science

Thoroughly updated with self-teaching practice exams and questions, this comprehensive guide is designed to give students the tools they need to master the fundamental concepts and critical definitions behind biology.

Author Biography

STEVEN DANIEL GARBER, PH.D., has taught biology in public schools and at Cornell University, the City University of New York, and Rutgers University. He has worked as a biologist at the American Museum of Natural History, the National Park Service, Yale University's Peabody Museum of Natural History, and the New York City Parks Department. Garber is the author of The Urban Naturalist and Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley).

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 Origin of Life

2 Cell Structure

3 Cell Division

4 Reproduction

5 Cellular Respiration

6 Photosynthesis

7 Homeostasis

8 Hormones

9 The Brain and the Nervous System

10 Bones and Muscles

11 Internal Transport: Plants and Invertebrates

12 Circulatory System

13 Blood

14 Nutrition

15 Viruses and Subviruses

16 Ecology

17 Monera

18 Protista

19 Fungi

20 Plant Kingdom: Plantae

21 Animal Kingdom: Animalia

Glossary (The glossary in this book is a short version: the full unabridged (much longer!) glossary is available online (no fee) at www.wiley.com/go/biologystg3e

Index