About This Book

Campbell Biology in Focus, 3rd Edition

Campbell Biology in Focus is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students understand and connect the fundamental principles of biology. This book is primarily used by students and instructors in introductory college-level biology courses, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to grasp the basics of biology.

Who Uses It?

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

History and Editions

The 3rd edition of Campbell Biology in Focus has been updated to integrate new, key scientific findings throughout the text. This edition includes more than 450 videos and animations in Mastering Biology and embedded in the new Pearson eText, helping students actively learn, retain tough course concepts, and successfully engage with their studies and assessments. The book has been built unit-by-unit to achieve a balance between breadth and depth of concepts, moving students away from memorization and towards a deeper understanding of biological principles.

Author and Other Works

Lisa Urry and Michael Cain are the authors of Campbell Biology in Focus. Lisa Urry is known for her engaging writing style and her ability to explain complex biological concepts clearly and simply. Michael Cain brings his expertise in biology to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in biology, including detailed explanations and examples.
Integration of Scientific Findings: The text integrates new, key scientific findings throughout, keeping the material up-to-date and relevant.
Interactive Tools: The book is complemented by Mastering Biology, which includes interactive features such as videos, animations, and practice exercises.
Modular Approach: The book is designed with a modular approach, making it easy to adapt to different course structures.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780134710679
eTextbook: Available with Mastering Biology (ISBN: 9780134875040)
Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: February 6, 2019
Number of Pages: Varies by format (hardcover typically around 1000 pages)
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

2nd Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers
eTextbook with Mastering Biology: ISBN-13: 9780134875040
Related ISBNs:
0134875044 / 9780134875040 (Campbell Biology in Focus Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package)
013487451X / 9780134874517 (Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Biology in Focus)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Campbell Biology in Focus, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Lisa A. Urry (Units 1 and 2) is Gibbons Young Professor of Biology at Mills College. After earning a B.A. at Tufts University, she completed her Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Lisa has conducted research on gene expression during embryonic and larval development in sea urchins. Deeply committed to promoting opportunities in science for women and underrepresented minorities, she has taught courses ranging from introductory and developmental biology to a nonmajors course called Evolution for Future Presidents.

Michael L. Cain (Chapter 1 and Units 3, 4, and 7) is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist who is now writing full-time. Michael earned an A.B. from Bowdoin College, an M.Sc. from Brown University, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. As a faculty member at New Mexico State University, he taught introductory biology, ecology, evolution, botany, and conservation biology. Michael is the author of dozens of scientific papers on topics that include foraging behavior in insects and plants, long-distance seed dispersal, and speciation in crickets. He is also a coauthor of an ecology textbook.

Steven A. Wasserman (Unit 6) is Professor of Biology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He earned an A.B. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from MIT. Working on the fruit fly Drosophila, Steve has done research on developmental biology, reproduction, and immunity. Having taught genetics, development, and physiology to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, he now focuses on introductory biology, for which he has been honored with UCSD’s Distinguished Teaching Award.

Peter V. Minorsky (Unit 5) is Professor of Biology at Mercy College in New York, where he teaches introductory biology, ecology, and botany. He received his A.B. from Vassar College and his Ph.D. from Cornell University. Peter taught at Kenyon College, Union College, Western Connecticut State University, and Vassar College; he is also the science writer for the journal Plant Physiology. His research interests concern how plants sense environmental change. Peter received the 2008 Award for Teaching Excellence at Mercy College.

Rebecca B. Orr (Ready-to-Go Teaching Modules, eText Media Integration) is Professor of Biology at Collin College in Plano, Texas, where she teaches introductory biology. She earned her B.S. from Texas A&M University and her Ph.D. from University of Texas South-western Medical Center at Dallas. Rebecca has a passion for investigating strategies that result in more effective learning and retention, and she is a certified Team-Based Learning Collaborative Trainer Consultant. She enjoys focusing on the creation of learning opportunities that both engage and challenge students.

Neil A. Campbell (1946–2004) earned his M.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside. His research focused on desert and coastal plants. Neil’s 30 years of teaching included introductory biology courses at Cornell University, Pomona College, and San Bernardino Valley College, where he received the college’s first Outstanding Professor Award. He was also a visiting scholar at the University of California, Riverside. Neil was the founding author of Campbell Biology, upon which this book is based.

1 Introduction: Evolution and the Foundations of Biology

UNIT 1 Chemistry and Cells

2 The Chemical Context of Life

3 Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

4 A Tour of the Cell

5 Membrane Transport and Cell Signaling

6 An Introduction to Metabolism

7 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation

8 Photosynthesis

9 The Cell Cycle

UNIT 2 Genetics

10 Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles

11 Mendel and the Gene Idea

12 The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

13 The Molecular Basis of Inheritance

14 Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein

15 Regulation of Gene Expression

16 Development, Stem Cells, and Cancer

17 Viruses

18 Genomes and Their Evolution

UNIT 3 Evolution

19 Descent with Modification

20 Phylogeny

21 The Evolution of Populations

22 The Origin of Species

23 Broad Patterns of Evolution

UNIT 4 The Evolutionary History of Life

24 Early Life and the Diversification of Prokaryotes

25 The Origin and Diversification of Eukaryotes

26 The Colonization of Land

27 The Rise of Animal Diversity

UNIT 5 Plant Form and Function

28 Vascular Plant Structure and Growth

29 Resource Acquisition, Nutrition, and Transport in Vascular Plants

30 Reproduction and Domestication of Flowering Plants

31 Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals

UNIT 6 Animal Form and Function

32 The Internal Environment of Animals: Organization and Regulation

33 Animal Nutrition

34 Circulation and Gas Exchange

35 The Immune System

36 Reproduction and Development

37 Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling

38 Nervous and Sensory Systems

39 Motor Mechanisms and Behavior

UNIT 7 Ecology

40 Population Ecology and the Distribution of Organisms

41 Ecological Communities

42 Ecosystems and Energy

43 Conservation Biology and Global Change

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