Biology : life on earth / Teresa Audesirk.

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Audesirk, Teresa

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Idioma: Español Detalles de publicación: Prentice Hall : c2002 Upper Saddle River, New Jersey,Edición: 6th edDescripción: xxix, 892 p. : col.ill. ;col. maps 29 cm. 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:

0130899410

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Clasificación CDD:

570.21 A899b6

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QH 308.2 A93 2002

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For one or two semester courses in Introductory Biology targeting non- and mixed majors.

The goal of this text is to provide an engaging and easy to use book with an innovative and interactive media program. It achieves a unique balance in emphasizing concepts without sacrificing scientific accuracy. The new MediaTutor, found at the end of each chapter, integrates the text and media by providing a brief description of the CD or WEB activity and the time requirement for completion. In creating the book and the media package, the authors and Prentice Hall reached out to the biology community involving educators from around the country to help address the diverse needs of today's students.

Includes bibliographical refrences and index. CD-ROM disponible en el libro.

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1 An Introduction to Life on Earth
Unit 1 The Life of a Cell
2 Atoms, Molecules, and Life
3 Biological Molecules
4 Cell Membrane Structure and Function
5 Cell Structure and Function
6 Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell
7 Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
8 Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration
Unit 2 Inheritance
9 DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
10 Gene Expression and Regulation
11 The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction
12 Patterns of Inheritance
13 Biotechnology
Unit 3 Evolution and Diversity of Life
14 Principles of Evolution
15 How Organisms Evolve
16 The Origin of Species
17 The History of Life
18 Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity
19 The Diversity of Viruses, Prokaryotes, and Protists
20 The Diversity of Fungi
21 The Diversity of Plants
22 Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
23 Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates
Unit 4 Plant Anatomy and Physiology
24 Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport
25 Plant Reproduction and Development
26 Plant Responses to the Environment
Unit 5 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
27 Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body
28 Circulation
29 Respiration
30 Nutrition and Digestion
31 The Urinary System
32 Defenses Against Disease
33 Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System
34 The Nervous System and the Senses
35 Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton
36 Animal Reproduction
37 Animal Development
Unit 6 Behavior and Ecology
38 Animal Behavior
39 Population Growth and Regulation
40 Community Interactions
41 How do Ecosystems Work?
42 Earth's Diverse Ecosystems

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Animal behavior, cloning, seed germination, stem cell research, biodiversity, population growth, artificial kidneys, global warming, pollination strategies, sequencing genomes--the staggering number of important and fascinating biological topics continues to grow. In fact, one can make a compelling argument that "biology" is no longer a single discipline. In the midst of this wealth of information, how does an instructor of an introductory course choose what to cover, and at what level to cover it? What basic concepts and principles form the foundation of biology? What topics are the most compelling to students? Which types of biological knowledge will best prepare them to make informed choices relating to their own lives and to the greater world that their personal choices impact? In talking to educators faced with these tough decisions, a single overriding consensus emerged: "We need to help our students become scientifically literate." Scientific literacy endows a student with the mental tools to cope with expanding knowledge. It requires a foundation of basic factual knowledge--a mental framework into which new information can be integrated. But it also encompasses the ability to grasp and evaluate information from the news and popular press. A scientifically literate individual does not think in isolated "soundbites," but recognizes the interrelatedness of concepts and the need to bring information from many areas to bear on an issue. A scientifically literate individual also needs to be able to use today's amazing resources, most significantly the Internet, to find accurate information; he or she must be able to distinguish true scientific information from pseudoscience. Biology: Life on Earth Effectively Manages a Wealth of Scientific Information Our seventh edition of Biology: Life on Earth --which is more than a textbook, but rather a complete package of teaching aids for the instructor and learning aids for students--has been revised with three specific goals: To help instructors manage the presentation of biological information with the goal of producing scientifically literate students To help each student to acquire information according to his or her own learning style To help students relate this information to their own lives so as to understand its importance and relevance Biology: Life on Earth ... Is Organized Clearly and Uniformly Throughout each chapter, students will find aids that help them navigate through the information. "At a Glance" at the start of each chapter brings together the chapter's major subheadings and now includes the titles of Essays as well. Instructors can easily assign--and students can easily locate--key topics within the chapter. Major sections are introduced as questions to which the student will find answers in the section, while minor subheadings are presented as summary statements that reflect content. A crucial outgrowth of this organizational scheme is that it imparts an understanding of biology as a hierarchy of interrelated concepts, rather than a set of isolated, independent subjects. The "Summary of Key Concepts" pulls together important concepts using the major subheadings as an organizing feature. Both "At a Glance" and the "Summary of Key Concepts" use the heading-based numbering system featured within the chapters themselves, allowing instructors and students to move efficiently among the different components within a chapter. Information is integrated and easily managed within the total package. Media Activity tabs within each chapter direct the student to OneKey, which contains relevant activities, animations, and practice tests; the Media Activity numbers in the book correspond with OneKey for easy navigation. Detailed descriptions of each Media Activity are found at the end of each chapter. . . .Contains Revitalized Illustrations for Greater Clarity, Consistency, and Reader Interest Benefiting from the advice of reviewers, a talented biological illustrator, and careful scrutiny by the authors and development editor, we have extensively revised the illustration program. For the seventh edition, we have: Expanded the consistent use of color. We have been vigilant in tracking the use of color to provide consistency in illustrating specific atoms, structures, or processes. We have also made the colors more vibrant to better distinguish individual parts of a figure, to help engage the readers' interest, and to focus attention on the most important aspects of the illustration. Improved overall quality. We have redrawn the more diagrammatic figures for greater interest and accuracy. Enhanced label clarity. We have revised the size, placement, and font of figure labels for more consistency and readability. Organized content more efficiently. We have modified the placement of parts of multipart figures for easier navigation through the figure. Explained figure content more clearly. Through the judicious use of "talking boxes," we have placed more explanatory statements within figures for greater clarity. Modified figure captions to enhance function. Our figure titles summarize the content; we have made the captions more concise, and have added thought questions to several captions within each chapter. . . . Has Been Updated and Reorganized We incorporate new discoveries that students might encounter in news articles, but place them within an accurate biological context to help foster scientific literacy. Further, organizational changes within chapters and units now make the basic information even more accessible to students'. Although each chapter has been carefully revised, highlights of this revision include the following: Unit Two: Inheritance. We have extensively revised and reorganized these chapters to help students assimilate and appreciate this potentially daunting subject matter. Chapter 13 incorporates and interprets important new advances 'in the exploding area of biotechnology in a student-friendly manner. Unit Three: Evolution. We now have two chapters covering animal diversity, one on vertebrates and the other on invertebrates. This presents the information in chapters whose length is more manageable for both students and instructors. New advances in discovering the human lineage are also incorporated in Chapter 17. Unit Five: Animal Physiology. Updated Essays, Case Studies, and the Links to Life highlight new advances, such as those in the treatment of diabetes and spinal cord injuries, and in artificial hearts, stem cell research, and contraception. Animal behavior has been moved to the Ecology unit to better emphasize behavior as an adaptive response to the environment, and to create a clearer physiological focus for Unit Five. Unit Six: Ecology. While basic ecological principles remain unchanged, human impact is constantly growing. Students will find updated information on acid rain, global warming, tropical deforestation, human population growth, and the collapse of fisheries, as well as some good news about the ozone hole and the success of global cooperation in addressing this problem. . . .Engages and Motivates Students Scientific literacy cannot be imposed on students; they must actively participate in acquiring both the necessary information and skills. Thus, it is crucial for students to recognize that biology is about their personal lives as well as the life all around them. To help engage and motivate students, this new edition incorporates the following: Links to Life. A new feature in the seventh edition, Links to Life ends each chapter on a relevant note. These short, informally written segments relate to subjects that are both very familiar to the student and relevant to the chapter. For example, "Health Food?" (Chapter 2) examines the antioxidant properties of chocolate; "Dehydrating Drinks" (Chapter 31) explains how alcoholic beverages affect the kidneys; and "Treading Lightly--How Big Is Your 'Footprint'?" (Chapter 39) discusses the relationship between a student's lifestyle and humanity's imprint on the biosphere. Case Studies. In the seventh edition, we retain and up date our popular Case Studies and introduce man35 new ones, while making the sixth edition version" available in OneKey. Case Studies are based on recent news items, situations in which students might find themselves, or particularly fascinating biological) topics. Each Case Study is revisited at the end of the chapter, allowing students to explore the topic further in light of what they have learned and, often, to finds answers to questions raised in the initial study. Additionally, students will find an in-depth investigation of> each Case Study in OneKey. Bioethics. Many topics explored in the text have ethical implications for human life. These include genetic engineering and cloning, the use of animals in research, and human impact on other species. They are now identified with a bioethics icon that alerts both students and instructors to the possibility for further discussion and exploration. Essays. We retain our full suite of essays, including "Earth Watch," environmental essays that explore pressing issues such as the loss of biodiversity, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, the ozone hole, and Earth's carrying capacity for people; and our medically related "Health Watch" essays, which investigate topics such as sexually transmitted diseases, the dangers of artificial steroids, and how smoking damages the lungs. Caption queries. New in the seventh edition, we introduce questions at the end of several selected figure captions in each chapter. These questions encourage the student to apply his or her new knowledge of the structure or process being illustrated to a larger biological question. Excerpted from Biology: Life on Earth by Teresa Audesirk, Gerald Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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