Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the effects of abiotic factors on the composition of plant and animal communities in aquatic biomes Compare and contrast the characteristics of the ocean zones Summarize the characteristics of standing water and flowing water freshwater biomes
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Define biogeography List and describe abiotic factors that affect the global distribution of plant and animal species Compare the impact of abiotic forces on aquatic and terrestrial environments Summarize the effects of abiotic factors on net primary productivity
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Define global climate change Summarize the effects of the Industrial Revolution on global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration Describe three natural factors affecting long-term global climate List two or more greenhouse gases and describe their role in the greenhouse effect
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the two major abiotic factors that determine terrestrial biomes Recognize distinguishing characteristics of each of the eight major terrestrial biomes
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Define ecology and the four basic levels of ecological research Describe examples of the ways in which ecology requires the integration of different scientific disciplines Distinguish between abiotic and biotic components of the environment Recognize the relationship between abiotic and biotic components of the environment
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is …
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify and describe the properties of life Describe the levels of organization among living things Recognize and interpret a phylogenetic tree List examples of different subdisciplines in biology
Rapid changes at Earth's surface, largely in response to human activity, have …
Rapid changes at Earth's surface, largely in response to human activity, have led to the realization that fundamental questions remain to be answered regarding the natural functioning of the Critical Zone, the thin veneer at Earth's surface where the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere interact. EARTH 530 will introduce you to the basics necessary for understanding Earth surface processes in the Critical Zone through an integration of various scientific disciplines. Those who successfully complete EARTH 530 will be able to apply their knowledge of fundamental concepts of Earth surface processes to understanding outstanding fundamental questions in Critical Zone science and how their lives are intimately linked to Critical Zone health.
This course analyzes cooperative processes that shape the natural environment, now and …
This course analyzes cooperative processes that shape the natural environment, now and in the geologic past. It emphasizes the development of theoretical models that relate the physical and biological worlds, the comparison of theory to observational data, and associated mathematical methods.
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