A conceptual approach to success in genetics


With Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Ben Pierce brings a master teacher’s experiences to the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another. The new 7th edition continues this mission by expanding upon the powerful pedagogy and tools that have made this title so successful. New question types, more learning guidelines for students, and an updated art program round out a powerful text.

Genetics: A Conceptual Approach is now supported in Achieve, Macmillan’s new online learning platform. Achieve is the culmination of years of development work put toward creating the most powerful online learning tool for biology students. It houses all of our renowned assessments, multimedia assets, e-books, and instructor resources in a powerful new platform.

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A conceptual approach to success in genetics


With Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Ben Pierce brings a master teacher’s experiences to the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another.

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1.- Introduction to Genetics.- 2 Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction.- 3 Basic Principles of Heredity.- 4 Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Characteristics.- 5 Extensions and Modifications of Basic Principles.- 6 Pedigree Analysis, Applications, and Genetic Testing.- 7 Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping.- 8 Chromosome Variation.- 9 Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems.- 10 DNA: The Chemical Nature of the Gene.- 11 Chromosome Structure and Organelle DNA.- 12 DNA Replication and Recombination.- 13 Transcription.- 14 RNA Molecules and RNA Processing.- 15 The Genetic Code and Translation.- 16 Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria.- 17 Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes.- 18 Gene Mutations and DNA Repair.- 19 Molecular Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology.- 20 Genomics and Proteomics.- 21 Epigenetics.- 22 Developmental Genetics and Immunogenetics.- 23 Cancer Genetics.- 24 Quantitative Genetics.- 25 Population Genetics.- 26 Evolutionary Genetics
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A very student-friendly text as it has an easy to follow narrative and a lot of pedagogical features that  focus on conceptual understanding. It works in tandem with SaplingPlus to provide students with the tools and practice they need to learn the concepts and the problem solving skills needed to succeed in genetics. 
It also supports active learning and includes a number of great resources to help instructors in creating active and engaging classrooms. 
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Problem Solving Videos demonstrate how to solve problems mirrored in the EOC problem set

Math readiness assignments help students brush up on key math and stats skills

Connecting Questions help students synthesize concepts from different chapters

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781319308315
Publisert
2020-03-02
Utgave
7. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Lower undergraduate, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
976

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Benjamin Pierce is Professor of Biology and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he teaches courses in genetics and evolution. He previously taught at Connecticut College and Baylor University. Ben is a population geneticist who conducts ecological and evolutionary research on amphibians. He has authored a number of articles in research journals and several books.