For non-majors/mixed biology courses. SEEING BIOLOGY'S RELEVANCE BY FOCUSING ON CORE CONCEPTS Eric Simon's BIOLOGY: THE CORE presents essential biological concepts, using a unique visual and hybrid approach. The succinct 12-chapter text features beautifully illustrated modules with dynamic figures and illustrations in self-contained 2-page modules. The modules focus students on what is relevant to help them see the relationship between key concepts and current issues they are familiar with. The 3RD EDITION focuses on current issues with active learning and flipped classroom strategies that encourage students to think and actively participate in the course.