Problem Solving in Environmental Biology
Published on 6. June 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-582-21874-1 (ISBN)
Description
This text shows students how to approach problem solving - covering the basic skills needed in data handling, statistics, designing investigations and communicating answers. Problem-Solving in Environmental Biology uses a number of case studies tackling a wide range of situations related to studying natural ecosystems and resources, assessing the human impact on the environment and environmental management.
Reviews / Votes
' This is an exciting and innovative way to teach analytical techniques and also introduces the student to a wide range of the concerns now current in ecology.'New Scientist
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-21874-1 (9780582218741)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Section I: A General Approach to Problem Solving
1. Introduction and basic skills
Section II: Natural Ecosystems and Resources
2. Adaptation, behaviour and evolution
3. Energy and mineral cycles
4. Stability and diversity of ecosystems
Section III: Human Impacts
5. Overexploitation of resources
6. Farming
7. Pollution and the use of alternative resources
Section IV: Managing the Environment
8. Conservation and environmental impact assessment
1. Introduction and basic skills
Section II: Natural Ecosystems and Resources
2. Adaptation, behaviour and evolution
3. Energy and mineral cycles
4. Stability and diversity of ecosystems
Section III: Human Impacts
5. Overexploitation of resources
6. Farming
7. Pollution and the use of alternative resources
Section IV: Managing the Environment
8. Conservation and environmental impact assessment