Biological Explorations
A Human Approach
6th Edition
Published on 27. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-13-156072-7 (ISBN)
Description
Easily adapted to the lab component of non-majors, introductory courses in human biology, or general biology courses, with a human emphasis.
Compatible with any textbook, this manual provides 33 stimulating laboratory exercises for either human biology or introductory biology courses for non-majors in which the human organism is emphasized. The level of rigor, user-friendly language, and abundant illustrations make this manual ideal for students who have had little, if any, prior science laboratory experience.
The Sixth Edition features a fresh, new design that provides students with an easy-to-follow lab resource, while simplifying instructors' work in the lab. This new design organizes the manual's wide range of material so that it is easily referenced. Re-drawn figures, updated headings, and the addition of biohazard safety information also make this edition unique.
Compatible with any textbook, this manual provides 33 stimulating laboratory exercises for either human biology or introductory biology courses for non-majors in which the human organism is emphasized. The level of rigor, user-friendly language, and abundant illustrations make this manual ideal for students who have had little, if any, prior science laboratory experience.
The Sixth Edition features a fresh, new design that provides students with an easy-to-follow lab resource, while simplifying instructors' work in the lab. This new design organizes the manual's wide range of material so that it is easily referenced. Re-drawn figures, updated headings, and the addition of biohazard safety information also make this edition unique.
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After earning his Ph.D. in Biology at the University of Southern California, Stanley Gunstream became the Co-Principal Investigator for USC's Mosquito Research Project. Stan is now retired after 34 years with Pasadena City College, where he began as an Associate Professor of Life Sciences and progressed to the Chair of Life Sciences/Allied Health, Administrative Dean for Instruction, and Vice President for Instruction. Stan has also served part-time as a lecturer in Ecology and Entomology at Pasadena College and CSU-Los Angeles.
He is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) as well as the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT). Stan is the author and co-author of seven anatomy & physiology and biology laboratory manuals, and one anatomy & physiology textbook.
He is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) as well as the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT). Stan is the author and co-author of seven anatomy & physiology and biology laboratory manuals, and one anatomy & physiology textbook.
Content
I. CELL BIOLOGY
1. Orientation
2. The Microscope
3. The Cell
4. Chemistry of Cells
5. Enzymes
6. Diffusion and Osmosis
7. Photosynthesis
8. Cellular Respiration
9. Cell Division
II. INHERITANCE
10. Heredity
11. Molecular and Chromosomal Genetics
12. DNA Fingerprinting
III. HUMAN BIOLOGY
13. Organization of the Human Body
14. Dissection of the Fetal Pig
15. Circulation of Blood
16. Blood
17. Gas Exchange
18. Digestion
19. Neural Control
20. Sensory Perception
21. Support and Movement
22. Excretion
23. Reproduction
24. Fertilization and Development
IV. ORGANISMIC DIVERSITY
25. Prokaryotes, Protists, and Fungi
26. Plants.
27. Structure of Flowering Plants.
28. Simple Animals
29. Mollusks, Annelids, and Arthropods
30. Echinoderms and Chordates
V. EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
31. Human Evolution
32. Ecological Relationships
33. Population Growth
Appendix A: Common Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words
Appendix B: Common Metric Units and Temperature Conversions
Appendix C: Oil Immersion Techniques
Appendix D: Classification of Organisms
1. Orientation
2. The Microscope
3. The Cell
4. Chemistry of Cells
5. Enzymes
6. Diffusion and Osmosis
7. Photosynthesis
8. Cellular Respiration
9. Cell Division
II. INHERITANCE
10. Heredity
11. Molecular and Chromosomal Genetics
12. DNA Fingerprinting
III. HUMAN BIOLOGY
13. Organization of the Human Body
14. Dissection of the Fetal Pig
15. Circulation of Blood
16. Blood
17. Gas Exchange
18. Digestion
19. Neural Control
20. Sensory Perception
21. Support and Movement
22. Excretion
23. Reproduction
24. Fertilization and Development
IV. ORGANISMIC DIVERSITY
25. Prokaryotes, Protists, and Fungi
26. Plants.
27. Structure of Flowering Plants.
28. Simple Animals
29. Mollusks, Annelids, and Arthropods
30. Echinoderms and Chordates
V. EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
31. Human Evolution
32. Ecological Relationships
33. Population Growth
Appendix A: Common Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words
Appendix B: Common Metric Units and Temperature Conversions
Appendix C: Oil Immersion Techniques
Appendix D: Classification of Organisms