"Essentials of Biology" is an essentials level introductory general biology text for non-majors students that combines Dr. Sylvia Mader's superb and accessible writing style with clear visuals, a comprehensive learning system, and abundant supplements. "Essentials of Biology" emphasizes the relevance of biology to students' lives within a framework of biodiversity and basic-concepts coverage of all main areas of general biology.

The three key features of "Essentials of Biology" include: Dr. Sylvia Mader's succinct, precise writing style. Sylvia's writing is what has earned her a reputation as one of the most successful introductory biology textbook author ever, and it is what will be most compelling in this text.

This is a comprehensive learning system to help students get the most out of each chapter's text content and an incredible instructional visual program. Our package would not be complete without our robust media technology package with quality animations, digitized videos, OLC, and student interactive CD-ROM.

Laboratory Manual to accompany Essentials of BiologySylvia Mader

Table of Contents

1 Scientific Method

2 Metric Measurement and Microscopy

3 Cell Structure and Function

4 Enzymes

5 Cellular Respiration

6 Photosynthesis

7 Mitosis and Meiosis

8 Patterns of Inheritance

9 DNA Biology and Technology

10 Genetic Counseling

11 Evidences of Evolution

12 Microbiology

13 Seedless Plants and Seed Plants

14 Plant Anatomy and Growth

15 Animal Diversity

16 Basic Mammalian Anatomy I

17 Cardiovascular System

18 Chemical Aspects of Digestion

19 Basic Mammalian Anatomy II

20 Nervous System and Senses

21 Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems