Lab Manual for Human Biology / Edition 15

by Sylvia S. Mader Dr.

Overview

Instructors consistently ask for a Human Biology textbook that helps students understand the main themes of biology through the lens of the human body. Mader’s Human Biology, 15th Edition accomplishes the goal of improving scientific literacy, while establishing a foundation of knowledge in human biology and physiology. The text integrates a tested, traditional learning system with modern digital and pedagogical approaches designed to stimulate and engage today’s student.
Dr. Michael Windelspecht represents the new generation of digital authors. Through the integration of an array of multimedia resources, Michael has committed to delivering the tried-and-true content of the Mader series to the new generation of digital learners. A veteran of the online, hybrid, and traditional teaching environments, Michael is well-versed in the challenges facing the modern student and educator. Michael personally guided and oversaw all aspects of Connect and LearnSmart content accompany Human Biology, 15th Edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781259933707
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	02/17/2017
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Sylvia S. Mader has authored several nationally recognized biology texts published by McGraw-Hill. Educated at Bryn Mawr College, Harvard University, Tufts University, and Nova Southeastern University, she holds degrees in both Biology and Education. Over the years she has taught at University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Massachusetts Bay Community College; Suffolk University; and Nathan Mayhew Seminars. Her ability to reach out to science-shy students led to the writing of her first text, Inquiry into Life, which is now in its fifteenth edition. Highly acclaimed for her crisp and entertaining writing style, her books have become models for others who write in the field of biology.

Table of Contents

1 Scientific Method
2 Measuring with Metric
3 Microscopy
4 Chemical Composition of Cells
5 Cell Structure and Function
6 Body Tissues
7 Organization of the Body
8 Cardiovascular System
9 Chemical Aspects of Digestion
10 Energy Requirements and Ideal Weight
11 Homeostasis
12 Musculoskeletal System
13 Nervous System and Senses
14 Reproduction and Development
15 Mitosis and Meiosis
16 Human Genetics
17 DNA Biology and Technology
18 Human Evolution
19 Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems