Thrive in Genetics (Thrive In Bioscience Revision Guides) - Softcover

Thomas, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199694621 ISBN 13: 9780199694624

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2013

Synopsis

The Thrive in Bioscience guides are written to help students achieve exam success in all core areas of bioscience.

Each title in the series encourages students to follow four simple steps to maximize learning potential:

Step 1: Review the facts
The revision guides are designed to make learning quick and effective:
* Information is set out in bullet points, making content easy to take in.
* Clear, uncluttered illustrations illuminate key points.
* Key concept panels summarize essential learning points.

Step 2: Check your understanding
Students are encouraged to:
* Complete the questions at the end of chapters and answer online multiple-choice questions to reinforce their learning.
* Use the online flashcard app to master essential terms and phrases.

Step 3: Take note of extra advice
Revision tips--and hints for getting higher grades on exams--are presented throughout.

Step 4: Go the extra mile
Students can explore the suggestions for further reading to take their understanding one step further.

Features of the Thrive in Bioscience Series:
* Written by a group of highly experienced educators
* Succinct writing style and clear, bulleted presentation
* Carefully developed artwork that reinforces key points
* Extensive in-text pedagogy--including review questions--that supports active learning
* Companion website resources--including interactive flashcards and multiple-choice review questions

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Titles in the series:

Thrive in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
by Lynne Cox, David Harris, and Catherine Pears
ISBN 9780199645480

Thrive in Cell Biology
by Qiuyu Wang, Chris Smith, and Emma Davis
ISBN 9780199697328

Thrive in Ecology and Evolution
by Alan Beeby and Ralph Beeby
ISBN 9780199644056

Thrive in Genetics
by Alison Thomas
ISBN 9780199694624

About this title

About the Author

Dr Alison Thomas is a Senior Lecturer and Pathway Leader for Genetics in the Department of Life Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University where she teaches on a wide range of genetic and molecular biology modules, including Medical Genetics, DNA and Gene Manipulation and Biological Conservation. Alison received a BA. Hons. (Oxon) in Botany (top first in department and college) and a PhD in fungal genetics from the National Institute for Medical Research in association with University College, London. Her research interests are in Molecular Ecology; current research projects include those exploring the ecological impact of the recent harlequin ladybird invasion into the UK, and the evolutionary adaptive value of melanism in squirrels.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199694621
• ISBN 13: 9780199694624
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344