Student Companion Guide to Accompany Principles of Genetics, 4th Edition - Softcover

Snustad, D. Peter; Simmons, Michael J.; Price, H. James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471738301 ISBN 13: 9780471738305

Publisher: Wiley, 2005

Synopsis

In the rapidly advancing science of genetics, currency and accuracy are critical in any book. This book presents the most up-to-date developments in genetics as well as the fundamental principles. It stresses how genetics is done and provides historical and biographical insights to the people and events that have made genetics a pre-eminent science. The new edition incorporates organizational changes to make the book more modern, including earlier DNA coverage. A new design also highlights numerous practice problems that help reinforce important concepts.

* Provides a comprehensive and balanced view of both Classical Mendelian topics and modern Molecular topics.

* Incorporates the latest findings from Genomics and Proteomics.

* Includes numerous high-quality illustrations with stepped-out art to help readers visualize complex processes.

* Offers the analytical tools that readers will need for problem solving.

About this title

About the Author

Pete Snustad has served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies at UMN and continues to teach Genetics every year.  He received his Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis.

Michael Simmons is a well-regarded Genetics researcher and very focused teacher.  He ran the intro general biology course at UMN for years and has an excellent feel for content and pedagogy as well as being on top of his field.  He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471738301
• ISBN 13: 9780471738305
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 408