Biology: The Core (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Simon, Eric J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134152190 ISBN 13: 9780134152196

Publisher: Pearson, 2016

Synopsis

For non-majors/mixed biology courses.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product.

 

Build a flexible non-majors biology course with science literacy at its core.

 

Eric Simon’s Biology: The Core combines a succinct, beautifully illustrated 12-chapter textbook with engaging MasteringBiology assignment options. The Core delivers a uniquely flexible teaching and learning package that supports Active Learning or “Flipped Classroom” teaching techniques, and an emphasis on current issues that relate to basic biological concepts.

 

The Second Edition text and MasteringBiology assignment options further revolutionize teaching in and out of the classroom with a greater emphasis on the nature of science and dozens of new opportunities for students to practice basic science literacy skills. The Core’s concise modules continue to focus students’ attention on the most important concepts, combining dynamic figures and illustrations with supporting narrative as the primary source of instruction to create a more engaging and accessible learning experience for students.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringBiologydoes not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringBiology, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

 

If you would like to purchase boththe physical text and MasteringBiology, search for:

 

013416699X / 9780134166995     The Core Plus MasteringBiology with eText -- Access Card Package, 2/e

 

Package consists of:

• 0134325281 / 9780134325286     MasteringBiology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Biology: The Core
• 0134152190 / 9780134152196     Biology: The Core

About this title

About the Author

Eric J. Simon is an associate professor in the Department of Biology and Health Science at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. He teaches introductory biology to science majors and non-science majors, as well as upper-level courses in genetics, microbiology, tropical marine biology, and molecular biology. Dr. Simon received a B.A. in biology and computer science and an M.A. in biology from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University. His research focuses on innovative ways to use technology to improve teaching and learning in the science classroom, particularly for non-science majors. Dr. Simon is the author of Biology : The Core  and lead author of  Campbell Essential Biology  and  Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology as well as coauthor of Campbell  Biology:  Concepts and Connections .

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134152190
• ISBN 13: 9780134152196
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 416