Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques: A Pocket Guide - Softcover

Bonner, Philip L.R.; Hargreaves, Alan J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470743093 ISBN 13: 9780470743096

Publisher: Wiley, 2011

Synopsis

This unique, practical, pocket-sized guide and reference provides every first year bioscience student with all they need to know to prepare reagents correctly and perform fundamental laboratory techniques. It also helps them to analyse their data and present their findings, in addition to directing the reader, via a comprehensive list of references, to relevant further reading

All of the core bioscience laboratory techniques are covered including: basic calculations and the preparation of solutions; aseptic techniques; microscopy techniques; cell fractionation ; spectrophotometry; chromatography of small and large molecules: electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids and data analysis. In addition the book includes clear, relevant diagrams and worked examples of calculations.

In short, this is a 'must-have' for all first year bioscience students struggling to get to grips with this vitally important element of their course.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Presented in a user-friendly format, Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques is a pocket-sized guide full of tips and advice on everything first year bioscience students need to know to achieve practical success in the laboratory. From how to prepare reagents and master techniques to analyzing data through worked examples and presenting finding, this guide is comprehensive and accessible for when it is needed most; at the bench.

This guide:

• Covers the core basic bioscience techniques
• Is clearly presented with numerous diagrams and worked examples
• Includes a glossary and suggestions for further reading
• Is linked to a companion website containing additional learning material

In short, Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques is a ‘must-have for all first year bioscience students struggling to get to grips with this vitally important element of their course

Please visit the book’s companion website at www.wiley.com/go/bonner

About the Author:

Dr Philip L.R. Bonner and Dr Alan J. Hargreaves, both of the School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470743093
• ISBN 13: 9780470743096
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240