DIGITAL UPDATE available for Fall 2022 classes For introductory biology courses for science majors. Focus. Practice. Engage. Built unit-by-unit, Campbell Biology in Focus achieves a balance between breadth and depth of concepts to move students away from memorization. Streamlined content prioritizes essential biology concepts and scientific skills that students need to build a solid foundation for future courses. The 3rd Edition explores the key questions, approaches and ideas of modern biology, maintaining the ...
Read More
DIGITAL UPDATE available for Fall 2022 classes For introductory biology courses for science majors. Focus. Practice. Engage. Built unit-by-unit, Campbell Biology in Focus achieves a balance between breadth and depth of concepts to move students away from memorization. Streamlined content prioritizes essential biology concepts and scientific skills that students need to build a solid foundation for future courses. The 3rd Edition explores the key questions, approaches and ideas of modern biology, maintaining the Campbell hallmark standards of accuracy, clarity and innovative pedagogy. The text presents new key scientific findings and new interactive resources to help students make connections, interpret real data and synthesize knowledge. Hallmark features of this title Make Connections Figures integrate content from different chapters to show how the different areas of biology are connected and provide a visual representation of big picture relationships. Make Connections Questions in every chapter ask students to relate content to material presented earlier in the course. Visualizing Figures teach students how to interpret diagrams and models in biology Interpret the Data questions throughout the text ask students to analyze a graph, figure or table. Scientific Skills use real data to build and apply key scientific skills that students need for biology, including data analysis, graphing, experimental design and math skills. New and updated features of this title Visual Skills Questions give students practice interpreting illustrations and photos in the text. Problem-Solving Exercises challenge students to apply scientific skills and interpret data in solving engaging real-world problems. EXPANDED: The impact of climate change at all levels of the biological hierarchy has been expanded throughout the text. Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE for Mastering Biology (available for Fall 2022 classes) Instructors , no need to create a new course. Digital updates have been added. Learn more about Mastering Biology. NEW: Pearson (R) Interactive Labs are structured around the process of science and feature real-world scenarios and guided feedback so students can make and learn from their mistakes. NEW: CheckPoint Interactive Questions help students confront misconceptions with an integrated series of questions and answer-specific feedback. NEW: Interactive Visual Activities engage students in interacting with the text's powerful art while deepening their understanding of biology. Features of Mastering Biology for the 3rd Edition; published 2019 GapFinder Modules assess a student's prerequisite knowledge and recommend personalized remediation specific to individual knowledge gaps. Study Skills Dynamic Study Modules are student-centered learning modules that address test taking, studying vs. learning, time management, using resources, accountability, and reading and taking notes. Figure Walkthrough Videos guide students through key figures, narrated explanations, figure markups, and questions to reinforce important points and encourage active participation. Visualizing Figure Tutorials guide students in practicing visual skills and Visualizing the Data activities enable students to practice data interpretation.
Read Less