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For one-semester, non-majors introductory biology laboratory courses   Thinking About Biology: An Introductory Lab Manual offers an extensively class-tested approach to the introductory biology laboratory course. The manual enables students to see how scientists work to solve problems through scientific investigation by  asking questions and answering them through observations and conducting experiments. This lab manual helps students gain practical experience to better understand lecture concepts, acquire the basic knowledge needed to make informed decisions about biological questions in everyday life, develop the problem-solving skills that will lead to success in school and a competitive job market, and learn to work effectively and productively as a member of a team.   The 6th Edition features new and revised activities based on feedback from students and faculty.

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Author:   Mimi Bres ,  Arnold Weisshaar
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9780134765624

ISBN 10:   0134765621
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   21 February 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Exercise 1 Introduction to the Scientific Method Activity 1 Forming Hypotheses to Solve Problems Activity 2 Testing Hypotheses Activity 3 Interpreting Data Activity 4 Performing an Experiment and Collecting Data Activity 5 Graphing Your Results Activity 6 Interpreting Data Using Simple Statistics Exercise 2 Windows to a Microscopic World Activity 1 Learning to Use the Dissecting Microscope Activity 2 Making Observations with the Dissecting Microscope Activity 3 Getting Familiar with the Compound Microscope Activity 4 Parts of the Compound Microscope Activity 5 Learning to Use the Compound Microscope Activity 6 Preparing Temporary Slides - Wet Mounts Activity 7 Using the Microscope to Answer a Question: What Do Aquarium Snails Eat? Exercise 3 Functions and Properties of Cells Activity 1 Cellular Organelles Activity 2 Observing Living Cells Activity 3 Amyloplasts in Potato Tubers Activity 4 Stem Cells Exercise 4 Movement of Molecules Across Cell Membranes Activity 1 Water Molecules in Motion Activity 2 Diffusion and Osmosis Activity 3 Controls for the Diffusion and Osmosis Experiment Activity 4 Completing the Diffusion and Osmosis Experiment Activity 5 Osmosis in Elodea Cells Exercise 5 Investigating Cellular Respiration Activity 1 Do Microorganisms Perform Cellular Respiration? Activity 2 Comparison of Classroom Air with Exhaled Air Activity 3 Effect of Exercise on Carbon Dioxide Production Activity 4 Alternatives to Aerobic Respiration Activity 5 Anaerobic Respiration Exercise 6 Photosynthesis Activity 1 Absorption of Carbon Dioxide During Photosynthesis Activity 2 Testing Leaves for Starch Activity 3 Cells of the Leaf Epidermis Exercise 7 Organic Molecules and Nutrition Activity 1 Positive and Negative Indicator Tests Activity 2 Testing Food Samples Activity 3 An Embryo in a Peanut Seed Activity 4 Dietary Intake and Good Health Exercise 8 Factors that Affect Enzyme Activity Activity 1 Demonstration of Enzyme Activity Activity 2 Enzyme Activity in Food Vacuoles Activity 3 Effect of Environmental Conditions on Protein Structure Exercise 9 Introduction to Molecular Genetics Activity 1 Removing DNA From Cells Activity 2 The Basics of DNA Structure Activity 3 Building a Model of DNA Activity 4 Steps of Protein Synthesis Activity 5 Building a Real Protein Exercise 10 Mitosis and Asexual Reproduction Activity 1 How Mitosis Works Activity 2 Recognizing the Stages of Mitosis Activity 3 Mitosis - The Real Thing! Activity 4 Estimating the Duration of the Cell Cycle Activity 5 Regeneration Activity 6 Asexual Reproduction: Growing a Plant From a Cutting Exercise 11 Connecting Meiosis and Genetics Activity 1 Getting Started: Build a Pair of Chromosomes Activity 2 Homologous Chromosomes Separate in Meiosis to Form Gametes Activity 3 Fertilization: Nature's Equivalent to Rolling the Dice Activity 4 What's Your Baby's Genotype? Activity 5 Genotype Determines Phenotype Activity 6 Passing On Traits Activity 7 Practicing Genetics Problems Exercise 12 Human Genetics Activity 1 PTC Tasting Activity 2 X-Linked Traits Activity 3 Codominance and Sickle Cell Disease Activity 4 A Family History of Sickle Cell Disease Activity 5 Codominance and Multiple Alleles Exercise 13 Evolution Activity 1 Determining the Age of Rock Layers and Fossils Activity 2 Reconstructing Fossil Evidence Activity 3 Natural Selection Exercise 14 Functions of Tissues and Organs Activity 1 Skin: The Outer Protective Layer Activity 2 The Epidermis Activity 3 The Dermis Activity 4 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow Activity 5 Below the Skin (the Hypodermis) Activity 6 Touch Sensitivity Exercise 15 The Cardiovascular System Activity 1 Circulation of Blood Around the Body Activity 2 A Closer Look at the Heart Activity 3 Understanding Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate Activity 4 Cardiovascular Disease Exercise 16 Introduction to Anatomy: Dissecting the Fetal Pig Activity 1 Getting Started Activity 2 Following Anatomical Directions Activity 3 External Anatomy of the Fetal Pig Activity 4 Dissection of the Mouth Activity 5 Dissection of the Neck Activity 6 Dissection of the Thoracic Cavity Activity 7 Measuring Lung Capacity Exercise 17 Organs of the Abdominal Cavity Activity 1 Dissection of the Abdominal Cavity Activity 2 The Urinary System Activity 3 Internal Structure of the Stomach Activity 4 Examining the Small Intestine Activity 5 The Importance of Surface Area Activity 6 Earthworm Locomotion Exercise 18 Introduction to Forensic Biology Activity 1 Getting Started Activity 2 Classifying Fingerprint Patterns Activity 3 Analyzing Fingerprint Evidence Activity 4 Blood Typing Exercise 19 Biotechnology: DNA Analysis Activity 1 Sources of DNA Evidence Activity 2 Solving a Crime Using RFLP Fingerprints Activity 3 The Use of PCR For STR Analysis Activity 4 Solving a Criminal Case Using STR Evidence Activity 5 Deciding a Paternity Suit Involving STR Analysis Activity 6 DNA Barcodes Exercise 20 Using Biotechnology to Assess Ecosystem Damage Activity 1 Exploring Bioluminescence Activity 2 Getting Started Activity 3 Making Accurate Serial Dilutions Activity 4 Preparing Bacterial Samples Activity 5 Testing the Toxicity of Your Chemical Exercise 21 Ecosystems Activity 1 Food Chains Activity 2 Loss of Energy in Food Chains Activity 3 Food Chains Interact to Form Food Webs Activity 4 Bioaccumulation Exercise 22 Biodiversity and Conservation Activity 1 Value of Biodiversity Activity 2 Commercial Fishing as an Example of Tragedy of the Commons Activity 3 Ecosystem Jenga® Exercise 23 Population Ecology Activity 1 Introduction to Sampling - An Ecological Tool Activity 2 Sampling Quadrats to Estimate Population Activity 3 The Mark and Recapture Technique for Estimating Population Size APPENDICES Game Cards for Exercise Self Test Answers

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Mimi Bres, Ph.D. Professor and Arnold Weisshaar, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biological Sciences, Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland. Mimi Bres, Ph.D, tenured Professor, Prince George's Community College, Largo, Maryland Dr. Bres has over 20 years experience with the development of curriculum materials designed to stimulate interest in science and to improve critical thinking skills.  Of particular note is her recent work developing an interactive web and video-based curriculum, including a virtual field component, to teach environmental concepts without the need for student travel. Dr. Bres has also worked as a consultant to corporations and government agencies.  She served as team leader and developer for the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Education Library, a series of video curriculum modules for college and high school classes which highlight hazardous chemical response and remediation projects carried out under the SuperFund Program.  Dr. Bres has also served as a consultant to the Prince George's County School District in an initiative to improve the delivery of high school science courses. As a result of her expertise, Dr. Bres has been an invited speaker at a number of national meetings and seminars.  Her work on the use of cooperative learning techniques has improved both student performance and interest in science.  Dr. Bres' excellence in science education has been recognized by her selection for the National Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, the Teaching Recognition Award by the University of Maryland University College, and Outstanding Faculty Mentor of the Year by the science division students of Prince George's Community College. Recent books include:  Thinking About Biology, 4th edition (a laboratory manual for general biology),  Hands-On Biology: Laboratories for Distance Learning (a laboratory manual for online general biology courses), Human Biology: Condensed, 7th edition (a simplified lecture study guide that incorporates problem solving activities into the curriculum), and Cooperative Learning: Making Connections in General Biology (a collection of cooperative activities). Arnold Weisshaar, Professor Emeritus, Prince George's Community College, Largo, Maryland Professor Weisshaar has had a distinguished 36 year career in higher education.  During his career, he has been the spearhead of several initiatives to improve science education and expand the College's program offerings.  In the classroom, Professor Weisshaar has worked extensively with underprepared students of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.     In an attempt to improve instructional delivery, he has co-authored a variety of support materials for students. Recent publications include laboratory manuals for general biology, including: Thinking About Biology, 4th edition and Hands-On Biology: Laboratories for Distance Learning and a simplified lecture study guide that incorporates problem solving activities into the curriculum (Human Biology: Condensed, 7th edition). In the course of developing the above-mentioned materials, Professor Weisshaar became interested in cooperative learning strategies as a tool for

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