Melanie M. Cooper, Michigan State University
Michael W. Klymkowsky, University of Colorado
The goal of this book is to present the key observations and unifying concepts upon which modern biology is based.
Biology 2e
Multiple Authors, OpenStax
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
Multiple Authors, OpenStax
Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology.
Paul Doerder, Cleveland State University
Ralph Gibson, Cleveland State University
The word biology means, "the science of life", from the Greek bios, life, and logos, word
or knowledge.
Joan Petersen, Queensborough Community College
Susan McLaughlin, Queensborough Community College
The exercises in this laboratory manual are designed to engage students in hand-on activities that reinforce their understanding of the microbial world. Topics covered include: staining and microscopy, metabolic testing, physical and chemical control of microorganisms, and immunology. The target audience is primarily students preparing for a career in the health sciences, however many of the topics would be appropriate for a general microbiology course as well.
Nina Parker, Shenandoah University
Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors.
Linda Bruslind, Oregon State University
In this textbook the focus will be on the bacteria and archaea (traditionally known as the “prokaryotes,”) and the viruses and other acellular agents.
