Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9787040176919
Published on: 2006-01
Soft Cover
Essentials of Life Science is designed as an introductory biology textbook for nonbiology students as well as for students majoring in the diverse areas of biologicalsciences, such as agriculture, forestry, animal sciences, biotechnology, and medicine. While the focus is on fundamental concePts and principles, current research advances and future trends are also examined to allow a full appreciation of life science. All major topics of biology are covered, from biodiversity, cell chemistry, metabolism, genetics, and biotechnology to evolution, reproduction, growth and development, and ecology. The discussions are presented in a concise, easy-to-read, and interesting style to stimulate students' interest in biology. In addition,I they are accompanied by over 580 color illustrations to help students learn and integrate the diverse aspects Of biology.
Essentials of Life Science is designed as an introductory biology textbook for nonbiology students as well as for students majoring in the diverse areas of biologicalsciences, such as agriculture, forestry, animal sciences, biotechnology, and medicine. While the focus is on fundamental concePts and principles, current research advances and future trends are also examined to allow a full appreciation of life science. All major topics of biology are covered, from biodiversity, cell chemistry, metabolism, genetics, and biotechnology to evolution, reproduction, growth and development, and ecology. The discussions are presented in a concise, easy-to-read, and interesting style to stimulate students' interest in biology. In addition,I they are accompanied by over 580 color illustrations to help students learn and integrate the diverse aspects Of biology.