Main description:

From the groundbreaking partnership of Macmillan Learning and Scientific American comes this one-of-a-kind introduction to the science of biology and its impact on the way we live. Available for the first time with Macmillan's new online learning tool, Achieve, Biology for a Changing World explores the core ideas of biology through chapters written and illustrated in the style of a Scientific American article. Chapters don't just feature compelling stories of real people-each chapter is a newsworthy story that serves as a context for covering the standard curriculum for the non-majors biology course. Achieve is Macmillan's new online learning platform that supports educators and students throughout the full range of instruction, including assets suitable for pre-class preparation, in-class active learning, and post-class study and assessment. The pairing of a powerful new platform with outstanding biology content provides an unrivaled learning experience.

Contents:

1 Process of Science 2 Chemistry of Life 3 Cell Structure and Function Module 1 Scientific Rebel 4 Nutrition, Enzymes, Metabolism 5 Energy and Photosynthesis 6 Dietary Energy and Cellular Respiration 7 DNA Structure and Replication Module 2 The Model Makers 8 Genes to Proteins 9 Mutations and Genetic Engineering 10 Cell Division and Cancer 11 Simple Inheritance and Meiosis Module 3 Mendel's Garden 12 Complex Inheritance 13 Natural Selection and Adaptation Module 4 Adventures in Evolution 14 Nonadaptive Evolution and Speciation 15 Evidence for Evolution 16 Life on Earth 17 Prokaryotic Diversity 18 Eukaryotic Diversity Module 5 Shaking the Tree 19 Human Evolution 20 Population Ecology 21 Community Ecology 22 Ecosystem Ecology Module 6 Progress or Poison 23 Global Climate Change 24 Plant Growth and Reproduction 25 Plant Physiology 26 Overview of Physiology 27 Digestive System Mdule 7 Stumbling on a Cure 28 Cardiovascular System 29 Respiratory System 30 Central Nervous System 31 Reproductive System Module 8 Pandora's Dish 32 Immune System