Biological Science

by Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison

For introductory courses for biology majors. Discover biology, develop skills, and make connections Known for its discovery-based, student-centered approach, Scott Freeman’s Biological Science emphasizes higher-order thinking, enhances skill development, and promotes active learning. Biological Science equips students with strategies that go beyond memorization and guides them in making connections between core concepts and content, underscoring principles from the Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education report. Students learn to apply their knowledge throughout the course, assess their level of understanding, and identify the types of cognitive skills that need improvement. The 7th Edition enables students to see that biology concepts are connected by weaving one case study throughout the entire text, helping students make connections across biology. New content includes updated coverage of advances in genomic editing, global climate change, and recent insights into the evolution of land plants. New embedded Pearson eText assets support content in the text with whiteboard Making Models videos, Figure Walkthrough videos, and BioFlix animations that engage students, help them learn, and guide them in completing assignments. Also available with Mastering Biology By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, Mastering personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Integrate dynamic content and tools with Mastering Biology and enable students to practice, build skills, and apply their knowledge. Built for, and directly tied to the text, Mastering Biology enables an extension of learning, allowing students a platform to practice, learn, and apply outside of the classroom. You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering Biology does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Biology ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase boththe physical text and Mastering Biology search 0135209838 / 9780135209837 Biological Science Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists

Genres: Textbooks, Science, Biology, Nonfiction, School, Reference, Nature

1408 pages, Hardcover

Published February 6, 2019

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Reviews

[Sophie · Rating 1 out of 5]

at least once reading this i cried so hard i thought i was going to vomit

[Bron Jones]

There should be an "always reading" option.

[Emma Engel]

Just read this book cover to cover I hope I pass my masters program entrance exam lol wish me luck Goodreads world

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I challenging read, because it's a textbook and because it goes into excruciating detail about the chemistry of some biological processes. But there is a lot of information that is easier to read and take in, and I learned a lot about biology, even though the edition that I read is outdated and I probably need to read something that updates me about advancement in this field since then.

Biology has changed a lot since I was a kid!!!

[Anord Lyimo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good

[Jonas Roemer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was able to skip lecture and still do well in the class by reading this haha

[Kendra Shaw · Rating 1 out of 5]

Despite reading this religiously I almost failed my bio midterm

[paiger]

f//446
done for the semester 😁

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the text for the 200-level Principles of Biology series at my college. If you are taking these courses as prep for upper level biology or biochemistry, then pay attention!

* Be prepared to read. You will benefit from it. If you hate reading the book, then stop reading and focus on your lectures. Don't hate the book because you are uninterested in biology. I know a lot of people have to take biology even though they are not science majors. This book is geared towards science majors.

* This is a very thorough biology book that goes beyond the level of knowledge you need for a 200-level biology course. Still, it has a lot of very good material on a vast number of topics. There is good introductory exposure to how a lot of our big advancements in biology were first discovered through research and how they set up their experiments.

* Sections of this book, such as DNA, RNA, and the nervous system, are very comparable to my Lehninger's biochemistry text. Granted, Lehningers goes deeper, but Freeman is on his heels. Paying attention now will pay off immensely later on if you are pre-med or biochemistry.

I have come to respect this book for trying to present advanced topics in a way that is still accessible to lower level college students. It is my experience that many people do not understand a whole lot from science textbooks. If you don't get it, then don't feel bad. It isn't necessarily easy. Keep trying, and you'll keep learning.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really, really, really like this book. As a person that finds science textbooks to be a little intimidating with all of the concepts. like woah science !! I find this book to be more my style. I like that the headings are in question format and there are also highlighted areas of importance. The best part of thid book are the pictures very nice and the questions that are randomly placed. I don't know anyone that reads a biology book like its a classic novel. Its a book you can snuggle up too..lol

[W · Rating 1 out of 5]

Gosh, I hate this book. I borrowed it from a friend who, while studying, was so frustrated he stabbed the book multiple times with a letter opener. I don't blame him. I hated the class to. Such a drag and I constantly fell asleep. So glad it's behind me now!

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best textbooks in biology I have encountered thus far. I actually took one of Dr. Freeman's intro to bio course in uni and he made the reading material far more interesting. I suppose some textbooks need to be coupled with an excellent professor to prove to be an astounding text.

[Ray]

umm...ok.

[Kyle Gebhard · Rating 4 out of 5]

torture reading this.

[Kristi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent textbook on biology, but some detail and exhaustive explanations are lacking in the text and diagrams.

[Luisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is how exciting my life is right now...

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unlike most other standard first-year biology texts for majors, Freeman has a strong evolutionary approach that interconnects chapter material.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very comprehensive book on biology. I found it very interesting and it refreshed my memory on a lot of topics.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good textbook. Well laid out chapters with nice illustrations. The information is presently well and clearly. Recommended