Practical Skills in Biology - Softcover

Jones, Dr Allan; Reed, Prof Rob; Weyers, Dr Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131755099 ISBN 13: 9780131755093

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings, 2007

Synopsis

Demonstrates the laboratory and field skills that you need for the practical aspects of your studies. This work covers core skills, including: ELISA assays; digital imaging; sterile technique for eukaroyte cell culture; real-time PCR; bioethics; personal development planning; curriculum choices; avoiding plagiarism; and E-learning.

About this title

Review:

 "This excellent book is a must for all biology departments...tells you all you ever wanted to know about practical techniques but didn’t like to ask" 
Journal of Biological Education

"There is something here for everyone, including advanced level students and teachers"
The Biologist

From the Author:

A generic skills book intended for university students
This book does not provide menus for particular practical exercises but attempts to provide students with guidance on general aspects of key techniques and how to make decisions and plan a variety of activities relating to typical skills required in practical aspects of biology. The skills included are international in their application although the terminology uned throughout is that of UK courses, etc. The book is now in its second edition and has a companion volume, namely "Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences": a further volume, "Practical Skills in Environmental Science" is in preparation by Dr Jones and co-authors

About this edition

• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0131755099
• ISBN 13: 9780131755093
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 496