Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences - Softcover

Reed, Prof Rob; Holmes, Dr David A; Weyers, Dr Jonathan; Jones, Dr Allan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582298261 ISBN 13: 9780582298262

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

Provides comprehensive coverage focusing on the cellular and molecular aspects of the life sciences including: general advice on practical work; separation and analytical techniques; microbial and cell culture systems; nucleic acid analysis and genetic engineering; recording, interpreting and analysing results; guidance on the use of the Internet and World Wide Web; hints on exam technique and general communication skills.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Laboratory studies and data analysis are essential components of undergraduate training in cell and molecular biosciences. Practical work must be fully understood and effectively presented, but many students under-perform because they lack basic laboratory skills. Practical Skills in Cell and Molecular Biosciences is an easy-to-read guide to the principal techniques used in biomolecular sciences - an essential aid for students who wish to succeed.
The text's comprehensive coverage focuses on cellular and molecular aspects of the life sciences including- general advice on practical work; separation and analytical techniques; microbial and cell culture systems; nucleic acid analysis and genetic engineering; recording, interpreting and analysing results; guidance on the use of the Internet and World Wide Web; hints on exam technique and general communication skills.
Key features-
- Presents information in a concise, clear and user-friendly manner, tailored directly for the mastery of basic laboratory skills
- Excellent use of two-colour throughout, helping to clarify figures and tables, highlighting margin tips, key points, definitions and examples
- Guidance on numerical aspects, including logarithms, exponents and statistics
- Emphasis on the practical applications of methods via "how to" boxes, checklists, and flow charts
- Coverage of a range of specific procedures such as the Ames test for mutagenicity and the Chi2 test
Practical Skills in Cell and Molecular Biology is an indispensable book for undergraduate students in cell and biomolecular subjects including biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and biomedical sciences. It is also a valuable resource for teachers of biology in secondary schools
Rob Reed is Principal Lecturer in Microbiology and David Holmes is Principal Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, both at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK. Jonathan Weyers is Senior Lecturer in Plant Physiology and Allan Jones is Senior Lecturer in Zoology and Ecology, both at the University of Dundee, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582298261
• ISBN 13: 9780582298262
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352