Principles of Cell Biology - with access code - Softcover

George Plopper

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284047601 ISBN 13: 9781284047608

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2014

Synopsis

A Practical and Student-Friendly Approach to Cell Biology Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Written for undergraduate cell biology courses, Principles of Cell Biology, Second Edition provides students with the formula for understanding the fundamental concepts of cell biology. This practical text focuses on the underlying principles that illustrate both how cells function as well as how we study them. It identifies 10 specific principles of cell biology and devotes a separate chapter to illustrate each. The result is a shift away from the traditional focus on technical details and towards a more integrative view of cellular activity that is flexible and can be tailored to suit students with a broad range of backgrounds. The Second Edition features a fully revised art program with new full-colour images and illustrations that simplify key concepts and cell function. Concept Check questions at the end of each section along with new end-of-chapter questions assess student comprehension, ensuring retention of key cell biology principles. An informal, narrative writing style makes even the most complex concepts accessible to students new to the scientific field, making Principles of Cell Biology the clear choice for anyone studying the fascinating field of cell biology. Features & Benefits Breaks cell biology down into 10 easy-to-understand principles. Extensive use of art and imagery illuminates key concepts and cell function in a clear and accessible manner for undergraduates. New thought-provoking end-of-chapter questions assess students retention of core concepts. The answers are provided in the back of the book, providing students with a complete learning and study solution. Each section opens with a list of key concepts and concludes with a Concept Check question, with answers provided in the back of the book, to help guide readers' focus and ensure comprehension of section material. Helpful boxes throughout every chapter provide study tips, clarification of apparent contradictions, explanations of naming schemes, FAQ, and more.

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About the Author

George Plopper is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He received his Bachelor of Arts in General Biology from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his PhD in Cell & Developmental Biology at Harvard University, then completed his postdoctoral training in Cell Biology at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California. Dr. Plopper served as Assistant Professor at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas before moving to his present position at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has taught cell biology to undergraduate and graduate students since 1985, receiving four teaching awards. He was named a National Academies Education Fellow in the Life Sciences by the National Academy of Sciences in 2004.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284047601
• ISBN 13: 9781284047608
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 566