Exploring Zoology: A Laboratory Guide

David G. Smith; Michael P. Schenk

ISBN 10: 1640432043 ISBN 13: 9781640432048

Publisher: Morton Publishing Company, 2021

Synopsis

Exploring Zoology: A Laboratory Guide provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the field of zoology. Knowledge of the principal groups of animals is fundamental to understanding the central issues in biology. This full-color lab manual provides a diverse selection of exercises covering the anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of the major invertebrate and vertebrate lineages. Great care has been taken to provide information in an engaging, student-friendly way. The material has been written to be easily adapted for use with any introductory zoology textbook.

Features:

• Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that guides the students and focuses their attention on the essential material.
• More than 500 full-color photographs, illustrations, and dissection diagrams are presented to clarify procedures and help students identify organisms and their anatomical features.
• Numbered procedures are set apart from the main text, making the labs easier to follow.
• Adequate space is provided for students to write their answers.
• Tables are provided throughout the manual to help students summarize key information.
• Check Your Progress questions ensure students are comfortable with the material they learn in each exercise.
• Chapter-ending questions for review reinforce key concepts and content from the exercises in each chapter.
• Many chapters contain Laboratory Practical Challenges to replicate the method of assessment and type of questions students may be asked on lab practical exams.
• This manual is customizable. Chapters 1-14 could be considered for an invertebrate course, and Chapters 1–6 and 15–23 could be considered for vertebrate course.

Edition details

• Publisher: Morton Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1640432043
• ISBN 13: 9781640432048
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Edition number: 3