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Concepts of Biology

Concepts of Biology

Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for non-majors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.

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Samantha Fowler, Clayton State University

Rebecca Roush, Sandhills Community College

James Wise, Hampton University

Nick Reeves, Mt. San Jacinto College

Jean DeSaix, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Barbara Kuehner, Hawaii Community College

Brenda Leady, University of Toledo

Bernie Marcus, Genesee Community College

Flora Mhlanga, Lipscomb University

Madeline Mignone, Dominican College

Elizabeth Nash, Long Beach City College

Mark Newton, San Jose City College

Diana Oliveras, University of Colorado Boulder

Joel Piperberg, Millersville University

Ann Reisenauer, San Jose State University

Lynn Rumfelt, Gordon College

Mark Belk, Brigham Young University

Lisa Boggs, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Sherryl Broverman, Duke University

David Byres, Florida State College at Jacksonville

Aaron Cassill, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Karen Champ, College of Central Florida

Sue Chaplin, University of St. Thomas

Diane Day, Clayton State University

Michael Rutledge, Middle Tennessee State University

Ann Paterson, Williams Baptist College

Donald Slish, SUNY Plattsburgh

David Hunnicutt, St. Norbert College

Edward Saiff, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Brian Shmaefsky, Kingwood College

Gary Shultz, Marshall University

Anh-Hue Tu, Georgia Southwestern State University

Elena Zoubina, Bridgewater State University

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