Biology Laboratory Manual

by Darrell Vodopich, Randy Moore

Overview

The Biology Laboratory Manual by Vodopich and Moore was designed for an introductory biology course with a broad survey of basic laboratory techniques. The experiments and procedures are simple, safe, easy to perform, and especially appropriate for large classes. Few experiments require more than one class meeting to complete the procedure. Each exercise includes many photographs, traditional topics, and experiments that help students learn about life. Procedures within each exercise are numerous and discrete so that an exercise can be tailored to the needs of the students, the style of the instructor, and the facilities available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781260200720
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	01/11/2019
Edition description:	12th ed.
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Darrell Vodopich is currently teaching at Baylor University in Waco and has authored the best-selling laboratory manual that accompanies Biology by Raven/Johnson.

In addition to writing numerous articles and textbooks, he is Editor-in-Chief of the American Biology Teacher. Randy was awarded the 1993 Teacher Exemplar Award by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT). Other awards and honors include a Fulbright Scholarship, a listing in the Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1986 Most Outstanding Teacher from Baylor University, and 1980 Most Outstanding Teaching Assistant from UCLA. He received his Ph.D. in Plant Development from UCLA

Table of Contents

1 Scientific Methods

2 Measurements in Biology: The Metric System and Data Analysis

3 The Microscope: Basic Skills of Light Microscopy

4 The Cell: Structure and Function

5 Solutions, Acids, and Bases: The pH Scale

6 Biologically Important Molecules: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids

7 Separating Organic Compounds: Column Chromatography, Paper Chromatography, and Gel Electrophoresis

8 Spectrophotometry: Identifying Solutes and Determining Their Concentration

9 Diffusion and Osmosis: Passive Movements of Molecules in Biologal Systems

10 Cellular Membranes: Effects of Physical and Chemical Stress

11 Enzymes: Factors Affecting the Rate of Activity

12 Respiration: Aerobic and Anaerobic Oxidation of Organic Molecules

13 Photosynthesis: Pigment Separation, Starch Production, and CO2 Uptake

14 Mitosis: Replication of Eukaryotic Cells

15 Meiosis: Reduction Division and Gametogenesis

16 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: DNA Isolation and Bacterial Transformation

17 Genetics: The Principles of Mendel

18 Evolution: Natural Selection and Morphological Change in Green Algae

19 Human Evolution: Skull Examination

20 Ecology: Diversity and Interaction in Plant Communities

21 Community Succession

22 Population Growth: Limitations of the Environment

23 Pollution: The Effect of Chemical, Thermal, and Acid Pollution

24 Survey of Bacteria: Kingdoms Archaebacteria and Bacteria

25 Survey of the Kingdom Protista: The Algae

26 Survey of the Kingdom Protista: Protozoa and Slime Molds

27 Survey of the Kingdom Fungi: Molds, Sac Fungi, Mushrooms, and Lichens

28 Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Liverworts, Mosses, and Hornworts of Phyla Hepaticophyta, Bryophyta, and Anthocerophyta

29 Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Seedles Vascular Plants of Phyla Pterophyta and Lycophyta

30 Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Gymnosperms of Phyla Cycadophyta, Ginkgophyta, Coniferophyta, and Gnetophyta

31 Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Angiosperms

32 Plant Anatomy: Vegetative Structure of Vascular Plants

33 Plant Physiology: Transpiration

34 Plant Physiology: Tropisms, Nutrition, and Growth Regulators

35 Bioassay: Measuring Physiologically Active Substances

36 Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Porifera and Cnidaria

37 Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Platyhelminthes and Nematoda

38 Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Mollusca and Annelida

39 Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phylum Arthropoda

40 Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Echinodermata, Hemichordata, and Chordata

41 Vertebrate Animal Tissues: Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, and Nervous Tissues

42 Human Biology: The Human Skeletal System

43 Human Biology: Muscles and Muscle Contraction

44 Human Biology: Breathing

45 Human Biology: Circulation and Blood Pressure

46 Human Biology: Sensory Perception

47 Vertebrate Anatomy: External Features and Skeletal System of the Rat

48 Vertebrate Anatomy: Muscles and Internal Organs of the Rat

49 Vertebrate Anatomy: Urogenital and Circulatory Systems of the Rat

50 Embryology: Comparative Morphologies and Strategies of Development

51 Animal Behavior: Taxis, Kinesis, and Agonistic Behavior

Editorial Reviews

A hefty but eye-catching introductory text for undergraduates, featuring a wealth of color photos and explanatory diagrams, boxed readings on current issues, and descriptions of real-life student projects, as well as chapter summaries and review and discussion questions. Coverage includes energetics, heredity, molecular genetics, viruses, homeostasis, and reproduction. This fourth edition emphasizes evolution and the relevance of biology to everyday life and reinforces conceptual thinking, while offering expanded cell and molecular coverage. CD-ROM, tape, and print supplements are available. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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