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Histology is a branch of biology that studies the organic tissues of animals and plants in their microscopic aspects: characteristics, composition, structure and function. For this reason, its fundamental tool is the microscope. The Italian Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694) is considered the founder of histology.
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Chapter 1: The Science of Biology. In this chapter, you will review the definition of biology and the characteristics of living things. You will also learn how the study of science leads to an understanding of the natural world and see how science is done in the real-life. Finally, this chapter covers the themes that unify all of the concepts ...
Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, 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.
Part One: The Nature of Science. There are three elements in defining science: 1) the values of science, 2) science as a profession, and 3) the product of science—scientific knowledge. Using this definition, the goal of Part One is to introduce the fundamental nature of the scientific enterprise. Major Units:
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Apr 11, 2019 · "Concepts of Biology is designed for the single-semester introduction to biology course for non-science majors, which for many students is their only college-level science course."--Page 5 Resource simultaneously available in high- and low-resolution PDF files, direct-access HTML version, EPUB format, DAISY 3.0 text with images, DAISY 3.0 text ...
Aug 12, 2023 · 1.1: The Science of Biology. In simple terms, biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environments. This is a very broad definition because the scope of biology is vast. Biologists may study anything from the microscopic or submicroscopic view of a cell to ecosystems and the whole living planet.
Nov 28, 2018 · Table of Contents. Chapter 1: Understanding science & thinking scientifically. Chapter 2: Life's diversity and origins. Chapter 3: Evolutionary mechanisms and the diversity of life. Chapter 4: Social evolution and sexual selection. Chapter 5: Molecular interactions, thermodynamics & reaction coupling. Chapter 6: Membrane boundaries and ...
