Practical Skills in Biology (5th Edition)

A complete guide to the practical and study skills a student studying biology, ecology, botany or zoology needs.

• New chapters on: bioethics; principles of chemical analysis; photosynthesis and respiration; stable isotopes; and electrophoresis
• New sections on environmental investigation; contemporary molecular biology techniques, applications of spreadsheets, statistics, scientific photography and isotope ratios
• Additional material has been added to cover: graduate attributes, tutorials, peer assessment, active revision (memorisation techniques), bibliographic software, reasoned arguments and methods for molecular identification
• Sections key transferable skills, including chapters on time management, working with others, note taking, revising, assessment and exams, and preparing a cv.
• Each chapter has study exercises to reinforce learning with problems and practical exercises. Answers are given on the website for all exercises.
• Each chapter is supported by a section giving printed and electronic sources for further study.
• Worked examples and "how to" boxes set out the essential procedures in a step-by-step manner, with Key points, margin tips, definitions and illustrations.
• Market: Undergraduate students of biological sciences, biology, ecology, botany or zoology.
• Practical Skills in Biology sales for 2009: approximately 2500 units.