Human Biology

In this edition, as in previous editions, each chapter presents the topic clearly, simply, and distinctly so that students will feel capable of achieving an adult level of understanding. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because Dr. Mader believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility.Technology also plays a greater role in teaching and the Online Learning Center found at http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/maderhuman7 and BioCourse.com provide professors and students alike with an abundance of resources.Online Learning Center--This animation, activity and quizzing rich web site will be tied directly to the text via OLC icons. These text icons will direct students to activities or animations that will give students a visual example of difficult processes as well as Working Together boxes to emphasize homeostasis to the student.Human Systems Work Together Animations--The illustrated boxed feature (named the same) in the book will be the basis of this animation. The combination of text illustration and Online Learning Center animation will be an excellent learning tool. These animations will also serve as an excellent instructors ancillary.An Interactive Version of the text will be available 12/15/2001. This CD-ROM will offer students the opportunity to read the book Online linking to activities, animations and quizzing whenever they need assistance.BioCourse.Com. The number one source for your biology course.BioCourse.Com is an electronic meeeting place for students and instructors. It provides a comprehensive set of resources in one place that is up-to-date and easy to navigate. You'll find a Faculty Club, Student Center, Briefing Room, BioLabs, Lifelong Learning Content Warehoue, and R&D Center.Content Enhancements: The chapter on evolution has been heavily revised to focus on human evolution.Chapters on Ecosystems and Population Concerns have been combined. A new chapter, Conservation Biology, has been added.Bioethical Issues are now full-page boxed readings and include an online element called Looking at Both Sides. These give students the opportunity to analyze opposing arguments and defend their own positions.e-Learning Connections. These appear at the end of every chapter and organize all the technology support material for the student into the chapter framework. This is a correlation table that enables students to see what's availabe on the Online Learning Center. When the student goes to the OLC, the same correlation table organizes the material there--they only need to click on the resource they want to use.Visual Resource Library CD-ROM will now include every piece of art, including photographs, for use in your presentations. These images can be used in PowerPoint or other presentation management software.Customize this book through Primis Online! This title is tentatively planned to be part of the Primis Online Database: www.mhhe.com/primis/onlineHomeostasis is emphasized throughout the text. Each systems chapter has its own main section explaining in depth how that particular system helps maintain homeostasis. Icons are used to indicate portions of the text that relate systems or functions to homeostasis. Applying Your Knowledge to the Concepts essay questions at the end of the systems chapters further enforce the relevance of homeostasis.Working Together art pieces summarize each chapter's human body systems visually and describe how each organ system works with the other systems.Dr. Mader brings real-life applications into the text to lead students into the content of the chapter as well as showing students how what they are learning affects their lives. These types of tools are found in the chapter openers, BioEthics Boxes, Health Focus Boxes, and Ecology Focus Boxes.All chapters dealing with AIDS, STDs and cancer have been rewritten to include the latest research, techniques and information. Additionally, the chapter on cancer has been reorganized so that the characteristics of cancer cells and classification of cancer now more logically begins the chapter.