Practical Skills in Biology (4th Edition)

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ISBN-10:

0131755099

ISBN-13:

9780131755093

Author(s): Weyers, Jonathan; Jones, Allan
Edition: 4
Released: Jun 04, 2007
Publisher: Benjamin/Cummings
Format: Paperback, 496 pages
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Practical Skills in Biology is an indispensable book that provides useful support at all stages of a degree course and underpins any practical course in biology.


  • Sections key transferable skills, including chapters on time management, working with others, note taking, revising, assessment and exams, and preparing a cv.
  • Chapters on fieldwork and on the preparation and use of calibration curves.
  • Up-dated material on the use of the Internet and world wide web.
  • Material on evaluating information – a vital skill for today’s students.
  • Coverage of numeracy and statistics to provide support and guidance in this tricky area.
  • Each chapter has study exercises to reinforce learning with problems and practical exercises. Answers are given at the back of the book 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.
  • Key points highlight critical features of methodology.
  • Use of margin tips, definitions and illustrations.
  • Use of two-colour text throughout the book.
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