Genetics

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With Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Ben Pierce brings a master teacher’s experiences to the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another. The new edition continues the Pierce tradition of pedagogical excellence and scientific currency.

In addition, it features a new digital component, SaplingPlus, combining Sapling’s acclaimed online homework with an extensive suite of interactive learning resources and course management features. See ‘Instructor Resources’ and ‘Student Resources’ for further information.

• Student Motivated Pedagogy
  
• Introductory Stories draw students into the material and make genetics more relevant
  
• Concepts Boxes summarize important take-home messages from the chapter
  
• Concept Check Questions allow students to quickly assess help students integrate new concepts with preceding material
  
• Acclaimed Problems Written by the Book's Author
  
• In-text Worked Problems walk students through each step of a problem, referencing a similar problem at the end of the chapter that students can try
  
• End-of-chapter Problems progress in level of difficulty and include comprehension, application, and challenge questions. The author has also included Data Analysis problems based on actual scientific papers

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• Think-Pair-Share Exercises: With this active learning feature, students work on exercises in pairs or groups in class. Each chapter includes one or two Think-Pair-Share exercises about the chapter-opening story, and more at the end of the chapter.
  
• New Format for Worked Problems: Unlike many other textbooks Ben Pierce writes the exercises and Worked Problems for his text. For this edition, the Worked Problems all include a Solution Strategy, Solution Steps, and Hints, giving students a clearly pathway for developing their own problem-solving skills.
  
• New Sapling Plus for Pierce: This comprehensive and robust online teaching and learning platform incorporates the e-Book, all instructor and student resources, and instructor assignment and gradebook functionality.
  

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