GENETICS. A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH. 6TH EDITION

Chapter 1: Introduction to Genetics
Chapter 2: Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction
Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Heredity
Chapter 4: Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Characteristics
Chapter 5: Extensions and Modifications of Basic Principles
Chapter 6: Pedigree Analysis, Applications, and Genetic Testing
Chapter 7: Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping
Chapter 8: Chromosome Variation
Chapter 9: Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems
Chapter 10: DNA: The Chemical Nature of the Gene
Chapter 11: Chromosome Structure and Organelle DNA
Chapter 12: DNA Replication and Recombination
Chapter 13: Transcription
Chapter 14: RNA Molecules and RNA Processing
Chapter 15: The Genetic Code and Translation
Chapter 16: Control of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
Chapter 17: Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
Chapter 18: Gene Mutations and DNA Repair
Chapter 19: Molecular Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology
Chapter 20: Genomics and Proteomics
Chapter 21: Epigenetics
Chapter 22: Developmental Genetics and Immunogenetics
Chapter 23: Cancer Genetics
Chapter 24: Quantitative Genetics
Chapter 25: Population Genetics
Chapter 26: Evolutionary Genetics.

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.

Features
• 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

NEW TO THIS EDITION
• 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.

Author
Benjamin Pierce received a B.S. in Biology from Southern Methodist University and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. Ben is currently Professor of Biology and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair at Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX. He is a population geneticist who conducts ecological and evolutionary research on amphibians. Ben has authored a number of articles in research journals and several books, including: The Family Genetics Sourcebook, a guide to genetics for the layperson; Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, a general genetics textbook; Genetics Essentials: Concepts and Connections, a brief genetics textbook; and Transmission and Population Genetics: A Short Course, a textbook for courses in transmission and population genetics. Ben is a member of the steering committee of the 21st Century Science Coalition, a group of scientists who support strong science standards for Texas public schools. He is the President of the Texas Academy of Science, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, and is a Fellow of the Texas Academy of Science. He currently serves on the editorial board of Bioscience. He has received research and teaching grants from the Natural Science Foundation, the W. M. Keck Foundation, the 3M Foundation, the National Park Service, the Williamson County Conservation Foundation, and the National Geographic Society.