1. WELCOME TO BIOLOGY and BIOPORTAL!
The required textbook for this course is
LIFE
The Science of Biology
Eighth Edition
by Sadava/Heller/Orians/Purves/Hillis
(©2008, W.H. Freeman & Company)

2. BIOPORTAL http://portals.bfwpub.com/life8e What is BioPortal?
BioPortal is a one-stop learning solution that combines the most powerful
eBook with extensive online study resources, optional course management,
and optional online assignments.
How will it help you?
Utilize the Personalized Study Plan, Interactive Quizzes, Animated
Tutorials,Videos, and more, to guide you through the material. All designed
to give you the most complete learning experience.

3. BIOPORTAL

4. BIOPORTAL: EBOOK The BioPortal contains the eBook, which is:
The complete textbook – every word, figure, table from your version of the book.
Offers the ability to take notes, highlight, and print.
Resources such as interactive quizzes, animated tutorials, videos, and more.
Convenient access to your textbook from any Internet connection – no more carrying around those heavy books!

5. The eBook content matches the print book exactly.
BIOPORTAL EBOOK
The eBook content matches the print book exactly.

6. http://portals.bfwpub.com/life8e Click “register.”
If your textbook was
packaged with a BioPortal
access code, you can redeem
it at the site:
Click “register.”
Fill out the information and you’re ready to go.
* Be sure to hold on to the access
card until you redeem it.

7. http://portals.bfwpub.com/life8e If you would like to
purchase the access,
you can do so at the site:
Click “purchase.”
Enter your school Zip code
Choose a user name and password. Fill out the remaining info and you’re ready to go.
* Be sure to remember your username and password

8. NEED SUPPORT? (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com
Whether you need technical help working with our eBook, accessing BioPortal
(e.g. forgot your username or password), or are interested in purchasing any of our media options, support is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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