1. Welcome to Biology The required textbook for this course is Jay Phelans What is Life: A Guide to Biology with Physiology ( © 2010, W.H Freeman Publishers)

2. http://www.whfreeman.com/phelanpreview/home.html A FREE Web site accompanies the book. It includes some great study aids including: Interactive eBook Interactive eBook Prep-U Assessment Package Prep-U Assessment Package Online Study Resources Online Study Resources Video Resources Video Resources Hands-On Biology Lab Hands-On Biology Lab Faculty Lounge for Non-Majors Faculty Lounge for Non-Majors Biology Biology

3. You may find these other student aids in the bookstore: Student Success Guide for What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology Student Success Guide for What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology Hands-On Biology Created by authors who have successfully administered scientifically rigorous learning labs at their school, the Hands-On Biology lab manual gives students in Non-Majors Biology distance learning courses an experience similar to that in a traditional lab by offering 20 wet labs that students can complete on their own at home. Written by Meredith Somerville Norris, University of North Carolina--Charlotte and Jennifer Warner, University of North Carolina--Charlotte and based on a model used successfully with over 10,000 students, the Student Success Guide focuses on providing students with the tools they need to succeed.

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