An Inquirybased Textbook For Nonmajorsbiological Perspectives Presents Active, Collaborative, And Inquirybased Instruction For Nonmajors By Providing A Variety Of Experiences That Challenge Students To Think, Discuss, And Write About Information They Are Learning.Biological Perspectives Uses Innovative Learning Strategies. Students Are Actively Engaged In Learning From Each Other, Encouraging Joint Intellectual Effort. Suggested Teaching Strategies Are Provided For Both In And Outofclass Assignments.Key Features Of Biological Perspectives: Flexible, Looseleaf Format Promotes Active Student Engagement. Three Thematic Units Represent Expanding Perspectives From Organism To Population To Biosphere Levelsthe Medical Examinationlegacies Of Lifeconserving The Commons 'Basics About' Sections Provide Basic Biological Concepts. 'The Commons Perspective' Features Guide Students To Consult The Cdrom Provided With Each Book. 'Internet Links To Enrich Your Perspective' Are Provided For Supplemental Reference. 'Another Perspective' Paragraphs Describe How The Structure And Function Of Cells, Organs, And The Body Systems In Nonhumans Help Solve The Same Problems That Humans Face. 'Thinking Biologically' Lab Manual Containing 14 Inquiryoriented Investigations Is Available.Visit The Book'S Faqs