Publisher's Synopsis
Hyde's Introduction to Genetics teaches the principles of genetics with an innovative approach that emphasizes the basic concepts involved in solving problems as well as teaching students how to manipulate genetic data. While most genetics textbooks provide some examples and several problems for the student to work, the texts primarily stress facts and historical information. It is often left to the student to make the connection from what is in the text to elucidating the approaches to solve problems. Dr. David Hyde presents these skills to the students throughout the narrative in a stepped-out fashion, making an explicit tie between the facts and their application.
This text maintains the rigor that faculty require in a genetics book, while incorporating a student-friendly presentation style that helps the reader comprehend the material.
The four key features of Hyde's Introduction to Genetics include:
1. Innovative, problem-solving-based approach maintains the connection between basic genetic principles and their application to problems using a stepped-out system. The text also links specific portions of the text with selected end-of-chapter problems to direct the student to problems that will test their comprehension of the material they just studied.
2. Strong and accessible molecular genetics coverage discusses in a clear and basic manner the new information on molecular processes and new techniques. This is achieved without sacrificing either the content or depth of material.
3. Dynamic illustration and photo program incorporates vibrant colors and three-dimensional effects with pedagogically sound layouts that greatly assist students in visualizing and understanding difficult genetic processes.
4. Superior media package offers instructors full access to textbook art, photos and tables, as well as high-quality animations and customizable PowerPoint lecture presentations. The Online Learning Center provides students with additional study tools and problem-solving exercises.