A layering approach to knowledge construction is employed, developing complexity chapter-by-chapter, rather than presenting a series of detail-laden descriptions all at once.
The revision of Essentials of Molecular Biology has avoided expansion, and thereby continued to emphasize its most important virtue -- it captures the essence of each major aspect of the discipline of molecular biology, from review of structure to discussion of proteomics!
Genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics chapter -- Cutting-edge research strategies are reviewed, for the first time in a molecular biology textbook!
A Postscript has been added that reviews the most surprising developments in molecular biology over the past two decades and dares to look ahead to potential discoveries. The Prologue also provides tips for students who want to continue their study of molecular biology.
The content and format were extensively field tested by hundreds of undergraduate students at Indiana University throughout the revision process.
Chapter Features:
- Reader-friendly prose - Extensive "field testing" by students has generated very "readable" prose
- Welcome opening chapter - Diminishes "intimidation" factor for many biology majors afraid of "chemical" biology
- Farewell closing - Invites students to consider a career in molecular biology
- Learning Guides - At end of book a guide to student learning styles encourages students to explore the way they learn complex phenomena
- Progression diagrams & Concise concepts - Each chapter is punctuated with "key concepts" which help students build a "big picture"
