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Mixed Authors: Supplementary TextbooksBiozones workbooks cover the content requirement for practical skills assessment. Biozone has critically acclaimed course workbooks for whole biology programs. Asking Questions in Biology: Key Skills for Practical Assessments & Project Work Barnard, C., F. Gilbert, F., and P. McGregor, 2001, 208 pp.Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: 0130-90370-1 Website: www.pearsoned.com.au Comments: Covers many aspects of design, analysis and presentation of practical work in senior level biology. Maths for Advanced Biology Cadogan, A. and Ingram, M., 2002Publisher: NelsonThornes ISBN: 0-7487-6506-9 Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: Fully covers the new maths requirements of the AS/A2 biology specifications. Includes worked examples. Microbes, Medicine, and Commerce Freeland, P., 1999, 160 pp.Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton ISBN: 0340731036 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: Hodder Advanced Science: Microbes, Medicine, and Commerce combines biotechnology, pathology, microbiology & immunity in a comprehensive text. Human Health and Disease Cadogan, A. and Ingram, M., 2002Publisher: NelsonThornes ISBN: 0-7487-6506-9 Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: An accompanying text for courses with modules in human health and disease. Covers both infectious and non-infectious disease. practical skills in biology Jones, A., Reed, R., Weyers, J., 4th ed, 2007Publisher: Pearson Education ISBN: 9780131755093 Website: www.pearsoned.co.uk Comments: Practical Skills in Biology is an indispensable book for undergraduate students in the life sciences. The book provides useful support at all stages of a degree course and underpins any practical course in biology. Data and Data Handling for AS and A Level Biology Indge, B., 2003, 128
pp.Publisher: Hodder Arnold H&S ISBN: 1340856475 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: Examples and practice exercises to improve skills in data interpretation and analysis Advanced Level Practicial Work for Biology Morgan, S., 2002, 128 pp.Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton ISBN: 9780340847121 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: 128 pages catering for the practical & investigative requirement of A level. Covers experimental planning, technique, observations & measurement, & interpretation and analysis. Basic Anatomy & Physiology Rowett, H.G.Q, 4th ed,1999, 132 pp.Publisher: John Murray ISBN: 0-7195-8592-9 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: Black and white illustrations provide detailed examples of many parts of human anatomy and physiology. Advanced Biology Readers (John Murray Publishers)Two supplementary texts supporting Advanced Biology options. Useful as teacher reference and student extension for core topics. Microorganisms and Biotechnology Chenn, P., 1997, 176 ppISBN:0-71957-509-5 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: Thorough coverage of the nature of microorganisms, their culture and growth, and their various roles in biotechnology. It includes chapters on the genetic engineering of microbes and enzyme technology. Essentials of Genetics Jones, N., A. Karp., & G. Giddings, 2001Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0-7195-8611-9 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: Thorough coverage of genetics & evolution, including coverage of cell division, molecular genetics, & genetic engineering. The application of new gene technologies to humans is discussed concluding chapters. Bath Advanced Sciences Series (NelsonThornes)Two supplementary texts supporting Advanced Biology options. Useful as teacher reference and student extension for core topics. Microorganisms and Biotechnology Taylor, J., 2001, 192 pp.Publisher: McGraw-Hall ISBN:0-17-448255-8 Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: Provides information for microbiology & biotechnology topics at A2 level. Other older titles include Applied Genetics, 1990 (ISBN: 0174385110) & Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 1994 (ISBN: 0174482078). Cambridge Advanced Sciences / Advanced Biology Topics (Cambridge University Press)Modular-style texts aimed as supplements for students in the UK, but suitable as teacher reference and student extension reading for specific core topics. Biochemistry Harwood, R. 2002, 96 pp.ISBN: 0521797519 Website: www.cambridge.org/uk Comments: Methodical coverage of the structure and role of the main groups of biological molecules. Questions and exercises are provided and each chapter includes an introduction and summary. Applications of Genetics
Gregory, J. 2000, 82 pp. ISBN: 0521787254 Website: www.cambridge.org/uk Comments: Topics covered include the basis of variation, selective breeding & heritability (inc. AI in humans and livestock), genetic diversity & cloning, genetic engineering (techniques & ethics), & a chapter on human genetics. Mammalian Physiology and Behaviour Jones, M. and G. Jones,2002, 104 pp. ISBN: 0521797497 Website: www.cambridge.org/uk Comments: Covers mammalian nutrition, the structure and function of the liver, support and locomotion, the nervous system, and senses & behaviour. Questions & exercises are provided and each chapter. Microbiology and Biotechnology Lowrie, P. & S. Wells, 2000, 112 pp.ISBN: 0521787238 Website: www.cambridge.org/uk Comments: This text covers the microbial groups important in biotechnology, basic microbiological techniques, & the various applications of microbes, including the industrial-scale production and use of microbial enzymes. Environmental Biology Reiss, M. & J. Chapman, 2000, 104 pp.ISBN: 0521787270 Website: www.cambridge.org/uk Comments: An introduction to environmental biology covering agriculture, pollution, resource conservation and conservation issues, & practical work in ecology. Questions & exercises are provided and each chapter. Growth, Development & Reproduction Taylor, D. 2001, 120 pp. ISBN: 0521787211 Website: www.cambridge.org/uk Comments: Includes coverage of asexual reproduction, sexual reproduction in flowering plants and mammals, and regulation of growth & development. Questions & exercises are provided and each chapter. Advanced biology topics:behaviourDockery, M. and M. Reiss, 1999, 120
pp.ISBN: 0521597544 Website: www.cambridge.org/uk Comments: An introductory text covering the basics of human and animal behaviour including environmental influence, behavioural development, courtship, and social interaction. Collins Advanced Modular Sciences (HarperCollins)Modular-style texts covering material for the A2 options for AQA specification B, but suitable as teacher reference and student extension reading for core topics in other A2 biology courses. Applied Ecology Allen, D, M. Jones, and G. Williams, 2001, 104 pp.ISBN: 0-00-327741-0 Website: www.harpercollins.co.uk Comments: Includes coverage of methods in practical ecology, the effects of pollution on diversity, adaptations, agricultural ecosystems & harvesting (including fisheries), & conservation issues. Local examples are emphasised. Microbes and Disease Hudson, T. and K. Mannion, 2001, 104 pp.ISBN: 0-00-327742-9 Website: www.harpercollins.co.uk Comments: Coverages selected aspects of microbiology including the culture & applications of bacteria, & the role of bacteria & viruses in disease. Immunity, vaccination, & antimicrobial drug use are covered in the concluding chapter. Behaviour and Populations Murray, P. & N. Owens, 2001, 82 pp.ISBN: 0-00-327743-7 Website: www.harpercollins.co.uk Comments: This text covers an eclectic range of topics including patterns of behaviour, reproduction and its control, human growth and development, human populations, infectious disease, and issues related to health and lifestyle. Nelson Advanced Sciences (NelsonThornes)Modular-style texts covering material for the A2 specifications for Edexcel, but suitable as teacher reference and student extension reading for core topics in other AS/A2 biology courses. Exchange and Transport, Energy and Ecosystems Adds, J., E. Larkcom & R. Miller,
2000, 216 pp.ISBN: 0-17-448294-9 Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: Includes exchange processes (gas exchanges, digestion, absorption), transport systems, adaptation, sexual reproduction, energy and the environment, and human impact. Molecules and Cells Adds, J., E. Larkcom & R. Miller,
2004,
112 pp.ISBN: 0-7487-7484-X Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: Includes coverage of the basic types of biological molecules, with extra detail on the structure and function of nucleic acids and enzymes, cellular organisation, and cell division. Practical activities are provided for most chapters. Genetics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Adds, J., E. Larkcom & R. Miller, 2004, revised edition, 200
pp.ISBN: 0-7487-7492-0 Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: A range of topics including photosynthesis & the control of growth in plants, classification & quantitative field ecology, populations & pest control, conservation, Mendelian genetics & evolution... Respiration and Coordination Adds, J., E. Larkcom & R. Miller, 2003, revised edition, 208 pp.ISBN: 0-7487-7489-0 Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: Covers Unit 4 and options for Edexcel: metabolic pathways, internal regulation and nervous coordination, microbiology and biotechnology, food science, and health & exercise physiology. Tools, Techniques and Assessment in Biology Adds, J., E. Larkcom, R. Miller, & R. Sutton, 1999. , 160 pp.ISBN: 0-17-448273-6 Website: www.nelsonthornes.com Comments: A course guide covering basic lab protocols, microscopy, quantitative techniques in the lab & field, advanced DNA techniques and tissue culture, data handling... Illustrated Advanced Biology (John Murray Publishers)Green Plants: The Inside Story Clegg, C.J., 2003, 96 pp. ISBN: 9780719575532 Website: www.biggerbooks.com Comments: The emphasis in this text is on flowering plants. Topics include leaf, stem, and root structure in relation to function, reproduction, economic botany, and sensitivity and adaptation. Microbes in Action Clegg, C.J., 2002, 97 pp. ISBN: 9780719575549 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: Microbes and their roles in disease and biotechnology. It includes material on the diversity of the microbial world, microbiological techniques, and a short, but useful, account of enzyme technology. Genetics and Evolution Clegg, C.J., 1999, 96 pp.ISBN: 0-7195-7552-4 Website: www.hoddereducation.co.uk Comments: Concise but thorough coverage of molecular genetics, genetic engineering, inheritance, and evolution. An historical perspective is included by way of introduction, a glossary and a list of abbreviations. Mammals: Structure & Function Clegg, C.J., 1998, 96 pp.ISBN: 0-7195-7551-6 Website: www.amazon.com Comments: An excellent supplemental covering most aspects of basic mammalian anatomy and physiology. This text is now out of print from the publishers, but many schools will still have it and copies are still available from amazon books. |
General Biology
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Taylor D.J., N.P.O. Green, & G.W. Stout, 1997. (hardback)
Jones, M. and G. Jones, 1997
Boyle, M. and K. Senior, 2002 
Fullick, A., 2000
2 ed.
Clegg, C.J. and D.G. McKean, 2000 
Clegg, C.J., 2000 
Bradfield, P., J. Dodds, J. Dodds, and N. Taylor, 2001
Roberts, M., G. Monger, M. Reiss, 2000
Williams, G., 2000
Toole G. and S. Toole, 2000
Kent, N. A. 2000 
Bailey, M. and K. Hirst, 2008
Toole G. and S. Toole, 2008
Potter, S. 2008
Bailey, M. and K. Hirst, 
Bailey, M. and K. Hirst, 2001
Lea, C, P. Lowrie, and S. McGuigan, (M. Hiscock, ed), 2000
Lea, C., P. Lowrie, and S. McGuigan, (S. McGuigan, ed), 2001
Indge, B, M. Rowland, and M. Baker, 2000
Baker, M., B. Indge, and M. Rowland, 2001
Jones, M., 2007
Sochaki, F., and Kennedy, P. 2008
Jones, M., R. Fosbery, and D. Taylor, 2000
Jones, M., and J. Gregory, 2001
Toole G. and S. Toole, 2004
Toole G. and S. Toole, 2004
Jones, M., R. Fosbery, D. Taylor, and J. Gregory, 2007
SNAB Project Team, 2005
SNAB Project Team, May 2006