Schaum's Outline Of Genetics (Paperback)

by Susan Elrod (Author) "Genetics is that branch of biology concerned with heredity and variation..." (more)
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Product Description

• An up-to-date guide to basic concepts and applications in genetics­­from classic inheritance and population genetics to cutting-edge molecular genetics and biotechnology

• Provides 450 detailed problems, with step-by-step solutions, along with expert techniques for solving difficult problems, considerably expanding the reader's range of experience with various kinds of problems

This updated and expanded fourth edition of the best-selling solved-problem study guide, features new chapters on gene structure and regulation and mitochondrial inheritance, as well as new material on special topics, such as developmental genetics, bacterial genetics, viruses, transposable elements, cancer, and more

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Master the fundamentals of genetics with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects!

Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides.

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If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

• Use detailed examples to solve problems
• Brush up before tests
• Find answers fast
• Study quickly and more effectively
• Get the big picture without poring over lengthy textbooks

Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary jargon. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

• New chapters on Gene Structure and Regulation, Mitochondrial Inheritance, and developmental genetics
• Solved problems that supplement any immunology course
• Complete discussions of classic inheritance and population genetics, molecular genetics, biotechnology and more
• Latest developments in cloning and the human genome

If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of immunology, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

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• Biochemistry, 2nd Ed.
• Biology, 2nd Ed.
• General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
• Genetics, 3rd Ed.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Ed.
• Immunology
• Mathematics for Nurses
• Microbiology
• Organic Chemistry, 3rd Ed.
• Physics for Pre-Med, Biology, and Allied Health Students

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Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 4 edition (December 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071362061
• ISBN-13: 978-0071362061
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #173,760 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best genetics text available, August 23, 2003

By	W. D. Dotson "Doc Dave" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Stansfield/Elrod outline remains as comprehensive as any of the intro to genetics textbooks currently available. At about 10-15% the cost of the "standard" texts, this outline delivers the same material with more clarity, and often more accuracy. The concepts of classical genetics, which often prove more challenging for students than molecular aspects, are covered admirably in this book. While those who enjoy colorful illustration and pastel text boxes might be disappointed, the b&w figures in this book are extremely clear, logical and most importantly helpful towards learning the material. No solution manual or supplemental CD-ROM is required. Highly recommended as a reference, or as a text for general genetics classes.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real bargain, August 9, 2003

By	W. D. Dotson "Doc Dave" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Comparable in scope, clarity, completeness, and accuracy to any of the very expensive general genetics texts currently available. And with this one there's nothing else to buy...no study guides, solution manuals, cd's or supplemental websites are required. The book stands alone, and does so for less than half the price of the solution manual for most texts. Particularly strong is the coverage of classical genetics, which can often be more difficult to grasp than the more modern "molecular" concepts of the science. Highly recommended for self-study, as a reference, or as a supplement to any genetics textbook.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding volume of essays, December 16, 2007

By	magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

I agree with Doc Dave in his earlier review that this is in many ways a better text than the standard ones out there. It's clearer, more concise, covers the advanced topics quite well considering its brevity, and as the Doc says, it's a fraction of the price of the actual texts.

I used this book to get thru a genetics course many years ago, and it was worth ten times the price I paid for it. It explained the concepts better than either the professor I had, or his T.A., who had graduated from U.C. Berkeley.

The presentation of classical genetics is the best I know of. You can find explanations of the molecular aspects that are probably as good, but for the classical stuff, and the coverage of the mathematical problems that derive from that approach, this is the best book I've ever seen.

I've used Schaum's outlines for a number of difficult subjects over the years, including electrical circuits and electronics, digital electronics and theory, genetics, differential equations, biochemistry, and applied statistics. They continue to be the best aids outside the classroom itself for the more difficult subject areas.