Genetics: A Human Perspective

Genetics courses develop the basis for understanding all living things and therefore play an important role in biology academic departments. Within the curriculum basic genetics and human genetics courses are pre-requisites for all those applying for medical school and life science post-graduate studies. The level to which these students understand basic concepts of genetics varies requiring the need for broader, more engaging texts.
A Human Perspective has been developed with the student in mind. This book will focus on key themes that all students of science must understand and appreciate in order to be critical thinkers at the higher level. Discussion of the historical roots of modern genetic principles is incorporated with critical analysis to develop a book which provides students with vital understanding of how genetic concepts came to be known and how they can be applied.
* Online offerings include videos, class presentations, links to the latest research, and test bank
* Beginning of chapter key concept definitions and highlighted key words for easy access to important information
* Presents original data alongside the latest research and focuses on key themes for critical thinking
* Includes discussion on major technological innovations such as PCR, Southern blotting, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis of chromosomes, DNA sequencing, and microarrays for lab applications