Viewed from space, Earth offers few clues about the diversity of life forms that reside there. The first forms of life on Earth are thought to have been microorganisms that existed for billions of years before plants and animals appeared. The mammals, birds, and flowers so familiar to us are all relatively recent, originating 130 to 200 million years ago. Humans have inhabited this planet for only the last 2.5 million years, and only in the last 300,000 years have humans started looking like we do today.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Lecture
Self-directed learning
Classroom discussion
Homework
Team activities
Technical Requirements:
Internet Access
Major Web browswer
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After completion of the book, the learner will
Describe the structures, functions, and processes of the cell.
Explain the basis of genetics and the law of inheritance.
Discuss the concepts of evolution.
Identify real-world issues of conservation and biodiversity.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The layout of the content is easy to follow.
The information is relevant and up to date.
Good links made between the concepts and real-world situations.
Good detail provided with much visual support
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Clear links made between the concepts.
Good use of multimedia to encourage learning.
Concepts are reinforced throughout the material.
Visual support is a strong factor in learning effectiveness.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The textbook is easily accessible.
Does not require additional skills to navigate.
All links and videos were working and easy to access.
The textbook navigation is easy to follow.
Creative Commons:
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