Human Biology
Instructors consistently ask for a human biology textbook that helps students develop an understanding of the main themes of biology while placing the material in the context of the human body. Mader's <i>Human Biology</i> was developed to fill this void.<P> To accomplish the goal of improving scientific literacy, while establishing a foundation of knowledge in human biology and physiology, <i>Human Biology</i> integrates a tested, traditional learning system with modern digital and pedagogical approaches designed to stimulate and engage today€s student.<P> <B>Multimedia Integration</B>: Michael Windelspecht represents the new generation of digital authors. Through the integration of multimedia resources, such as videos, animations and MP3 files, and in the design of a new series of guided tutorials, Dr Windelspecht has worked to bring Dr. Mader€s texts to the new generation of digital learners. A veteran of the online, hybrid, and traditional teaching environments, Dr. Windelspecht is well versed in the challenges facing today€s students and educators. Dr. Windelspecht guided all aspects of the Connect content accompanying <i>Human Biology</i>. <P>The authors of the text identified several goals that guided them through the revision of <i>Human Biology</i>, Thirteenth Edition:<OL> <li>build upon the strengths of the previous editions of the text, <LI>enhance the learning process by integrating content that appeals to today€s students, <LI>deploy new pedagogical elements, including multimedia assets, to increase student interaction with the text, <LI>develop a new series of digital assets designed to engage the modern student and provide assessment of learning outcomes.