Biology 41 - Course Books

Biology 41 - Principles of Animal Biology

Course Books:
A number of books are required in this course. These will help you to study the material we are covering throughout the semester. Remember that books are study tools and not meant to be passed on to your grandchildren. They are windows into the fascinating field of biology. USE them! Read them!

Getting the books: Several options are available to you.

West Valley Campus: You can use our excellent bookstore located on West Valley campus and purchase the items directly. The bookstore also provides an online service in case you do not want to go there in person (WVC bookstore). You can reserve the books to pick them up later or make arrangements for home delivery.
Students from previous semesters: Some students do not keep their texts. Keep your eyes open for ads on bulletin boards across campus. Ask around! Chances are that you can get a great deal from a fellow student.
Ordering online (new or used): Book prices are always increasing. Many students turn to Amazon.com or Half.com or other sites on the internet (see bottom of page) to find the required books. Keep in mind that it can take several days to weeks for books to arrive depending on where they are ordered from. It is your responsibility to access the reading material. However, one can save a lot of money by getting used copies. Besides, used books is a sustainable and green alternative to consuming new books!!!! The following books are being used in our course:

Fall Semester 2013

Required Texts/Materials:	Comments	New/Used	Used
	Hickman: Integrated Principles of Zoology (15th ed, 2010) Your core text in the course. The book is densely packed with information, but also serves as a great introductory guide to the field of zoology.	There are numerous used copies (cheap!) of the previous editions available Amazon.com (14th ed) Amazon.com (13th ed) (12th edition 2004 or the 13th edition 2006). However, if you use an older edition it will be your responsibility to keep track of the readings in the class.	Half.com 12th ed. 11th ed.
	Lytle: General Zoology Laboratory Manual (16th ed, 2012) The guide needed for your laboratory work. Bring this manual to each laboratory section. You can also use the older editions (13th, 14th or 15th).	Amazon.com(13th ed) Used Copies(13th ed)	Half.com
.	Sketch Book (~250-300 pages) Needed for your laboratory work	You can earn 5pts extra credit for purchasing a sustainable journal. Read your syllabus for more information.	.
	Zimmer: Evolution - The Triumph of an Idea (PB 2006) Excellent overview that will enhance the theme of evolution that runs throughout the course.	Amazon.com Used Copies	.
	Borror: A Field Guide to Insects (PB) This will be an important part to aid you in this semester's insect collection project.	Amazon.com	.
	You will need a pack of insect pins for your project this semester.	.	.
Optional (recommended)	.	.	.
	Richard Dawkins: The Ancestor's Tale (PB 2004) A fantastic journey through the phylogeny of life on our planet.	Amazon.com Used Copies (HB) Used Copies (PB)	Half.com
	Zimmer: Parasite Rex (PB 2000) More than you wanted to know about parasites....	Amazon.com Used Copies (HB) Used Copies (PB)	Half.com
	E. O. Wilson: The Diversity of Life (PB 1993) An essential view into the biodiversity of our planet by one of the masters in the field of biology.	Amazon.com Used Copies (HB) Used Copies (PB)	Half.com
	Elizabeth Royte: The Tapir's Morning Bath (PB 2002) What do zoologists do in the field?	Amazon.com Used Copies PB Used Copies HB	.


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