This web site is a companion to Evolutionary Analysis, 3rd edition by Scott Freeman and Jon Herron. It includes resources to help you succeed in your studies of evolutionary biology.
This site and it's contents were authored by:
Kerry Kilburn, Old Dominion University
Kristina Stanfield
Susan Bandoni Muench, SUNY Geneseo
George Gilchrist, College of William and Mary
Jon Herron, University of Washington
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The first page of every chapter offers a general overview of chapter concepts.
- STUDENT REVIEW
- Review: a self-grading quiz to check your understanding of basic concepts
- Study and Review: an essay quiz offering a comprehensive review of facts and concepts
- Further Thought: an essay quiz that emphasizes concepts and connections through the application of ideas and the synthesis of your growing knowledge. This is an on-line version of the question at the end of your textbook's chapter.
Each chapter includes 3 types of quizzes to help you review and assess your understanding of key concepts.
- STUDENT ACTIVITIES
- Thinking About the Literature: extend your understanding of evolutionary biology by exploring current research literature
- Case Studies: explore important concepts and applications through hands-on case studies. Each case study includes a data set with instructions for analyze of the concept
- Simulations: investigate key evolutionary principles through highly interactive simulations
Each chapter may include one to several types of activities. In some cases, you are asked to review and evaluate current literature while in others; you are presented with a simulation of an important evolutionary principle, for which you can explore.
- STUDY SKILLS
- Science Skills: maximize academic success, develop essential skills, and explore science as a career
- Research Navigator: research and review many of the top scientific journals in biology. Access to this site is provided without additional cost if you purchase a new textbook.
If you are considering biology as a career, the following general resources will help you perfect the skills you'll need to be successful.