INTERNATIONAL EDITION---Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, 1st edition (Meki povez)

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. About the text A striking art program designed specifically for teaching A groundbreaking visual narrative specific to biochemistry highlights and reinforces overarching themes (chemical logic, regulation, interface between chemistry and biology) to help students see and grasp the bigger picture. The visual program includes a wide range of graphical representations to further student understanding of the material including the mapping of bioenergetic calculations to three-dimensional structures, precise reference charts that highlight chemical interrelationships, integrated text explanations, and detailed molecular models. Foundation Figures integrate core chemical and biological connections visually, providing a way to organize highly complex and detailed material, making biochemistry more manageable, understandable, and easier to synthesize. Foundation Figures will also have dedicated questions for use in class via Learning Catalytics and will also be assignable in Mastering as stepwise animations with follow-up assessment. Modern science presented in a relevant way The authors emphasize biochemistry as an experimental science by including 15 separate sections on the most important research techniques called Tools of Biochemistry and by providing students with cutting edge end-of-chapter references (about twelve per chapter), such as links to Nobel Prize lectures. Concept and Connection statements highlighted in the narrative call students'' attention to fundamental concepts as well as their real-world applications and demonstrate how individual topics are related. Organized with students in mind A concise presentation and organizational choices underlie this first edition''s aim of functioning as a teaching resource for students for the course as well as a solid reference for their future. Each chapter allows students to build upon their understanding of fundamentals: The first several chapters introduce biochemistry as a quantitative s science focusing on water, the matrix of life, and bioenergetics. Subsequent chapters present structure and function of biological molecules, followed by intermediary metabolism, and then genetic biochemistry MasteringChemistry not included. Students, if MasteringChemistry is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MasteringChemistry should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. The text and the technology assets of MasteringChemistry ® are designed to work in tandem, to create a seamless learning suite to supporting student learning before, during and after class. Also available with MasteringChemistry® MasteringChemistry from Pearson is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve results by engaging students before, during, and after class with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive prepared by assigning interaction with relevant biochemical concepts before class, and encourage critical thinking, visualization, and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics(tm). Students can further master concepts after class by interacting with biochemistry animations, problem sets, and tutorial assignments that provide hints and answer-specific feedback. The Mastering gradebook records scores for all automatically graded assignments in one place, while diagnostic tools give instructors access to rich data to assess student understanding and misconceptions. Mastering brings learning full circle by continuously adapting to each student and making learning more personal than ever-before, during, and after class. Before Class Comprehensive Dynamic Study Modules (DSMs), covering organic chemistry required for biochemistry and fundamental course concepts, enable your students to study on their own and be better prepared to achieve deeper understanding of the material. When your students acquire fundamental knowledge outside of class using DSMs, they free up class time to be spent on higher-order learning and more challenging topics. Your students also have the option of completing the Dynamic Study Module assignments on iOS or Android smartphones and tablets. Grades from DSM assignments will automatically be synced to the course gradebook. Reading Quiz questions can be assigned in MasteringChemistry, allowing you to assign reading and test students on their comprehension of chapter content. During Class NEW! Learning Catalytics(tm) is an interactive, classroom tool that uses students'' smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more sophisticated tasks and thinking. Now included with Mastering with eText, Learning Catalytics enables you to generate classroom discussion, guide your lecture, and promote peer-to-peer learning with real-time analytics. Instructors, you can: Pose a variety of open-ended questions that help your students develop critical thinking skills Monitor responses to find out where students are struggling Use real-time data to adjust your instructional strategy and try other ways of engaging your students during class Manage student interactions by automatically grouping students for discussion, teamwork, and peer-to-peer learning After Class Tutorials , featuring specific wrong-answer feedback, hints, and a wide variety of educationally effective content, guide your students through the challenging topics in biochemistry. The hallmark Hints and Feedback offer instruction similar to what students would experience in an office hour, allowing them to learn from their mistakes without being given the answer. Foundations Figure Tutorials walk students through the synthesizing two-page book spreads from the text. In MasteringChemistry, stepwise animations break the figures down into tractable pieces and follow-up questions assess student understanding on the important concepts the figures portray. These self-paced tutorials coach students with hints and feedback specific to their individual misconceptions. Additional support in organic chemistry, general chemistry, and quantitative reasoning is accessed through digital resources in MasteringChemistry and can provide remediation while helping students visualize and interact with complex biochemical processes. Selected End-of-Chapter Problems and Questions from the textbook are easily assignable within MasteringChemistry and help students prepare for the types of questions that may appear on an exam. All available end-of-chapter problems are automatically graded. Unique and easy-to-use Chemistry Drawing Tool lets students draw a diverse range of structures, which can be automatically graded. 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