Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:List the components of the endomembrane systemRecognize the relationship between the endomembrane system and its functions

Ir, Ser, and Tener are irregular Spanish verbs.  They have their own unique conjugations and follow different rules in the present tense than regular present tense verbs.  In this seminar you will review how these verbs are conjugated as well as some other irregular verbs.ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpersonal Communication, Presentational CommunicationComparisons: Language ComparisonsLearning TargetI can match a character in a headline to a supporting visualHabits of MindThinking flexiblyCritical Thinking SkillConstruct Meaning

Spanish people are very particular about gender and the number of items.  You must be very specific in your Spanish writing to make sure your sentence agrees.  When being specific use definite articles (el, la, los, or las) when not being specific using indefinite articles (un, una, unos, or unas).  Make sure your articles match your subject and verb!  This seminar will help you understand the small stuff and how to sound your best when speaking another language!ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpretive CommunicationComparisons: Language ComparisonsLearning TargetI can say or write something about friends and classmates or co-workers with agreement using definite and indefinite articles.  Habits of MindThinking and communicating with clarity and precisionCritical Thinking SkillConstruct Meaning  

The final piece to the puzzle! The verb ser! You can now read, speak, write, and listen to complete sentences using subject pronouns, adjectives, and the verb ser.  Be very careful with noun and adjective agreement! Watch and listen closely so you can make sure your sentences all agree!ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpersonal Communication, Presentational CommunicationCultures: Relating Cultural Products to PerspectivesCommunities: School and Global CommunitiesLearning TargetI can listen to and understand some questions or statements about family using the verb ser.Habits of MindThinking and communicating with clarity and precisionCritical Thinking SkillConstruct Meaning