Schaum’s Outline of Biology
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Schaum’s Outline of Biology
Schaum’s Outline of Biology
By George H. Fried
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Pages: 455
Publication Date: 1998-10-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0070224056
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780070224056
Binding: Paperback
For top grades and an excellent understanding of biology, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have. It’s been updated to include the latest advances in the field. Features detailed illustrations of complex biologic systems and processes, and takes students by the hand from the smallest elements of life to the primates. Hundreds of problems with fully-explained solutions cut down on study time and make important points easy to remember. Additional problems with answers let students gauge their progress every step of the way.
Summary: Excellent book for Biology GRE Preparation
Rating: 5
Although it’s not marketed this way, Schaum’s outline is a concise yet complete study guide for the Biology GRE subject test. Topics like the endocrine system, plant evolution and development, and nutrition, which are given short shrift in the Princeton Review and Kaplan study guides, are fully covered in this book. More diagrams are provided (although there are no color figures - ditto for PR and Kaplan), as well as handy review tables. The explanations are at an appropriate level for GRE examinees: there is not too much extraneous information. Occasionally, the authors will throw in a humorous aside or phrasing (see def. of sexual selection, parts of Ch.17, etc.), which makes you pay closer attention, but overall the tone is serious (no BS analogies or condescension here).
At the end of every chapter are worked problems in essay and multiple choice formats. These questions cover GRE material but aren’t presented in the same style. If you’re using this book for GRE preparation, you should also consider buying a book with one or more practice tests in order to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
Summary: This Book’s Got It All!
Rating: 5
I bought this book to prepare the DAT. It helped so much and I couldn’t have made it without it. I do recommend it, it’s way better than those common books dealing with how to prepare the DAT, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about, they’re just not as specific as this one. Totally worth the money, go for it!
Summary: Useful book for recalling established knowledge
Rating: 4
Well organized, full text book with essential topics on biology. Excellent tool for GRE exams and anyone with basic knowledge on biology, who needs a quick reviewing.
Summary: GOOD Reference, LOTS to Read
Rating: 5
My favorite chapters included Kingdom Fungi, Photosynthesis,excretory system and structure and function of chloroplasta. Like a previous reviewer, I used this book to prepare for the biology section of the DAT (Dental Admission Test). This is a good reference, it explains with examples that get the facts to stick to your brain. Yes, it requires studying, but then again what subject doesn’t?
Another great book I totally recommend is “The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations”. Volumes 1,2 and 3. It is written by Patrick Leonardi. It is an excellent review for the biology portion of the DAT exam..
Summary: Too much information… Just make it simple
Rating: 2
I was looking to get up to speed to teach an intro bio class for community college. After reviewing bio texts, I bought this book thinking that it would be a great summary, review and offer quiz questions for bio. I wanted it to be to the point, revelant, and a pithy supplement. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. This book didn’t highlight or sum up bio. It went into in-depth discussions that might be of interest to grad students. I looked at Biology the Easy Way and liked it much better.
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