WHEN THE BODY SPEAKS

ISBN: 9781516512447 Géneros: JKV Sinópsis: Written specifically with the nonscience major in mind When the Body Speaks An Introduction to Forensic Biology focuses specifically on the biological and chemical areas of forensic science The text features material from several areas disciplines including pathology forensic anthropology and odontology entomology and botany Students learn about organ systems and the autopsy process body fluids blood spatter pattern analysis dermatoglyphics such as skin hair prints fibers and burns DNA analysis and toxicology Each chapter begins with clearly stated objectives to help students focus and manage their learning Based on extensive research into effective curriculum development for students who are not specializing in scienceoriented disciplines When the Body Speaks emphasizes critical thinking The book shows students what it is like to use scientific methodology to solve problems in everyday life When the Body Speaks is wellsuited to courses for those studying liberal arts disciplines such as prelaw psychology and criminology Gilbert Ellis earned a BA in biology from University of New Hampshire an MS in health sciences with a specialization in physiology from Northeastern University and an EdD in higher education with a specialization in college science teaching from Nova Southeastern University Dr Ellis is an associate professor of physiology at Barry University in Miami Shores Florida He has repeatedly been recognized at the university for his outstanding scholarship and service and was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for his curriculum development work Dr Ellis has attended numerous conferences for the American Association for the Advancement of Science and National Science Teachers Association and presented his work on curriculum development for nonscience majors He has authored two laboratory manuals for introductory human physiology