General Genetics (lecture and lab textbooks) Dear Ecolog-Listers:
I wish to know if you have recommendations of *excellent* textbooks (lecture and labs) for General Genetics for science majors. Although I just finished teaching an upper division Genetic Analysis course and I am well familiarized with what is available, I am not as familiarized with la creme de la creme for General Genetics. Ideally, I want a textbook that is (list is not comprehensive): 1. As inexpensive as possible (available online, softbound, etc.). 2. Easy to read, understand. and profusely illustrated. 3. Does not assume more than intro. biology (for majors) knowledge. 4. Emphasizes principles of genetics, model organisms, critical thinking, experimental design, ecological and conservation genetics, etc. 5. Has a generous companion packages (incl. PowerPoints, online quiz cartridges - not the ones that reside with the publishers but the ones than reside on campus only, etc.). For anything online, technology is as close to 100% reliable and intuitive as possible. 6. Does not shy away from math and stats (because I do not shy away from those either). 7. Is not divorced of the historical context of genetics. 8. Highlights the importance of genetics in modern life. 9. For labs, all of the above and not just the usual genetics exercises. I want a book that invites exploration and engages all of us in the field. Ideally, with a manual for s/he that may be helping with setting up the lab. If you have any feedback, please kindly send it directly to me, [email protected] With gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
