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Hoefnagels: Biology: The Essentials\n\nMariëlle Hoefnagels provides up-to-date, scientifically rigorous information with relevant examples to clarify fundamental biological concepts. Her emphasis on evolutionary processes and their implications fosters a cross-disciplinary approach, helping students understand and appreciate the relevance of biology in their lives.\n\nBiology Explained Your Way\n\nMariëlle's writing prioritizes the student's needs, offering tools and guidance designed to promote genuine understanding rather than rote memorization. Her goal is to distill complex biological concepts into the essential elements necessary for comprehension.\n\nNeed a Comprehensive Overview?\n\nThe early sections of each chapter offer a broad overview, highlighting the significance and outcomes of key processes without delving into excessive detail.\n\nLooking for More Depth?\n\nSubsequent sections provide additional content for instructors who wish to explore topics in greater detail.\n\nComplete Integration of Text and Digital\n\nHoefnagels' hallmark features integrate seamlessly with the Connect digital platform, enhancing the evolving methods of content delivery.\n\nPurchasing Connect Plus grants access to the full online eBook version of the textbook.
Mari?lle Hoefnagels is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and the Department of Microbiology and Plant Biology at the University of Oklahoma. She teaches courses in introductory biology, mycology, and science writing. Her teaching excellence has been recognized with the University of Oklahoma General Education Teaching Award and the Longmire Prize, also known as the Teaching Scholars Award from the College of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, she has received honorary memberships in several student honor societies. <br>Dr. Hoefnagels earned her BS in Environmental Science from the University of California, Riverside, her MS in Soil Science from North Carolina State University, and her PhD in Plant Pathology from Oregon State University. Her doctoral research focused on using bacterial biological control agents to mitigate fungal pathogen spread on seeds. <br>In addition to authoring Biology: The Essentials and Biology: Concepts and Investigations, Dr. Hoefnagels has published recent works on developing investigative teaching laboratories and incorporating technology into introductory biology courses. She also maintains a blog dedicated to teaching non-majors biology and regularly presents on study skills and related topics to student groups across campus.
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