BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I : Ebooks and Websites

Below are some selected ebooks and quick reference guides that will assist you with BIOL 1408 concepts. You can work through these books on your computer or another device any time you want to practice. 

If you need to research any BIOL 1408 topics, the following library databases may be helpful. If you have any questions, please Ask a Librarian!

• Gale Academic OneFile: Biology Topics: Includes the Gale Encyclopedia of Science, academic journals, magazines, images, and news 

• Academic Search Complete: Journal articles, videos, images, magazines 

• Credo Reference: Ebooks and encyclopedia articles. A good place for short explanations of topics and concepts. 

• Gale in Context: College: General biology topic collections such as cells and genetics 

• Gale in Context: Science: Includes journal articles, videos, news, images, encyclopedia articles, and experiments for each topic. A selection of topics is below. Topics are added and updated regularly. 

  • Bacteria 

  • Biology 

  • Carbon Cycle 

  • Cell Division 

  • Cell Structure and Function 

  • Cells 

  • Cellular Respiration 

  • DNA 

  • Evolution 

  • Genes and Gene Expression 

  • Genetics 

  • Human Evolution 

  • Life Cycles 

  • Metabolism 

  • Scientific Method 

  • Viruses 

• Health and Wellness from Gale: Includes journal articles, videos, news, images, and encyclopedia articles for each health topic. Topics are added and updated regularly. 

• ProQuest: Journal articles, news, ebooks, videos 

• Science & Technology Collection: journal articles 
   

Below are two library databases with very helpful practice tests, tutorials, and more ebooks for biology.

You will need to set up a free account to use all the features in LearningExpress. There are several types of biology practice:

• Ebooks:
  • AP Biology Flash Review 
  • Biology Success in 20 Minutes a Day
• Tutorial: The Basics of Biology
• Practice Tests with explanations
  • AP Biology Practice Exams 1 & 2
  • Cell Biology Practices 1 & 2
  • CLEP Biology Practice Exams 1 & 2

You will have to search within Mometrix for study materials, but it is well worth the effort!

• Mometrix Academy: Click the link to Mometrix Academy on the left side of the Mometrix homepage and scroll down to the Subject Review section. The Biology Review has video tutorials on various concepts. 
• Search Box: Use the search box at the top of the main Mometrix page to find ebooks, practice tests, and online flashcards.