Integrated science (3rd ed )

Integrated Science, Third Edition is a straightforward, easy-to-read, yet substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy in living and nonliving systems. The authors provide even, well-integrated coverage of chemistry, physics, earth science, biology, and astronomy. The book is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more science courses as part of a general or basic studies requirement. This edition continues to introduce basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The language, as well as the mathematics, is as simple as can be practical for a college-level science course.

1 What Is Science?
2 Motion
3 Energy
4 Heat and Temperature
5 Wave Motions and Sound
6 Electricity
7 Light
8 Atoms and Periodic Properties
9 Chemical Reactions
10 Water and Solutions
11 Nuclear Reactions
12 The Universe
13 The Solar System
14 Earth in Space
15 The Earth
16 The Earth's Surface
17 Earth's Weather
18 Earth's Waters
19 Organic and Biochemistry
20 The Nature of Living Things
21 The Origin and Evolution of Life
22 The History of Life on Earth
23 Ecology and Environment
24 Human Biology: Materials Exchange and Control Mechanisms
25 Human Biology: Sex and Sexuality
26 Mendelian and Molecular Genetics
Appendix A
Mathematical Review
Appendix B
Solubilities Chart
Appendix C
Relative Humidity Table
Appendix D
Solutions for Group A Parallel Exercises
Appendix E
Problem Solving
Glossary
Credits
Index