Human Anatomy & Physiology (2^nd Ed.)

A learner-centered approach to the study of A&P

Human Anatomy & Physiologyspeaks to the way today?s diverse students learn and study. In the 2nd Edition, author Erin Amerman strengthens her distinctive learner-centered approach by focusing on three unique pillars. First, Amerman uses art to present  one-concept-at-a-time before bringing the distinct parts together in one summarizing Big Picture figure. Second, Amerman coaches students right when they need it, beginning on page one where  the opening module titled How To Succeed in Your Anatomy & Physiology Course appears. And finally, she provides students with ample opportunities to practice and develop critical-thinking skills through questions about case studies and real-world scenarios.

Mastering A&P includes Concept Boost Video Tutors and new Big Picture Animations, which feature Amerman guiding students through the most complex A&P concepts. The text and Mastering A&P work together to engage today?s students.

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Mastering? is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and improves results for each student. Mastering A&P assignments support interactive features in the text and include expanded Big Picture Animations, new Interactive Physiology 2.0 tutorials, new, mobile-friendly Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL) 3.1 and customizable PAL 3.1 Flashcards, Dynamic Study Modules, A&P Flix 3D animations, Lab study tools, Get Ready for A&P Diagnostic Test and Tutorials, Learning Catalytics^?, plus a variety of Art Labeling Questions, Clinical Application Questions, and more.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering A&P does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering A&P, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If you would like to purchase boththe physical text and Mastering A&P, search for:

0134756363 / 9780134756363  Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 2/e

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Erin Amerman teaches anatomy and physiology at Florida State College at Jacksonville; she has been involved in anatomy and physiology education for more than 17 years as an author and professor. She received a B.S. in cellular and molecular biology from the University of West Florida and a doctorate in podiatric medicine from Des Moines University. She is also the author of the best-selling Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Laboratory, now in its third edition, with Morton Publishing Company. Erin is deeply committed to helping her students succeed in the A&P course and to generating curiosity and excitement about the material and its application in their future health careers. She is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and enjoys attending the annual HAPS conferences, especially when they are in locations that have ample hiking opportunities and many different species of snake.

When not writing or teaching, Erin enjoys spending time with her family and her menagerie of rescued cats, dogs, cows, snakes, fish, and a turtle. She also practices karate and kobudo, enjoys learning new languages, and loves photographing the local wildlife around her home in rural northern Florida. She can often be found hiking around the prairie with a camera and snake hook in hand.

Hallmark features of this title

• Apply What You Learned questions ask students to think critically and apply what they've just learned.
• Core Principles and Bring it Back (Flashback)Questions reinforce recurring principles and previously learned concepts.
• Recurring Core Principles icons remind students to recall and apply core principles introduced in Chapter 1, including structure, function, feedback loops, gradients and cell-to-cell communication.
• Chapter Running Cases written by Erin Amerman correspond to each chapter and challenge students to apply their knowledge of key A&P concepts to a real-world clinical scenario.
• Clinical Case Studies, Clinical Scenarios, and Nurses Need Physiology increase problem-solving skills and help prepare students for future careers in allied health.