Required Textbooks

The required textbook and materials for this course are part of a digital package:

Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson Access Card Package (3rd ed.). ISBN: 8220126347939

This digital package gives you access to the ebook and various study exercises.

• eBook: Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., Orr, R. B., & Campbell, N. A. (2020). Campbell biology in focus (3rd ed.). Pearson.
• Study Exercises: Modified Mastering Biology website

You are also required to use the lab manual of your campus.

Application Software

Office 365: Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based cloud service that is free for NOVA students. It is available for both PC and Mac users. The software remains free as long as you are actively enrolled in courses and have paid your tuition. You can access Office 365 by visiting the NOVA Student Software website and following the instructions to log in and set up your account. 

Google Apps: Your VCCS email is packaged with Google Apps, including Docs, Slides, Calendar, etc. You may check out the main features you have available to use by visiting the Google Apps for Education website.