McGraw-Hill Connect(R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:

SmartBook(R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.

Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.

Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.

The option to purchase (for a small fee)a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.

Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http: //www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
A concise and engaging biology text for biology majors, Understanding Biology partnered with Connect emphasizes fundamental concepts to help students better understand biology and focus on developing scientific skills.
Condensed chapters are centered on a learning path that serves to connect concepts within a chapter. The learning path begins with learning outcomes, which help students understand the core skills and concepts they should develop. Inquiry and Analysis cases help students build scientific skills, while scaffold end of chapter assessment ensures they not only grasp core concepts, but can also critically analyze and apply what they've learned. "Make the Connection," a synthesis feature that ends every unit, helps students understand the connections between biological concepts, thus helping them "see" the big picture.