Foundation of Biology
Life explained through energy flow and information.
Welcome to Modern Biology
Understanding Life Through Universal Principles
This textbook presents biology as a coherent system governed by fundamental principles of energy transformation and information processing, rather than as a collection of facts.
How to Use This Book
For Students
- Start with Chapter 1 to build foundational concepts
- Use the learning objectives to guide your study
- Complete the embedded questions and exercises
- Explore the interactive visualizations when available [TODO]
For Instructors
- Use chapters in sequence or select relevant sections
- Assign problem sets from the appendices
- Incorporate the interactive elements into lectures
- Use the comprehensive references for further reading
Interactive Features [TODO]
- Animated diagrams explaining complex processes
- Self-assessment quizzes at the end of each chapter
- Data exploration activities with real biological data
- Intuitive thinking exercises
Acknowledgments
This book builds upon the work of countless biologists, educators, and researchers.
Special thanks to the open science community for making knowledge accessible to all.
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. You are free to share and adapt the material for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.
Begin with Part I Foundational Concepts?