A complete guide to the practical and study skills a student studying biology, ecology, botany or zoology needs. New chapters on: bioethics; principles of chemical analysis; photosynthesis and respiration; stable isotopes; and electrophoresis New sections on environmental investigation; contemporary molecular biology techniques, applications of spreadsheets, statistics, scientific photography and isotope ratios Additional material has been added to cover: graduate attributes, tutorials, peer assessment, active revision (memorisation techniques), bibliographic software, reasoned arguments and methods for molecular identification Sections key transferable skills, including chapters on time management, working with others, note taking, revising, assessment and exams, and preparing a cv. Each chapter has study exercises to reinforce learning with problems and practical exercises. Answers are given on the website for all exercises. Each chapter is supported by a section giving printed and electronic sources for further study. Worked examples and "how to" boxes set out the essential procedures in a step-by-step manner, with Key points, margin tips, definitions and illustrations. Market: Undergraduate students of biological sciences, biology, ecology, botany or zoology. Practical Skills in Biology sales for 2009: approximately 2500 units.