Could I use an old Biology textbook for an Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology Course?
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I’m taking a biology class: Introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology.
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I’m taking a biology class: Introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology.
I bought a textbook from 1987 for real cheap.
Is this book too old to use for the introductory course to cell and molecular biology?
December 24th, 2009 at 3:39 am
Such an old text will be of limited use. It will probably give you a grounding in the basic concepts, but you would be far better off getting a more up to date text - there have been quantum leaps in technology, methodology and knowledge in the past 20 years.
Try eBay or a similar trading site; you should be able to pick up a modern text for a good price.
Good luck with the class
Paul B
December 25th, 2009 at 1:29 am
in the old book, you have a good reference point. the knowledge you gain from it wouldn’t be a waste. you would have another author’s opinion and that’s not a bad thing.
having a current version of text would be advisable. you must be able to change with the times or become obsolete and left behind. although, history does offer a good foundation for true knowledge.
case in point: the first time that i studied about computer, i started from the knowledge of dos. this gave me clear knowledge of the function of the p c. word perfect was still our point of operation. later would come windows and having the solid foundation of knowledge helped me to make a smoother transformation. phoenix
December 27th, 2009 at 10:48 am
nope. subject is too specific. get the books it will be worth it. MONIQUE B
December 29th, 2009 at 2:05 am
It is too old. There have been too many developments in this particular field. It is advisable to get new books on this subject especially. Sadia S