Mastering Biology
Hands-on learning for future scientists
Harness curiosity
Mastering® Biology engages science students as they learn best: through active, immersive experiences. Mastering Biology guides students in tackling key biology concepts and learning scientific skills for success in their course and beyond. Turn world-class content into world-class experiences. Customize your course for results that last. It’s the power of Mastering.
Key features
Pearson Interactive Labs
The comprehensive virtual lab experience engages students in learning to think like scientists. Built around the process of science, the online labs feature real-world scenarios and guided feedback.
Study Skills Modules
Study Skills Modules guide students in becoming better learners. Whether they struggle with course content or lack study skills, the modules help students rethink their approach to learning.
Data Modeling Activities
The activities use simulations that allow students to make predictions, manipulate variables and examine the data to see how variable growth curves can be. Available for courses in Majors Biology.
BioFlix 3D animations
Help your students visualize complex biology topics and include automatically graded coaching activities. Available for courses in Majors Biology.
BIAS Test
BIAS Test questions show students how to assess the source of the article’s authority, motivation and reliability based on 4 criteria: Backed Up, Intent, Authority and Source.
GraphIt! Coaching Activities
Students develop key skills as they explore current and real environmental issues using real data as they read, interpret and create graphs.
Biological Science, 4th edition
Campbell Biology, 4th edition
Campbell Biology in Focus, 4th edition
Becker's World of the Cell, 10th edition
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, 10th edition
Teaching Majors Biology in an Online Environment
Lisa Urry discusses tools and resources that helped her transition her majors biology course online.
Pearson Interactive Labs