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Biology Research Guide

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Use this research guide as a starting point for finding books, articles, and Internet sites for topics pertaining to Biology.

Finding Books about biology in the SCC Library

  • Start with a keyword search in SCC's online catalog, Archway, or
  • Click on one of the suggested subject headings below; you will be re-directed to the search results in the online catalog.
  • If you need to expand your search to libraries outside of SCC, search MOBIUS. Ask at the reference desk if you need help, or give us a call at 636-922-8620.

Anatomy Animal ecology
Body composition Human ecology
Human anatomy Bacteriology
Botany Medical microbiology
Medicinal plants  Human reproduction 
Plant ecology Animal behavior 
Cell interaction Morphology (animals)
Cancer cells Embryology


Reference Books

To find a reference book by title, search the Archway catalog for the call number, or ask at the reference desk for help. To browse the reference biology sections, go to the following call number range:

Biology (General: Evolution, Genetics, Reproduction...) REF QH 301 – REF QH 705.5
Botany: Plant anatomy, plant physiology, Plant ecology REF R 121 - REF RA 1270
Zoology REF QL 9 - REF QL 959
Human anatomy and physiology REF QM 23 - REF QR 355
Microbiology REF QR 6 - REF QR 482

Videos on biology and related topics:

View an alphabetical list of our videos on biology

OR

Search by keyword for videos that SCC owns in the Archway online catalog.

*DVDs and Videotapes have a three day checkout period. You may also use the DVD/ VCR players in the tutor rooms and study carrels on the second floor of the library.