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• Recommended reading
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer science
  • Engineering
    
• Useful websites
  • Physics
  • Earth sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Life sciences
  • Computing and IT
  • Engineering

Recommended reading

• Van Emden, J. Effective Communication for Science and Technology (Palgrave Macmillan, 2001)
• Becker, L. and Price, D. How to Manage your Science and Technology Degree (Palgrave Macmillan, 2003)

Click here to view all Palgrave Macmillan titles on science.

Physics

• Sands, D. Studying Physics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2003)

Click here to view all Palgrave Macmillan titles on physics.

Biology

• Knisely, K. A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology (Palgrave Macmillan, 2002)

Click here to view all Palgrave Macmillan titles on biology.

Chemistry

• Lewis, R. and Evans, W. Chemistry, 3 rd edition (Palgrave Macmillan, 2006)

Click here to view all Palgrave Macmillan titles on chemistry.

Computer science

• Fincher, S. Studying Programming(Palgrave Macmillan, 2005)
• Clarke, A. e-Learning Skills(Palgrave Macmillan, 2004)
• Clarke, A. IT Skills for Successful Study(Palgrave Macmillan, 2005)
• Coombes, H. Research Using IT(Palgrave Macmillan, 2001)

Click here to view all Palgrave Macmillan titles on computer science.

Engineering

• Van Emden, J. Writing for Engineers, 3 rd edition (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005)
• Temple, M. Studying the Built Environment(Palgrave Macmillan, 2004)

Useful websites

Physics

• ingenta: Physics and Astronomy Resources
  A comprehensive physics and astronomy resource.
• Learning & Teaching Support Network: Physical Sciences
  Support for learning, teaching and assessment in chemistry, physics and astronomy.
• Physics Web
  Physics news, jobs and resources from a site attempting to provide the world with a comprehensive physics resource.
• University of Aberdeen, School of Physics
  A helpful list of useful and interesting sites from the Aberdeen School of Physics.
• University of Surrey Department of Physics
  From Surrey University, providing details of courses and jobs as well as useful student resources.

Earth Sciences

• The Electronic Volcano
  Theses, catalogs, maps and other data concerning volcanoes.
• Geography, Geology & Meteorology
  A huge array of links for most earth science topics.
• Geology Link
  From students to professionals, anyone with an interest in geology is welcome here.
• Learning & Teaching Support Network: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
  Support for learning, teaching and assessment in these subject areas.
• Seismo - surfing the Internet
  Original seismic data and research information from around the world on this long list of global links.
• Tsunami Information Resource
  A whole site dedicated to Tsunami.

Chemistry

• Links for Chemists / Virtual Library Chemistry Section
  A vast array of links for all your Chemistry needs.
• CTI Centre for Chemistry
  More resources on a wide range of chemistry related subjects.
• Learning & Teaching Support Network: Physical Sciences
  Support for learning, teaching and assessment in chemistry, physics and astronomy.
• The Periodic Table
  The Periodic Table on the web, plus other information.
• Sheffield Chemdex
  Thousands of chemistry links, courtesy of Sheffield University.

Life Sciences

• BioMedNet
  Vast biology resource site with approximately 800,000 members. Membership is free and provides access to the whole site, so is highly recommended!
• BioTech: Life Sciences Resources and Reference Tools ~
  From high school students to professional researchers, BioTec wishes to ‘enrich the public’s knowledge of biology’.
• BioTech: General Life Science Resources
  Annexed to the above site, but more concerned with Life Science in particular.
• Biosis
  Another vast biology resource aimed at all levels of knowledge and understanding.
• Cell & Molecular Biology Online
  A specialst site for cell and molecular biology, split into four main categories and numerous sub-categories.
• Learning and Teaching Support Network: Biology
  Supporting learning, teaching and assessment in Bioscience.

Computing and IT

• Imperial College - resources
  Many services and resources, courtesy of Imperial College.
• Learning & Teaching Support Network: Information and Computer Sciences
• Support for learning, teaching and assessment in Information and Computer Sciences.
• WhatIs.com
  Combining an IT specific encyclopedia with interesting articles and available jobs.
• Wolverhampton University - School of Computing & IT Resources
  IT links and resources from the University of Wolverhampton.

Engineering

• CEBE: The Centre for Education in the Built Environment
  The new and updated CEBE Web site. Of particular note is a new Learning and Teaching <learning/index.html> area of the site which contains a number of issues and discipline specific thematic pages.
• EEVL: Internet Guide to Engineering, Mathematics and Computing
  The internet guide to engineering, computing and mathematics, featuring its own specific search engine.
• Engineering Resources Online
  Engineering Resources Online. For Company Listings, Institutions, Journals & Recruitment, plus search engine.
• Learning & Teaching Support Network: Engineering
  Contains a wealth of engineering education resources.