Building Community-Based Approaches to Systemic Reform in Mathematical Biology Education

03 Sep 2020 | Contributor(s): Olcay Akman, Carrie Diaz Eaton, Dan Hrozencik, Kristin Jenkins, Kaci Thompson | doi:10.25334/SSBD-GF03

This is an open access article from Bulletins in Math Bio.

Math Bench Probability and Statistics: Mice with Fangs - Intro to Punnett Squares

21 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s): Kaci Thompson, Karen Nelson | doi:10.25334/Q4CB06

This is an online activity that provides an introduction to Punnett squares as a tool for visualizing genetic inheritance. The ratios of possible genotypes and phenotypes in offspring are considered. Both monohybrid and dihybrid crosses are examined.

Linked Genes and Recombination: Advanced Punnett Squares

21 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s): Kaci Thompson, Karen Nelson | doi:10.25334/Q4MQ6F

An online module in which students learn about more difficult genetics problems, including linked genes and crossing over. Quantitatively students learn about marginal probabilities and chi-square tests.

More Mice with Fangs: Intermediate Punnett Squares

21 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s): Kaci Thompson, Karen Nelson | doi:10.25334/Q4W70T

An online module utilizing probability and Punnett squares to introduce students to more complex genetic problems. The module emphasizes students' use of probability to solve the problems.

Math Bench Probability and Statistics: Basic Rules of Probability

21 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s): Kaci Thompson, Karen Nelson | doi:10.25334/Q44Q5Q

MathBench resource covering the "Law of Or" and the "Law of And" and how to use them in an online setting

Testing Goodness of Fit with the Chi-Square

21 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s): Kaci Thompson, Karen Nelson | doi:10.25334/Q4D70G

This is a MathBench module written for students to use in a self-study mode. It uses a narrative structure, humor, and everyday examples to step the learner through the mathematical principles underlying a chi-squared test.

Interactive, online modules to enhance quantitative skills in biology students

15 Jun 2018 | Contributor(s): Kaci Thompson | doi:10.25334/Q4412P

Session presentation on the need for enhancing quantitative proficiency through a series of interactive, web‐based modules at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop