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    BSHS Calculus 2
    Based upon the University of Minnesota Bachelor's of Science in Health Science calculus curriculum (part 2), this course introduces linear transformations, ordinary differential equations, basic...

    Keywords: mathematicsmodelingmodulecalculuscourselinear algebracalculus 2Resources @ BioQUEST - Numbers Count

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    “Leveling Up” In Your Favorite Video Game Math Modeling Activity
    Students write linear equations that represent their model for solving a problem about playing video games.

    Keywords: modelingNIMBioslinear equationsmiddle grades (4-9)Middle SchoolSystems of Equations

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    Oxygen Diffusion in Simple Organisms
    This module introduces equations related to oxygen diffusion in the context of understanding the relationship between oxygen needs and metabolism. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear equationsOpenStaxAnimal Physiologyparabolic equations

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    Linear Regression (Excel) and Cellular Respiration for Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
    Students typically find linear regression analysis of data sets in a biology classroom challenging. These activities could be used in a Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Statistics course. The...

    Keywords: statisticsmathematicsdata analysisdatalinear regressionbiologyonlinegraphinglinear equationsQuantitative reasoningassessmentcollege algebracellstatistical analysisregressionOERAlgebrachemistryModelscorrelationSimple Linear RegressionMicrosoft Excellab activityexperimentCellular ProcessesATPqbccUsing Excelmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyConcepts in Statisticsoxidationline of best fitexplaining statisticsusing statisticsCellular RespirationPredictionsRespirationgraphing in ExcelLinear CorrelationExothermic Reactioncreate scatter plotAdenosine Triphosphate (ATP)germinating peasPre-lab activityStudent activityHybridCollecting DataR-squareRegression ModelFunctionDependent VariablesIndependent VariablesLinear EquationLinear Equation in two variablescreate graphcreate equationcreate regressioncreate plotinterpret regressioninterpret data

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    Antibody Binding
    This module introduces the Scatchard equation in the context of understanding antigen binding and the properties of antigens. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear equationshyperbolic equationsCellular Processes

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    Chemoreception
    This module introduces the probability of cell and molecule collisions in the context of understanding chemoreception. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear equationshyperbolic equationsCellular ProcessesChemoreception

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    Climate Change Module (Project EDDIE) for Introductory Statistics
    Students practice and deepen their understanding of bivariate numerical data analysis (correlation, linear regression, etc.) through working with data related to climate change. Adapted from a...

    Keywords: statistics

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    Tension in Blood Vessels: LaPlace's Equation
    This module introduces Laplace's equation in the context of understanding tension in the walls of blood vessels. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear equationsOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Viscosity
    This module introduces a modified Stokes-Einstein equation in the context of understanding the difference in viscosity between the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells

    Keywords: linear equationsCell StructureCell GrowthCytoplasmic Viscosity

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    Graphing bacterial growth rates: semi-log graphs v linear graphs
    In this activity, students will explore the concept of binary fission, generation time, and bacterial growth curves, with an emphasis on the log phase. Students will use semi-log graphs and linear...

    Keywords: graphingexponential growthMicrobiology Educationmicrobiologybacteriagrowth rateUndergraduate STEM educationCommunity College Educationqbccmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyCreate graphsInterpret graphsbinary fissionsemi-log graphlinear graphgrowth curvecreating graphsExponential and Logarithmic Functions

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    Uninhibited Growth of Cells
    In this activity, students will explore the concept of binary fission, generation time, and bacterial growth curves, with an emphasis on the log phase. Students will use semi-log graphs and linear...

    Keywords: graphingexponential growthMicrobiology Educationmicrobiologybacteriagrowth rateUndergraduate STEM educationCommunity College Educationqbccmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyCreate graphsInterpret graphsbinary fissionsemi-log graphlinear graphgrowth curvecreating graphsExponential and Logarithmic Functions

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    Cardiac Output
    This module introduces Fick's principle in the context of understanding the cardiac output. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear regressionproportionslinear equationsOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    Translocation of Nutrients in the Phloem: Dixon's Paradox
    This module introduces the Dixon equation in the context of understanding nutrient transport through sieve tubes. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologylinear regressionlinear equations

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    Type I Functional Response
    This module introduces the type I functional response in the context of understanding the relationship between an individual's rate of consumption and food density. It is intended for an...

    Keywords: ecologylinear equationsfood density

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    Diffusion Through a Cell Membrane
    This module introduces rates of diffusion in the context of understanding simple and facilitated diffusion through the cell membrane. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear equationscalculushyperbolic equationsCellular Processesrates of change

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    Analysis of Amylase Activity
    This lab is an exploration of enzyme function and the effects of environmental conditions on the activity of the enzyme amylase. The lab utilizes analytical and graphing skills to assess enzyme...

    Keywords: data analysisintroductory biologyconcentrationgraphinglinear equationsBiochemistryscientific methodstandard curveenzyme functionMicrosoft ExcelInterpreting GraphsenzymesqbccCreate graphsInterpret graphsSolving Equations and Inequalitiesinterpret tablesAmylaseAlpha-amylaseEnzyme activityMaltoseDNS assayAbsorbancelab reportspectrophotometryregression linemanipulating equationsline of best fitgraphing by hand

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    Fitting Exponential and Logistic Growth Models to Bacterial Cell Count Data
    In this activity, students will model a noisy set of bacterial cell count data using both exponential and logistic growth models. For each model the students will plot the data (or a linear...

    Keywords: modelingdata analysislinear regressiongraphingExponentsoptimizationcalculusInterpreting GraphsFunctionsqbccCellular and Molecular BiologyChoosing modelsUnderstanding ratesConcepts in Statisticsmeasurementsmanipulating equationscreating graphsExponential and Logarithmic Functionsinterpreting tables

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    Module M.7 Generalized linear mixed-effects models
    Introduction to Primate Data Exploration and Linear Modeling with R was created with the goal of providing training to undergraduate biology students on data management and statistical analysis...

    Keywords: R programming languageprimatespopulation ecology

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    Linear Models and Linear Mixed Effects in R: Tutorial 1
    The first of two tutorials that introduce you to linear and linear mixed models.

    Keywords: statisticsmathematicsRdata analysisconceptsstatsregressionmixed modelslinear modelsfixed effectsResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference

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    A Very Basic Tutorial for Performing Linear Mixed Effects Analyses: Tutorial 2
    The second of two tutorials that introduce you to linear and linear mixed models. This tutorial serves as a quick boot camp to jump-start your own analyses with linear mixed effects models.

    Keywords: statisticsRdata analysisgraphingconceptsstatsregressionmixed modelslinear modelsfixed effectsrandom effectsintroductionResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Referencetechnologytutorial 2boot campbeginner

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