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    Population Bottlenecks: Heterozygosity vs. Allelic Diversity
    This module introduces heterozygosity and allelic diversity in the context of understanding population bottlenecks. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: Ratiosexponential equationsAlgebraGenetics and Evolution

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    Computational Biology using R
    This is an introductory level course on computational biology.

    Keywords: simulationmoduleRcourseprojectsolutions

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    Web Popgen
    A Hardy-Weinberg simulation program.

    Keywords: Hardy-Weinbergpopulation geneticscomputer simulationsGenetic DriftmutationNatural Selection

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    Linked Genes and Recombination: Advanced Punnett Squares
    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...

    Keywords: geneticsProbabilityResources @ MathBenchonlinepunnett squareslinked genes

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    Math Bench Probability and Statistics: Basic Rules of Probability
    MathBench resource covering the "Law of Or" and the "Law of And" and how to use them in an online setting

    Keywords: ProbabilityResources @ MathBenchonlinerule of orrule of and

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    Bioimage Informatics Activity
    Students use basic bioimage informatics techniques to acquire quantitative data from images of cultured cells and test a hypothesis about the effect of a genetic mutation on cellular phenotypes

    Keywords: geneticsResources @ HHMI - BioInteractivegenomicscancergenetic basis of diseasebiology of cells

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    A BioGraphy of Life: How Graph Theory Makes Mathematics Recognizable, Relevant, and Research-Rich in Biology Education
    Presentation given at the 2106 SIAM Conference on Applied Mathematics Education on graph theory.

    Keywords: graph theory

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    Using Undergraduate Molecular Biology Labs to Discover Targets of miRNAs in Humans
    Incorporating authentic research experiences into undergraduate labs, while shown to be particularly effective at engaging and retaining students in STEM majors, can be difficult to accomplish...

    Keywords: gene regulationmicroRNAsgene expression

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    Sickle Cell Disease Case Study
    A short film explores the evolutionary connection between an infectious disease, malaria, and a genetic condition, sickle cell anemia. The animation explores the genetic causes and biological...

    Keywords: HHMI BioInteractive

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    Processes that Regulate Patterns of Species and Genetic Diversity
    This activity was developed for an undergraduate upper level ecology course for Environmental or Biological Science majors. Classes of ~20 students work best for the activity.
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    Building student literacy and metacognition through reading science in the news
    Ensuring students' science literacy is essential for preparation for study in science disciplines and is of critical importance given contemporary challenges in determining the legitimacy and...

    Keywords: metacognitionStem cellsscience literacycloninggenetically modified organismshuman genetic diseasescience news

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    Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research: Instruction on Plagiarism
    Helping students understand where they should provide citations in research manuscripts is an essential aspect of training them in the responsible and ethical conduct of research. This Lesson...

    Keywords: citationwritingethicsplagiarismparaphrasequote

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    Hands-On, Hands-Off: The Community College Genomics (ComGen) Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience
    Science is a process of discovery where failure is inherent and iteration is necessary, yet instructors often teach the scientific process as if it is a controlled, highly supervised, confirmatory...

    Keywords: geneticssequencingDNAbacterium

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    2016-Lofgren-EtAl-Equations of the End Teaching Mathematical Modeling Using the Zombie Apocalypse
    In this article, we explore several uses of zombie epidemics to make mathematical modeling and infectious disease epidemiology more accessible to public health professionals, students, and the...

    Keywords: simulationinfectious diseasediseaseepidemicZombieWhite Zed

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    6-007-FunctionsAndDerivativesInSIRModels-ModelingScenario
    Given a system of differential equations, how do the solution graphs compare with the graphs of the differential equations? Students tackle this question using SIR models for well-known infectious...

    Keywords: epidemiologyspecies interactionsderivativesvisualizationinfectionSIR modelsLaw of Mass Action

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    Obesity - An Epidemic with Unexpected Causes, Consequences, and Complexity
    This dataset was collected from interviews conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State by state data are provided to explore the interactions of education, income, and...

    Keywords: ObesitySocioeconomic StatusFood SwampFood Desert

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    GEA Introductory lesson on BLAST
    The "Introduction to BLAST using Human Leptin" exercise aims to introduce students to the use of the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) to identify related sequences and compare similarity...

    Keywords: geneticsProbabilitydatabasebioinformaticsphylogenetic analysisgenomicsBLASTProtein sequenceSimilarity searches

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    Understanding the Importance of Microtubules in Normal Cell Division: Chemotherapy Connection
    In introductory courses, students learn about microtubules as important structures but may not engage in a hands-on experience to localize microtubules themselves or to learn about their connection...

    Keywords: cancerCell DivisionimmunofluorescenceMicrotubulesAntibodies

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    Escape Zoom!: Reviewing Introductory Evolution Content Using an Escape Room Format
    Reviewing and integrating key concepts and learning goals at the end of a biology course can be overwhelming to students and instructors alike. Often end-of-term review sessions in preparation for...

    Keywords: Evolutionartificial selectionSpeciationextinctionsexual selectionphylogenetic treesmechanisms of evolution

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    Teaching the Central Dogma Using a Case Study of Genetic Variation in Cystic Fibrosis
    The central dogma of biology is a foundational concept that is traditionally included in genetics curricula at all academic levels. Despite its ubiquitous presence throughout genetics education,...

    Keywords: transcriptioncentral dogmatranslationsequence analysisDNA replicationgenetic variants

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