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    Getting students to reason with data: QUBES tools and teaching resources built for introductory biology
    Workshop presented at the 2019 Biology Learning Community Conference

    Keywords: QUBESdataintroductory biologydata in the classroomQuantitative reasoning

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    Using Systems Thinking in Introductory Biology Courses
    The Systems Thinking module (Units 1-3) was utilized in two separate introductory biology courses, General Biology II Lab and The Living Environment online course.

    Keywords: biologysystems thinkinglab activity

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    IBP - Preparing to Prepare the 21st Century Biology Student: Using Scientific Societies as Change Agents for the Introductory Biology Experience (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    This was the first or second RCN-UBE award made. The Introductory Biology Project (IBP) collaborated with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to link introductory biology...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    Introductory Science and Mathematics Education for 21st-Century Biologists
    A unified introductory science curriculum that fully incorporates mathematics and quantitative thinking aimed to incorporate biology into the traditional quantitative cultures that have come to...

    Keywords: mathematicsquantitativemathQuantitative reasoningquantitative biologymathsintro mathintroductory mathintroductory mathematicsquantmath for biomath for biologymath forResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference

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    Implementing a Math Prerequisite - Does it help or hurt?
    Poster on the effect of math prerequisite courses on student success in introductory biology. Presented at the 2020 BIOME Institute: Cultivating Scientific Curiosity

    Keywords: introductory biologymath prerequisite

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    Quantitative Modules to Accompany General Biology Courses
    A collection of modules that were developed to accompany general biology courses and allow instructors to add quantitative examples in many of the topics in a standard GB sequence.

    Keywords: moduleintroductory biologymathmodulesprojectResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference

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    Got Milk? Biome 2021 Lightning Talk
    The Got Milk? working group plans to use lactase persistence evolution as a case study to teach genetics in large introductory biology courses. While developing these resources, we will be mindful...

    Keywords: geneticsintroductory biologyundergraduate researchundergraduate educationStudent misconceptionsbiasdiversitylactase persistenceraceBIOME 2021

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    R for biologists
    An introductory guide to data analysis in R for life sciences researchers.

    Keywords: R

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    Molecular CaseNet - Developing Intro Tutorials - YouTube
    Biome Institute 2020, Summary Video

    Keywords: introductory biologyMolecular structuremolecular visualizationMolecular Case Study

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    Grappling with Graphs: New tools for improving graphing practices among biology students
    Poster on gathering information about undergraduate biology students' graphing practices and using this information to guide teaching of graph construction. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.

    Keywords: educationbiologygraphinggraphsundergraduate biology education2021 BIOMEgraph

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    Teaching biostatistics using the Rule of Four
    A guide to helping intro bio students develop a deeper understanding of key statistical concepts by translating among numeric, graphical, verbal, and symbolic representations.

    Keywords: statisticsbiostatisticsintroductory biologyQuantitative reasoningBIOME 2022

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    Diversity Indices: Shannon's H and E
    This module introduces Shannon's diversity index in the context of understanding how to mathematically measure the species diversity in a community. It is intended for an introductory biology...

    Keywords: ecologydiversityFunctionsOpenStaxdiversity index

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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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    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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    Sperm Motility
    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: OpenStaxAnimal Physiologyparabolic equationssquare root

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    Global Temperature Change in the 21st Century
    This is an FMN participant modification of the TIEE module "Global Temperature Change in the 21st Century," authored by Daniel R. Taub and Gillian S. Graham in 2011.

    Keywords: ecologyIntroductoryfmnLectureUndergraduateData DiscoveryInstructional SettingAudience LevelActivity LengthMore than 1 hour

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    Modeling the lac Operon to Understand the Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
    This resource is a recitation activity designed for an introductory biology course in which students explore a lac operon simulation (https://qubeshub.org/resources/phetlacoperon).

    Keywords: simulationLac Operon

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    Teaching Notes for Implementation of Gene Expression in Stem Cells
    Teaching notes for implementing Data Nugget: Gene Expression in Stem Cells in a introductory biology lab.

    Keywords: Resources @ Data Nuggetsteaching notes

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    The insect predation game: evolving prey defenses and predator responses
    This is an FMN participant modification of the TIEE module "The Insect Predation Game: Evolving Prey Defenses and Predator Responses," authored by W. Wyatt Hoback and Tamara L. Smith in...

    Keywords: ecologyIntroductoryLabEcological Society of AmericafmnUndergraduateData DiscoveryInstructional SettingAudience LevelActivity LengthMore than 1 hour

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    Genome Hunters: A Quantitative Biology Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
    Poster outlining the process of designing, implementing, and assessing a new quantitative biology CURE course series. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.

    Keywords: quantitative biologycourse-based undergraduate research experienceCURE2021 BIOME

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