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    Murder by HIV? Undergraduate edition
    Bioinformatics case study focusing on phylogenetic tree interpretation, published in the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science

    Keywords: case studyResources @ NSF - NCCSTSbioinformaticsNIBLSEHIVnucleotide sequencingphylogenetic treeviral life cyclesmutation ratesreverse transcriptase sequences

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    2015-European_Bioinformatics_Institute-Bio-Models-Database
    Bio Models Database is a repository of computational models of biological processes. Models described from literature are manually curated and enriched with cross-references. All models are...

    Keywords: biologydatabasebioinformaticsModelscomputational models

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    2012-R_B_Ogunrinde-J_Sunday-On_some_models_based_on_second_order_differential_equations
    This paper presents some models based on second order differential equations. This is a very straightforward article with good explanations of modeling assumptions.

    Keywords: combatcombat modelspecies interaction

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    2011-Carl_Leinbach-Beyond_Newton_law_of_cooling_estimation_of_time_since_death
    The estimate of the time since death. Thus, the time of death is strictly that, an estimate. However, the time of death can be an important piece of information in some coroner’s cases, especially...

    Keywords: Newton's Law of Coolingtime of deathdouble exponentialcoroner

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    1988-Michael_Intriligator-Dagobert_Brito-A_Predator-Prey_Model_of_Guerrilla_Warfare
    The purpose of this paper is to analyze guerrilla warfare by means of a dynamic model. The model suggests specific paths for the evolution of such ward and how such wars might be fought or combatted.

    Keywords: simulationguerilla warfarewarfarecombat

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    2011-Lorelei_Koss-Sustainability_in_a_differential_equations_course_case_study_of_Easter_Island
    Easter Island is a fascinating example of resource depletion and population collapse, and its relatively short period of human habitation combined with its isolation lends itself well to...

    Keywords: differential equationssustainabilitypopulationEaster Islandcollapseenvironmental collapse

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    2002-Patrick_Nelson-Alan_Perelson-Mathematical_analysis_of_delay_differential _equation_models_of_HIV-1_infection
    Models of HIV-1 infection that include intracellular delays are more accurate representations of the biology and change the estimated values of kinetic parameters when compared to models without...

    Keywords: delayHIV-1T cellscombination antiviral therapy

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    2020-Stepien_Kostelich_Kuang-Mathematics Cancer An Undergraduate Bridge Course in Applied Mathematics
    Most undergraduates have limited experience with mathematical modeling. This paper describes a course on the mathematical models of cancer growth and treatment.

    Keywords: differential equationsmodelingundergraduate educationcancertumor

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    Bringing Pasteur Back to Life: Studying the Biochemistry of Yeast Fermentation Through Discussion Groups and an At-Home Lab
    This hands-on, student-centered biochemistry lesson introduces beginner biochemistry students to the techniques of effectively reading and discussing primary literature, identifying fundamental...

    Keywords: primary literatureexperimentationyeastMetabolismFermentationRespirationequilibrium

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    SARS-CoV-2: Understanding, Applying and Communicating Science
    The ability to integrate process of science training with necessary skills in applying and communicating core theories in biological science and biology quantification, has been brought into focus...

    Keywords: process of science#COVID19 #SARSCOV2 #SciComm #studentdiscovery

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    Go Extinct! An Award-Winning Evolution Game That Teaches Tree-Thinking as Students Pursue the Winning Strategy
    Evolutionary trees communicate both the diversity and unity of life, a central and important scientific concept, as highlighted by the Vision and Change undergraduate biology education movement....

    Keywords: phylogeneticsnatural historyBiodiversitycladogramCommon ancestorEvolutionary treeLand vertebratesMonophyletic cladeTetrapods

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    Microbiology Data Problems 2023
    This project focuses on the use of data analysis problems to introduce students to specific topics in microbiology and to give them practice in the interpretation of figures and tables of data. ...

    Keywords: data analysisundergraduate educationmicrobiologyjournal articles

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    Distances in the Universe: An Inquiry Lab Sequence Taught in West Africa and North America
    Astronomy evokes deep curiosity for many people, making it a beautiful topic for supporting students to learn scientific practices and develop as scientists. We present an inquiry-based lab...

    Keywords: InquiryAstronomy labParallaxInverse-square law for lightCosmic distance ladderAsking investigable questions

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    An Original-Design Board Game to Increase Student Comprehension of Cellular Respiration Pathways
    Cellular respiration is a daunting topic for many students in introductory biology courses. Students are challenged at conceptual and factual levels, since instruction covers multiple metabolic...

    Keywords: GlycolysisCellular RespirationFermentationKrebs CycleOxidative phosphorylationpyruvate oxidation

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    Exploring the ecological niches and bioclimatic differences of the greater and lesser Capybara
    In my study, I explored the differences in ecological niches and bioclimatic preferences of the Greater and Lesser Capybara. Wallace was used in obtaining the locality and bioclimatic data...

    Keywords: ecology

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    Progressive Assignments to Introduce Students to Academic Reading
    Engaging students in the reading and analysis of primary literature is not only an import skill, it also promotes interest and motivation for many students. This guide provides an example of three...

    Keywords: primary literaturescientific literaturereading comprehensioncritical readingscientific literacyreading assignmentteaching primary literature reading

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    Real World Scenarios in Non-Majors Biology
    Students in non-majors’ biology courses may not choose careers that require biology content knowledge; however, all will encounter science in their lives. We redesigned a non-majors...

    Keywords: geneticsVaccinesScientific ProcessGMOsviruses

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    Advancing Global Learning Through a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Module on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
    An increasingly interconnected world presents opportunities for globally relevant curricula in the classroom. Implementing collaborative online international learning (COIL) modules within...

    Keywords: Collaborative Online International LearningGlobal LearningPlants and SocietyUnited Nations Sustainable Development GoalsMedicinal PlantsPhytochemicalsPlant Natural Products

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    A STEAM Approach to Investigating the Hydrologic Cycle
    The purpose of this experiential lesson is to teach introductory to mid-level undergraduate students how to make detailed hydrologic field observations into a conceptual model using a painting...

    Keywords: modelinghydrologyfield-based learningSTEAM curriculumhydrogeologyhydrologic cycle

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    Honoring the Complexity of Genetics: Exploring the Role of Genes and the Environment Using Real World Examples
    Historically, undergraduate genetics courses have disproportionately focused on the impact of genes on phenotypes, rather than multifactorial concepts which consider how a combination of genes, the...

    Keywords: genesenvironmentMendelQuantitative traitsMultifactorialGene by environment interactions

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