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    Deme 2.0
    This workbook simulates the population genetics of a single gene with two alleles. It can simultaneously model up to three local populations, which may differ in their selection coefficients.

    Keywords: population geneticsGenetic DriftNatural Selection

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    Biodiversity
    Biodiversity allows the diversity of a biological population to be estimated with both the Shannon and Simpson biodiversity indices based on information theory.

    Keywords: Shannon diversity indexSimpson diversity indexBiodiversity indicesInformation theory

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    Investigating human impacts on stream ecology: locally and nationally
    TIEE Module- How does nutrient pollution impact stream ecosystems locally and nationally?
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    Math and Stats in the Biology Classroom with HHMI BioInteractive
    Conquer basic math and statistics used in biology while exploring classroom-ready resources. Concepts include central tendency and variation, spreadsheet skills, graphing, and data analysis with...

    Keywords: HHMI BioInteractive

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    Pokemon Go and Ecology
    These are resources associated with using Pokemon Go to teach concepts in Ecology.

    Keywords: Pokemon Go

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    Java for-loop, investment problem, with debug flag usage demo
    BigJava Chapter 6, UTC CPSC1100 Fall 2017. Debug flag usage is shown.

    Keywords: videosjavabioinformaticsgenomicsyoutubeBig Java

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    Simple Heat Maps with Morpheus
    Learn how to load an Excel file of raw data into Morpheus and change between relative and global scales.

    Keywords: Excelbioinformaticsgenomicsyoutubemorpheusheat maps

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    Spreadsheet Tutorial 2 - Autofill Data, Cell References, and Standard Deviation
    Generate a table with autofill, and use absolute cell reference to calculate variance and standard deviation.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveScientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific MethodologyHigh School

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    Learning How to Make “Good Enough” Estimations
    The ability to estimate physical quantities is a useful skill that can help develop critical thinking and scientific literacy. This lesson provides an accessible way to teach students how to...

    Keywords: MeasurementestimationcommunicationProblem Solvinggroup workUnit conversion

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    A CURE-based approach to teaching genomics using mitochondrial genomes
    There is an abundance (currently over 1016 DNA bases) of publicly available genetic sequence data and a dearth of trained genomicists to process and interpret it, necessitating more trained...

    Keywords: proteinsMitochondrial GenomesNuclear GenomesrRNAtRNA

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    Evolutionary Ecophysiology swirl lesson
    Uses swirl to walk students through how to use R and analyze their own data.
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    A 360˚ View of COVID-19
    In March 2020, institutions underwent a massive transition to distance learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so little time to devise new materials to maximize learning in the new...

    Keywords: geneticsImmunologyBiochemistrybioinformaticsmolecular evolutionpublic healthvirusCOVID19

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    1999-Marchand-McDevitt-Learning Differential Equations by Exploring Earthquake Induced Structural Vibrations
    The project takes full advantage of analytical, numerical, and qualitative techniques to explore the mechanical vibrations of buildings during an earthquake.

    Keywords: earthquakenondimensionalizationCoulomb dampingmechanical vibration

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    1990-Winkel_Brian-First-year_calculus_students_as_in-class_consultants
    We demonstrate how we use traditional text book calculus problems to involve first year calculus students as consultants. Students are asked to solve a “real world” problem after interviewing a...

    Keywords: optimizationcalculusConsultantprinterclient

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    2009-Brian_Winkel-Population_modelling_with_MandMs
    Several activities in which population dynamics can be modeled by tossing M&M’s® candy are presented.

    Keywords: simulationparameter estimationimmigrationdeathdifference equation

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    Teaching Selection Mechanisms to 9th Graders using "Are You My Species?" Data Nugget
    Teaching notes related to the use the of Data Nugget "Are You My Species?" to teach mechanisms of selection and quantitative skills in a 9th grade Biology classroom.

    Keywords: Evolutionbiologyonlinequantitative skillssexual selectionSelectionDifferentiated Instruction

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    Faculty Mentoring Networks: A Model for Promoting Teaching Scholarship in Quantitative Biology Education
    Presentation given at NABT 2016 on Faculty Mentoring Networks and teaching scholarship in quantitative biology education.

    Keywords: faculty mentoring networksquantitative biology education

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    Professional development in quantitative biology and its relationship to promoting scholarly teaching
    Poster presented at Ecological Society of America Annual Conference 2017.

    Keywords: Faculty Mentoring Network

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    Developing Quantitative Skills in Your Courses Using HHMI BioInteractive Resources
    This workshop will focus on how HHMI BioInteractive resources and inclusive teaching practices can be used to increase students’ quantitative literacy and confidence working with data. A...
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    Java array and random number generator, hints
    Java, UTC, Fall 2017

    Keywords: videosjavabioinformaticsgenomicsyoutuberandom number generator

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