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  1. 1-139-PlantsVsHerbivores-ModeliongScenario

    22 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Mary Vanderschoot

    Wheaton College, Wheaton IL USA

    In this activity, students will apply a variety of techniques for analyzing nonlinear systems (e.g., nullclines, linearization, and technologies for drawing phase portraits) to study...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3200/?v=1

  2. 1-143-PopulationModelVariationsMATLAB-ModelingScenario

    22 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By William (Bill) Skerbitz

    Students will walk through a detailed derivation and review of basic population models (exponential and logistic) to create and understand variations of those models.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3196/?v=1

  3. 10-100-InsectOutbreaks-ModelingScenario

    09 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jacob Duncan

    Winona State University, Winona MN USA

    We use a system of difference equations that incorporates a temperature-dependent MPB population growth rate to model the outbreak and recovery cycle in mountain pine beetle-infested forests.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3035/?v=1

  4. 2007-I-Liang_Chern-Mathematical Modeling and Differential Equations

    06 Apr 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By I-Liang Chern

    NA

    In this course, I will mainly focus on, but not limited to, two important classes of mathematical models by ordinary differential equations:• population dynamics in biology• dynamics in classical...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4003/?v=1

  5. 6-026-IsleRoyaleModeling-ModelingScenario

    17 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Stephen Morse1, Brian Allen1, Stanley Florkowski1

    United States Military Academy, West Point, NY USA

    The primary aim of this project is to draw a connection between differential equations and vector calculus, using population ecology modeling as a vehicle.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3087/?v=1

  6. A CURE in traits and species distributions: Reproductive modes, range sizes, and natural history collections

    13 Nov 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jessica Allen1, Stephen Sharrett1, Eli Denzer2, James Lendemer3

    1. Eastern Washington University 2. New York Botanical Garden 3. New York State Museum

    This course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) focuses on developing hypotheses about how traits influence the range sizes of species. Topics with substantive content include symbioses,...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4564/?v=1

  7. A Remote Introductory Biology Lab Using Backyard Birdwatching to Teach Data Analysis and Communication

    29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jennifer J. Rahn

    William & Mary

    Asking questions, designing experiments, collecting data and interpreting those data, and communicating the results are some of the most important concepts an undergraduate biology lab can teach...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2699/?v=1

  8. A Walk Through the Woods

    09 Jan 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jerome Chave1, David Coomes2, Steven Jansen3, Simon Lewis4, Nathan Swenson5, Amy Zanne6, Gaby Lopez-Gonzales7, J Ilic, RB Miller8, MC Wiemann9, Samantha Swauger10

    1. The Academy of Europe 2. Cambridge University 3. Ulm University 4. University College London 5. University of Maryland 6. The George Washington University 7. University of Leeds 8. University of California, Berkeley 9. University of Florida 10. DryadLab

    Data driven curriculum module from Dryad Digital Repository

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/274/?v=1

  9. AIM-UP! Coal balls lesson

    22 Jan 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Monte Garroutte1, Jordan Metzgar1, Hirotsugu Mori1

    University of Alaska Museum of the North

    In this activity, students learn about ancient plant life and climate change by examining coal balls. In addition to the lesson itself, information is provided on where to purchase coal ball peel...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/334/?v=1

  10. AIM-UP! GIS and bats lesson

    22 Jan 2018 | Teaching Materials

    This lesson introduces the use of GIS (geographic information systems) in the study of biological questions, using bats as the model organism. This activity requires access to GIS software.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/335/?v=1

  11. AIMS- Analyzing Images to learn Mathematics and Statistics - studying leaf cutter ants to learn linear regression

    03 Jan 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jeremy M Wojdak

    Radford University

    This is a teaching resource that uses fascinating images and videos of leaf cutter ants foraging in Panama to provide an engaging context for students to learn about mathematics and statistics.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/239/?v=1

  12. An Introduction to the R Programming Environment

    02 Jun 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By K. A. Garrett1, P. D. Esker1, A. H. Sparks1

    Kansas State University

    An online module introducing students and biologists to R, published in American Phytopathological Society

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1002/?v=2

  13. An Introduction to the R Programming Environment

    04 Jan 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By K. A. Garrett1, P. D. Esker1, A. H. Sparks1

    Kansas State University

    An online module introducing students and biologists to R, published in American Phytopathological Society

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1002/?v=1

  14. An Introduction to the Squirrel-Net Teaching Modules

    30 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Laurie Dizney*1, Patrice K. Connors2, Johanna Varner2, Jennifer M. Duggan3, Hayley C. Lanier4, Liesl P. Erb5, Elizabeth A. Flaherty6, Christopher J. Yahnke7, John D. Hanson8

    1. University of Portland 2. Colorado Mesa University 3. California State University, Monterey Bay 4. University of Oklahoma 5. Warren Wilson College 6. Purdue University 7. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 8. Institute for Biodiversity Research and Education

    Although course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are gaining popularity in biology, most are designed for benchwork-based laboratory courses while few focus on field-based skills....

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2682/?v=1

  15. Applying ESA’s 4DEE framework to guide the development of ecological literacy for non-majors

    30 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Vikki L Rodgers

    Babson College

    The Four-Dimensional Ecological Education (4DEE) framework, endorsed by the ESA Governing Board in November 2018, is the culmination of 30 years of work by the ecology community to clearly define...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3906/?v=1

  16. Are you teaching biostatistics with R? Suggestions to help you as work with your students.

    04 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Olivia Tabares

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Teaching students how to code and analyze data in R is important for the fields of biology and ecology. Olivia Tabares and the Ecological Forecasting Education Working Group created this resource...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2789/?v=2

  17. Are you teaching biostatistics with R? Suggestions to help you as work with your students.

    16 Dec 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Olivia Tabares-Mendoza

    Teaching students how to code and analyze data in R is important for the fields of biology and ecology. Olivia Tabares and the Ecological Forecasting Education Working Group created this resource...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2789/?v=1

  18. Avian Censys Analysis

    23 Jan 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Darcy Taniguchi

    California State University San Marcos

    This Swirl course uses ecological data of bird counts and habitat variables to estimate inter-observer variability and the relationship of birds with habitat variables.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1025/?v=1

  19. Bacteria to Brains in Backyard Coyotes

    22 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Adam Kleinschmit1, Andrea Bixler2

    1. Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dubuque, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 2. Department of Science and Mathematics, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001

    This interdisciplinary pedagogical case study focuses on differences between rural and urban coyotes at the levels of organismal and community ecology, including how their gut microbiomes could...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4345/?v=1

  20. Bacteria to Brains in Backyard Coyotes: An Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Case Study

    11 Feb 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Adam Kleinschmit1, Andrea Bixler2

    1. Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dubuque, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 2. Department of Science and Mathematics, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001

    Our interdisciplinary pedagogical case study explores the differences between rural and urban coyotes at the levels of organismal and community ecology. The focus is on how coyotes’ gut microbiomes...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4345/?v=2

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