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A Laboratory Class Exploring Microbial Diversity and Evolution Using Online Databases, the Biology Workbench, and Phylogenetics Software
29 Sep 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Sarah Boomer, Kelly Shipley, Bryan Dutton, Daniel Lodge
Students assemble and align bacterial datasets using DNA information downloaded from the National Center for Biotechnology Information website and Biology Workbench. Specifically, they compare unknown original DNA sequences (from, in our case, hot spring communities) to a backbone of...
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A Phylogenetic Analysis of the Evolution of the CRYAA Gene Across Vertebrates
09 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Srinitha Sridharan1, Daniel Dudek2
1. Quarry Lane High School 2. Headwaters Science Institute
Although the divergence of the aA-crystallin protein from other heat shock proteins has been examined, the extent to which the CRYAA gene controlling it has evolved across vertebrate species...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4328/?v=1
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A primer on evolutionary trees
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27 Jul 2016 |
Posted by Alison N Hale
https://qubeshub.org/community/groups/ni_hivevolution/collections/resources-for-phylogenetic-trees
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Abagael West
https://qubeshub.org/community/members/33504
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BETTSI - Basic Evolutionary Tree-Thinking Skills Instrument
08 Jun 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Kristin Jenkins1, Louise Mead2, David Baum, Kristy L Daniel3, Carrie Jo Bucklin, Austin Leone, J. Phil Gibson4, Erin Naegle5
1. BioQUEST 2. BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action 3. Texas State University 4. University of Oklahoma 5. Columbia College, Sonora CA
A short, multiple choice diagnostic designed to provide instructors with a quick check on students’ understanding of and ability to read and interpret phylogenies.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2106/?v=1
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Bioinformatics - Investigating Sequence Similarity
31 Jan 2017 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Adam Kleinschmit1, Benita Brink1, Steven Roof2, Komal Vig3
1. Adams State University 2. Hampshire College 3. Alabama State University
This laboratory module, leads introductory biology students in the exploration of a basic set of bioinformatics concepts and tools.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/56/?v=1
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Bioinformatics - Investigating Sequence Similarity
05 Jun 2017 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Adam Kleinschmit1, Benita Brink1, Steven Roof2, Komal Vig3
1. Adams State University 2. Hampshire College 3. Alabama State University
This laboratory module, leads introductory biology students in the exploration of a basic set of bioinformatics concepts and tools.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/56/?v=2
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Bioinformatics - Investigating Sequence Similarity
05 Jul 2017 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Adam Kleinschmit1, Benita Brink1, Steven Roof2, Komal Vig3, Carlos Christopher Goller4, Sabrina Robertson5
1. Adams State University 2. Hampshire College 3. Alabama State University 4. North Carolina State University 5. NC State
This laboratory module, leads introductory biology students in the exploration of a basic set of bioinformatics concepts and tools.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/56/?v=3
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Bioinformatics - Investigating Sequence Similarity
04 Dec 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Adam Kleinschmit1, Benita Brink1, Steven Roof2, Carlos Christopher Goller3, Sabrina Robertson3
1. Adams State University 2. Fairmont State University 3. North Carolina State University
This laboratory module, leads introductory biology students in the exploration of a basic set of bioinformatics concepts and tools.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/56/?v=4
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Bioinformatics: Investigating Sequence Similarity - A Plant Biology Approach
29 May 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Ami Erickson
This laboratory module is a modification of the original published on CourseSource with a focus on plant biology. In the final activity, students conduct a BLAST to compare histone protein...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1247/?v=1
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bridgette clarkston
https://qubeshub.org/community/members/12616
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Building Trees: Introducing evolutionary concepts by exploring Crassulaceae phylogeny and biogeography
27 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Nisa Karimi1, Brian M. Parks1, Doug Rouse1, Kerry Martin1, Xing Dong1, Pulikesi Chittu Rajangam1, David A. Baum1, Jean G. Heitz1
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Teaching evolutionary theory is foundational for all biological sciences and a key aspect of overall science literacy. The conceptual framework for understanding evolution relies on thinking...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2595/?v=1
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Case Study: Genetic Variation and Speciation in the Black Tailed Rattlesnake complex (Crotalus molossus)
23 Feb 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Julie Marie Schlichte1, Eli Greenbaum2, Vicky Zhuang
1. The University of Texas at El Paso 2. University of Texas at El Paso
It is important for biology students to understand how genetic variation is related to the formation of species in nature. This module is intended for students to obtain first hand experience with...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4652/?v=1
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CURE-all: Large Scale Implementation of Authentic DNA Barcoding Research into First-Year Biology Curriculum
28 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Oliver Hyman*1, Elizabeth Doyle1, Joseph Harsh1, Joanna Mott2, Andrea Pesce1, Bejan Rasoul1, Kyle Seifert1, Ray Enke1
1. James Madison University 2. California State University
Growing calls in science education reform have emphasized wide-scale engagement of first-year undergraduate students in authentic research experiences; however, large course enrollments, inadequate...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2625/?v=1
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Cutthroat trout in Colorado: A case study connecting evolution and conservation
30 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Sierra M Love Stowell1, Andrew P. Martin1
University of Colorado Boulder
Evaluation of evidence is a key process skill for the core competencies of applying the process of science and using quantitative reasoning. This case study enables upper-division biology students...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2568/?v=1
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Developing a phylogram from computational resources.
01 Jun 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Melanie Lenahan1, Shea Cinquemani1
Raritan Valley Community College
This laboratory module, published on CourseSource, leads introductory biology students in the exploration of a basic set of bioinformatics concepts and tools.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2404/?v=1
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DNA Subway Learning Resources
16 Oct 2017 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Jason Williams
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
DNA Subway is a NIBLSE Recommended resource. This is a collection of learning resources associated with DNA Subway.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/164/?v=1
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DNA Subway Learning Resources
18 Oct 2017 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Jason Williams
DNA Learning Center
DNA Subway is a NIBLSE Recommended resource. This is a collection of learning resources associated with DNA Subway.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/164/?v=2
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Drashti Parmar
https://qubeshub.org/community/members/29493
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E. coli Citrate Use
24 Aug 2015 |
This resource has been updated - find the current version here: https://qubeshub.org/publications/357Bacteria are excellent model organisms for studying evolution. They are easy to grow, maintain, and handle under very controlled conditions. Even more importantly for evolution...