Description: Welcome to the Open Educational Resource (OER) laboratory manual that will take you on an exciting journey through scientific exploration’s fundamental principles and techniques. This book will delve into the captivating realm of scientific inquiry, where observation, experimentation, and analysis pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries.
Biology I Cellular Processes Laboratory Manual will… more
Description: PhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. These tests include student interviews and observation of simulation use in classrooms. The simulations are written in HTML5 (with some legacy simulations in Java or Flash), and can be run online or downloaded to your… more
Contributors: Fowler, Samantha, Roush, Rebecca, Wise, James
Description: Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Description: BIS 2B is part of the UC Davis Biological Sciences lower division core sequence and is designed to provide a foundation for study of modern biology for a broad range of majors. BIS 2B explores the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape biological diversity and acquaints you with the physical challenges of the environment. This course complements how BIS 2A treats the fundamental… more
Description: The MIT Biology Department core courses, 7.012, 7.013, and 7.014, all cover the same core material, which includes the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Biological function at the molecular level is particularly emphasized and covers the structure and regulation of genes, as well as, the structure and synthesis of proteins, how these molecules… more
Description: This introductory course defines biology and its relationship to other sciences. We examine the overarching theories of life from biological research and also explore the fundamental concepts and principles of the study of living organisms and their interaction with the environment. We will examine how life is organized into hierarchical levels; how living organisms use and produce energy; how… more
Description: This course is designed for students who want to learn about and appreciate basic biological topics while studying the smallest units of biology: molecules and cells.
Description: Dive into a world of interactive learning. Experience what science should be: exploration through bold thinking, collaboration, and endless imagination. Whether you're an educator, learner or science professional, it can be difficult to find the time, resources, and support you need to reach your potential. Discover how LabXchange can help you overcome these hurdles. We'll introduce you… more
Description: Browse Life Science videos, interactive activities, teaching materials, and more! Get fun and engaging teaching materials and curriculum-aligned content on topics such as the cell cycle, genetic disorders, and bioethics.
Description: The Molecular Workbench (MW) software:
1. Is a modeling tool for designing and conducting computational experiments across science.
2. Provides an authoring system for instructional designers to create
and publish model and simulation-based curriculum materials.
3. Delivers an interactive learning environment that supports
science inquiry.
4. Is free and open-… more
Description: If you are looking for a system to generate questions, this is called math, but can be used for any discipline.
MyOpenMath is an online course management and assessment system for mathematics and other quantitative fields. MyOpenMath’s focus is providing rich algorithmically generated assessment to support the use of free, open textbooks like the ones listed on OpenTextBookStore.com.… more
Contributors: Cashmore, Jason, Hay, Marsha, O'Grady, Elizabeth, Wismer, Carol
Description: Principles of Biology – An Introduction to Biological Concepts has been modified from several OpenStax textbooks including Concepts of Biology, Biology 2E, Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology. These textbooks have been cited and attributed below. Each textbook can be accessed for free in its original form by clicking on the links included with each book citation.
Description: Welcome to the Whitman College Biology Department's Virtual Pig Dissection (VPD)!
This site is designed as a supplement to laboratory dissections exploring introductory mammalian anatomy and physiology — it is basic and many details have been omitted for clarity. We hope that it is suitable for AP Biology students or for students of introductory anatomy and physiology at the college… more
Description: Introduction to the Microscope
OVERVIEW
Follow along in this online exercise, with guided instruction covering the basics of light microscopy, comparable to
what you would learn in a seated lab. You will identify components of the microscope, understand the functions of
those components, learn how to focus in on a specimen, and review proper care and maintenance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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