ABLE Proceedings – Volume 31

Teaching with Chlamydomonas
Adams, M.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Towards A Deeper Understanding: Linking Mendelian Genetics With Molecular Genetics Using Web-Based Bioinformatics Tools
Barrette-Ng, I. H., D. MacMillan, and D. Hansen
[Abstract] [Article]

Inducing Evolution in Bean Beetles
Blumer, L. S. and C. W. Beck
[Abstract] [Article]

A Scenario-Based Study of Root Tip Mitosis
Bonner, J. M.
[Abstract] [Article]

What Caused the Ghostly Leaves? Inquiry-Based Investigation of the Genetics and Molecular Biology of Corn Albinism
Caldwell, J. and K. Teagarden
[Abstract] [Article]

Human Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Determination
Deel, S., S. Singer, and D. Walser-Kuntz
[Abstract] [Article]

Regulation of Gene Expression: Turning Genes On and Off
Doonan, C.
[Abstract] [Article]

Fundulus Melanophores: From Physiology to Cell Biology
Hong, S. M. and G. Laverty
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Podcasts in Biology Laboratory Education
Hyde, P.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Teaching Bioethics and Professional Conduct Through Problem-Based Learning
Johnson, A. D., A. M. Lambros, A. M. Peiffer, M. Tytell, J. C. Eldridge, and N. L. Jones
[Abstract] [Article]

Using Yeast Fermentation to Suggest and Then Challenge a Model
Kosinski, R. J.
[Abstract] [Article]

Using “Reverse Genetics” to Learn the Biological Function of a Gene
Leicht, B. J. and C. Cheng
[Abstract] [Article]

Engaging Non-Science Students: Applications of Tools of Molecular Biology
Lessem, P.
[Abstract] [Article]

Competition–Why are “Weeds” So Successful?
Luquette, D.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

The Nature of Science
Maness, J.
[Abstract] [Article]

Evolution of Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics
Marion, A. L. and R. W. Preszler
[Abstract] [Article]

Adopting Writing Intensive Strategies to Teach Biology in Laboratory Environments
Miller, K. and C. Gormally
[Abstract] [Article]

What’s a lab FOR? Working Together to Optimize the Laboratory Experience and Teaching Space
Nickle, T., N. McInerney, and J. Heitz
[Abstract] [Article]

From Herbivory to Egg Counting: The Use of Digital Microscopy and Image J to Capture Images and Analyze Data for Ecology Projects
Glover, T., T. Nickle, A. Burdowski, I. Aly, F. Viloria, E. DiDonato, L. Valanzano, and K. Nolan
[Abstract] [Article]

Stream Ecology and Water Quality Field Test Methods
North, G.
[Abstract] [Article]

Correlation and Causation in Biological Systems with Applications to Asymmetry
Owen, R. E.
[Abstract] [Article]

Enzyme Exercises Designed for Both Laboratory and Internet Environments
Black, B. L., M. Niedzlek-Feaver, and M. J. Wingate
[Abstract] [Article]

Human Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Determination
Deel, S.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Aiptasia pallida as a Model for Coral Reef Bleaching
Ferzli, M. and M. Niedzlek-Feaver
[Abstract] [Article]

The Best of Both Worlds: Teaching with a Tablet PC
Goldstein, J. and S. Salm
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Teaching Field Biology Courses Abroad
Guinan, J., K. Nolan, and R. E. Beattie
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Computerized Pre- and Post-lab Assignments on LON-CAPA
Hoefnagels, M. and D. D. Gaffin
[Abstract] [Extended Abstract]

Natural Selection: A Simple Model of Selection in a Variable Environment
Ketcham, R. B.
[Abstract] [Article]

Internet Instruments (Videos, Animations, Simulations, and Assignments) That Can Be Used to Prepare Students for Laboratory, Test Understanding, or Extend the Laboratory Experience
Niedzlek-Feaver, M. and B. L. Black
[Abstract] [Article]

Do Color Cues Affect Flavor Perception?
Nolan, K. A.
[Abstract] [Article]

Enzyme Activity Simulation
Pencoe, N.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Case Studies in Peer-facilitated Workshops
Preszler, R.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Understanding the Effects of Exposure to Environmental Contaminants on Normal Zebrafish Development
Reynolds, M.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Playing Games: The Importance of Activities in the Science Classroom
Sargent, K. N.
[Abstract] [Article]

Using Computer Simulations to Prepare Students for Hands-on Labs
Stephens, P. J.
[Abstract] [Extended Abstract]

The Use of Slide Culture to Study Individual Cell Activity
Verville, K.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Teaching Heritability Using Butterfly Images: Real Organisms, Real Measurements
Vondrasek, J. R. and S. Paulsen
[Abstract] [Extended Abstract]

Offering Academic Assistance to Students in Your Biology Lab
Walvoord, M.
[Abstract] [Article]

Introducing Phylogeny to General Biology Laboratory
Winters, L.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

The Freshman “Research” Experience
Yezerski, A.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

pH Ruler Java Applet for Developing Interactive Learning Exercises on Protonation States and Titration Curves
Barrette-Ng, I. and E. Lohmeier-Vogel
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

How to Choose and Use a Learning Object Repository
Black, B.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Strong Evidence for Intraspecific Competition in Bean Beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus
Blumer, L. S., W. H. McGowan, B. A. Davids, and C. W. Beck
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

An Examination of the Influence of Diet on the Growth, Development and Survival of Manduca sexta
Boone, E.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Large, Inexpensive Models for Large, Student-Centered Classrooms
Caldwell, J.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Population Genetics of Human Short Tandem Repeats
Chen, K. and S. Bogdanowicz
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Integrating Study Skills and Writing Exercises into Introductory Biology Laboratory Activities
Chen, L., G. Gillian, H. Moors, T. Bishop, and J. Van Dommelen
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Student-Directed Investigations of the Actin Cytoskeleton in Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells
Connerly, P.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Providing Quality Instruction in the Laboratory: A Training Program for Graduate Student Teaching Assistants
Ferzli, M.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Student Use of a “Check My Activity” Tool in the Course Management System Blackboard to Increase Awareness of their Performance and their Academic Success
Fritz, J. and S. H. Braunschweig
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Calibrated Peer Review: Use of Open-Ended versus Scaffolded Evaluations
Hester, L. L. and B. Timmerman
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Relating Biochemistry to Morphology Using Inquiry-Based Collaborative Student Research in Developmental Biology. Part 1. Experimental Design
Hoegler, C. S. and C. F. Blando-Hoegler
[Abstract] [Article]

A Case Study on the Metabolic Disease Phenylketonuria: A Tool Used to Introduce Students to the Role of Genetics and Molecular Biology in the Development of Disease
Holzman, J. and T. R. Oliver
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Development of MATLAB Applications for Improving Quantitative Skills in Biology Classes
Jones, J., K. Schwab, A. Kamalvand, I. Brown, and T. Tran
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Manipulation of Yeast Respiration Using Acetic Acid to Demonstrate the Scientific Method
Keller, M. J. and C. Gilliam
[Abstract] [Article]

2D:4D Ratio. Investigation of a Sexually Dimorphic Trait in the Human Skeleton
McMahon, K. A.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Climate Change and Sustainability Lab Projects
Reece, A. J., E. Crompton, and S. Nordell
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Introducing statistical tools in biology labs to facilitate student research
Remsburg, A. J., M. A. Harris, and J. C. Batzli
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Quick DNA Isolation from P. fluorescens
Samuelsen, A.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Playing Games: The Importance of Activities in the Science Classroom
Sargent, K. and J. Corrette-Bennett
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Linking Multiple Concepts in an Active Introductory Diversity Lab
Schutzenhofer, M.
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Regulation of meiosis in S. cerevisiae
Skokotas, A and E. Winter
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]

Investigating Plant Ecology in the Pacific Northwest
Wood, R., H. Brown, C. McGarvie, and M. Robinson
[Abstract] [Published Abstract]