For Biotechnology course Describe Gregor Mendel’s experiments. What were some important conclusions from this work? Compare traditional breeding, mutation breeding, and transgenic approaches to creating new kinds of plants. Many plant cells are totipotent. In what ways can plant researchers make use of this trait? What does “Ti” stand for in Ti plasmid? What kind … Continue reading Plant culture and plant transgenics
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New Models for Teaching Science
From the LaB YouTube Channel What method encourages student attendance? What method results in higher test scores? What method is most satisfying to students? I summarize the results of a study describing various "blends" of teaching. Before class, students were assigned either textbook readings or videos. During class, the students listened to typical lectures or … Continue reading New Models for Teaching Science
Properties of carbon
For POLS course There are two sections for today’s assignment. The carbon section has three videos and one text file. The hydrocarbon structures and functional groups section has three videos and two text files. Take notes on these and be ready to discuss the following questions in class:
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