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Practical Work in the Biosciences: WebliographyAnnotated listings of external web sites
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to appropriate documents that may be of value Please submit materials / sites for this resource area ensuring that you provide a brief annotation explaining the value of the content and it's key features. Please send items for inclusion by email to: heabioscience@leeds.ac.uk All links will open in a new window. Due to volume, entries under this section have been subdivided into the following categories:Anatomy Dissection Other Anatomy* The Scientist -Instructors reconsider Dissection's Role in Biology Classes http://www.the-scientist.com/yr1997/nov/prof_971110.html (Requires free registration). An interesting, USA based view on this important and controversial subject. Presents views for and against dissection and this article is well worth using to raise the subject with students and staff alike. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: August, 2002 Up to Contents * Invertebrate Anatomy Original (Richard Fox) Invertebrate anatomy descriptions and dissection guides for about 90 species frequently used in North American studies. Presented as laboratory exercises. Valuable resource but note the requirement to inform him when they are used for class or research purposes. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: August, 2002 Up to Contents * Invertebrate Bibliography Composite bibliography listing from Richard Fox at Lander University, valuable for those teaching or studying invertebrate anatomy Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: August, 2002 Up to Contents * Human anatomy http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chb/humbmods.html Notes to accompany Human Anatomy practicals. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Clinical Anatomy Interactive Laboratory Practical http://www.osl.u-net.com/m322.htm This CD-ROM realistically simulates the lab practical exam. Students are presented with flagged screen images and related questions. They can select tutorial mode or simulated test mode. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Human Microscopic Anatomy http://medocs.ucdavis.edu/CHA/402/course.htm Teaches normal structure of cells, tissues and organs to explain function in the human body. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents Dissection* Interniche - Comparative Studies of Dissection and Other Animal Uses is Education http://www.interniche.org/compar.html A useful annotated bibliography of articles comparing the relative outcomes and performance of students experiencing 'traditional' education involving the use of animals and alternative educational replacements such as simulations. Articles are categorised as reporting 'O- equivalent performance'; 'A- significance favouring alternatives' or 'T- significance favouring traditional methods'. Contributors name: LTSN Bioscience date added: November, 2002 Up to Contents Other* Assessment under Pressure http://www.brookes.ac.uk/services/ocsd/2_learntch/aup14pr.html - 14 Innovative Case Studies from The Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development of Oxford Brookes University. Includes case studies involving assessment of practical work by peer assessment as well as other more general examples. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Biochemistry and the Practical Basis of Medical and Dental Science http://www.liv.ac.uk/~agmclen/Medpracs/Prachomepage.html A set of six biochemistry and biomedical science practical classes to illustrate some common laboratory techniques used in clinical chemistry, cytogenetics etc. and the scientific principles upon which these are based, and to put these in a context where their relevance to clinical practice can be appreciated. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Compendium of Innovation and Good Practice in Teaching Pharmacology http://www.bps.ac.uk/epharnet/ A collection of examples of practical and other forms of teaching activities that provides stimulating ideas for developing practice. Although pharmacology based, there are many examples that relate to generic skills development and that could be adopted in other branches of life sciences. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Critical Thinking in Biology: Case Problems: A guide for Instructors http://www.saltspring.com/capewest/ct.htm Biology Education has been criticized for emphasizing mindless memorization over analytical and creative science. This page illustrates how CASE PROBLEMS can inspire students in an introductory college biology course to develop scientific reasoning skills. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Fieldwork Methodology: a site provided by the Barcelona Field Studies Centre (recommended by LTSN GEES) http://geographyfieldwork.com/Fieldwork%20Methodology.htm Contains a lot of interesting general information on approaches to fieldwork of very distinct relevance to life sciences fieldwork and field courses. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: August, 2002 Up to Contents * KaryoLab from Learning Interactive http://www.learninginteractive.co.uk Provides access to a demo version of KaryoLab. KaryoLab is an interactive programme developed at Brunel University, to enable students to learn how to karyotype- no scissors or glue required. It eliminates cutting and pasting and has been shown to improve student marks compared to cut and paste approaches. Student marks are sent directly to the tutor thus reducing marking time. Contributors name: Darren Griffin date added: May, 2003 Up to Contents * Neuroanatomy & Neuropathology on the Internet http://www.neuropat.dote.hu/ A searchable directory compiled for medical students, residents, and other health professionals. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Problem-based Learning in Biology with 20 Case Examples http://www.saltspring.com/capewest/pbl.htm Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Promoting Effective Learning in the Chemistry Laboratory http://dbweb.liv.ac.uk/ltsnpsc/workshop/reports/labchem.htm LTSN Physical Sciences Professional Development Workshop summary report with some useful and interesting summaries and observations of relevance to laboratory activities in science generally. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * The Internet Pathology Laboratory of Medical Education http://medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html This web resource includes over 1900 images along with text, tutorials, laboratory exercises, and examination items for self-assessment that demonstrate gross and microscopic pathologic findings associated with human disease conditions. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Writing skills for postgraduates and other research scientists http://www.le.ac.uk/biology/gat/writing/writintro.html Provides students with a combination of 'top tips' and generally accepted conventions to help students overcome some fo the barriers to writing a thesis, in particular the difficulties of getting started and maintaining momentum. The content has been well received by students at the University of Leicester and, while written primarily for postgraduate students, it will also be of value to undergraduates writing project dissertations and essays. Contributors name: Prof. Robert Smith date added: October, 2002 Up to Contents * MODULE BS300 - Practical writing and communication skills for biologists http://www.le.ac.uk/biology/teach/mod300/pwcs.html MODULE BS300 - Practical writing and communication skills for biologists. An excellent series of pages from the University of Leicester related to topics including, Literature and Citations, Practical Desktop publishing, Planning a presentation, Visual aids, and delivering a presentation. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: August, 2002 Up to Contents * Data Analysis for Postgraduate Researchers in the Life Sciences http://www.stams.strath.ac.uk/teaching/classes/53.904/practicals/index.php This page provides links to practicals material. These documents are provided in pdf format, and must be viewed using Adobe's acrobat reader plugin. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * Plant Sampling http://www.wes.army.mil/el/aqua/apis/ecological/plantsam.html The methods described can be employed by operational aquatic plant management efforts to quantify the aquatic plant problem, monitor the success of the management plan on a whole-system basis, or assess the effectiveness of individual management techniques. Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents * The Axon Guide for Electrophysiology & Biophysics: Laboratory Techniques http://www.axon.com/MR_Axon_Guide.html A practical laboratory guide covering a broad range of topics, from the biological basis of bioelectricity and a description of the basic experimental setup, to the principles of operation of Contributors name: Allan Jones, SIG coordinator date added: September, 2002 Up to Contents |
