http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 14:48:46 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 14:48:46 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90121 This guide provides a structure and case study material for a computer-based course in ichthyology for upper undergraduate and graduates students in biology or environmental science. The key resource made accessible through this guide is FishBase, a large database on the biology of fish, available on CD-ROM (for the Windows operating system) and on the Internet (www.fishbase.org/search.cfm). Following brief introductions to ichthyology and to FishBase, and to the use of the latter to teach the former, the key aspects of ichthyology are presented in five chapters covering origins and classification; morphology and biodiversity; reproduction; physiology; and fishes as part of ecosystems. For each of these chapters, one or several exercises are presented describing how the relevant topics are covered in FishBase and describing how to access that information. Tasks for the Student are provided, along with Internet links to relevant sources other than FishBase. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594505 This film examines exposures to alpha particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major topics include health effects, exposures, and protective measures. Other educational concepts include internal radiation hazard, radon and its daughters/progeny. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=377119 ״Cattle are responsible for about two-thirds of all injuries caused by farm animals. Researchers at Oklahoma State University found that one-half of those beef producers who sustained an injury while working cattle felt the primary cause of the injury event was human error. This videotape provides practical, on-site advice on how to avoid becoming an injury statistic. This tape will examine the best techniques for moving and working cattle safely, understanding the animal's flight zone and how cattle are likely to react to common situations. We will take you on-site to a typical working facility and examine its good points and those areas needing improvement.״ The video is about 13 minutes long. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76842 An in depth and very detailed virtual lab manual with definitions, pictures and a wide range of topics from plant structure to biogeography. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77746 This site provides information and shows examples of the various bryophytes. This site will continue to change as materials are added from research. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594476 This film explores the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). The film also examines methods for reducing exposures to radiation in workplaces. Educational concepts include ionizing radiation, radiation sickness, radiation burns, other health effects, ion pairs, free radicals, penetration versus interaction, and time/distance/shielding. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=571291 Overview: This podcast contains an overview of some of the many molecular techniques a scientist can use to examine the species and functional gene complexity of microbial communities. There is a special emphasis on techniques associated with analyzing the 16S/18S rRNA gene of microbes.Learning Objective: By the end of this podcast a student should be familiar with the basic molecular and sequencing approaches of studying the diversity of microorganisms. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77831 This site provides information about plant function, plant diversity, plant ecology, and human uses of plants. Text and pictures are provided to guide users though a virtual experience of plant biology. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76320 A complete lab course is provided within this Website for Plant Taxonomy Instructors and Students. Laboratory exercises are described along with an excellent collection of images used to classify plants. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=598064 In this film, we’ll explore methods for engaging learners through the experience of a field trip. When students perform meaningful tasks in the field, the activity becomes a form of concrete, experiential learning. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 721, Occupational and Agricultural Safety and Health Interventions. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts.