Learning Exercises

This module focuses on the generation of a standard curve based on the activity of an enzyme. A plasma cholesterol assay... see more

In an introductory biology course, a lecture is often devoted to describing the functions of each organelle. While this... see more

A one page activity that takes students to several websites related to the obesity epidemic. First they can calculate... see more

This is an out of class exercise that allows students to explore biological molecules that contain heme like molecules... see more

This activity allows students to use bioinformatics tools to identify mutations found in hemophilia and cystic fibrosis.... see more

This module introduces students to the basics behind translation of a messenger RNA sequence into protein. Students learn... see more