An on-line textbook covering eukaryotic viruses, complete with a collection of lecture notes, images, on-line tutorials and links to current virology data and publications. Viruses are presented by family in excellent detail. Could be used in place of any traditional textbook.
Type of Material:
Reference
Technical Requirements:
Have to register with journals through Medline to access some linked articles. Some simulations wouldn't run well on Mac.
Target Student Population:
Undergraduate
Content Quality
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Raw Ratings: (5) (5) (5) = 5
Well designed and clearly laid out, organized by virus family. Combines the genetic, molecular, and medical aspects of these viruses in a balanced presentation. Accurate and current with links to NIH, CDC, and primary literature. Appropriate vocabulary, Concise and Effective.
Essentially a textbook on-line, very thorough - covers pretty much all aspects of eukaryotic viruses. The illustrations alone (especially since they are in color) provide an important learning tool. A very good source of information for students and teachers, which could easily replace many current textbooks.
Concerns:
Potential downside is if the author stops maintaining and keeping the site current. It is important therefore for the user to check the dates on the pages.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Raw Ratings: (5) (5) (4) = 4.7
Demonstrates good relationships with many links between different families within the site. Promotes good application of learning modules and problem solving, especially with tutorials.
Concerns:
Doesn't state learning objectives. Students typically want hard copies of a text/notes; downloading would require considerable time and expense (for color copies).
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Raw Ratings: (5) (5) (5) = 5
Clear/accurate instructions
Easy to navigate
Well written, comparable to most commercial texts
Very fast, mostly text and images
No defective links
No major bugs
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