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McComas, William F. – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Presented is an activity designed to help students understand and appreciate the scale and order of the geologic timetable and begin to infer a relationship between biologic, chemical, and geological events. Procedures, background information, student worksheets with answers, and a list of materials are included. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Evolution, Geology, Higher Education
Canipe, Stephen L. – 1982
This document consists of four units (chapters) focusing on evolution (chapter I), civilization of man (chapter II), ecological concepts (chapter III), and limnological concepts (Chapter IV). Each chapter contains "text material" on the topic indicated. In addition: (1) a list of key vocabulary words, questions, reading list, and…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Ecology, Environmental Education
Levin, Michael; Gallucci, V. F. – 1979
These materials were designed to be used by life science students for instruction in the application of physical theory to ecosystem operation. Most modules contain computer programs which are built around a particular application of a physical process. This module describes the application of irreversible thermodynamics to biology. It begins with…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
Roseman, Leonard D. – 1978
These materials were designed to be used by life science students for instruction in the application of physical theory to ecosystem operation. Most modules contain computer programs which are built around a particular application of a physical process. This module is concerned with the exchange of energy between an organism and its environment in…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
Braun, Phyllis Cellini, Ed. – 1988
This book is one in a series designed to provide access to a wide range of selected articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals. This volume contains 46 articles by scientists, educators, researchers, and writers providing effective and useful perspectives on today's important topics in the study of biology. Articles included in this guide…
Descriptors: Acid Rain, Behavior, Biology, College Science
Gates, David M. – 1979
These materials were designed to be used by life science students for instruction in the application of physical theory to ecosystem operation. Most modules contain computer programs which are built around a particular application of a physical process. This report introduces two models of the thermal energy budget of a leaf. Typical values for…
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction