ERIC Number: EJ848595
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jul
Pages: 6
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Experimental Population Genetics in the Introductory Genetics Laboratory Using "Drosophila" as a Model Organism
Johnson, Ronald; Kennon, Tillman
Journal of College Science Teaching, v38 n6 p14-19 Jul 2009
Hypotheses of population genetics are derived and tested by students in the introductory genetics laboratory classroom as they explore the effects of biotic variables (physical traits of fruit flies) and abiotic variables (island size and distance) on fruit fly populations. In addition to this hypothesis-driven experiment, the development of scientific writing skills is an integral part of this exercise. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Genetics, Introductory Courses, Science Instruction, College Science, Hypothesis Testing, Writing Skills, Entomology, Hands on Science, Content Area Writing, Laboratory Experiments, Research Reports, Science Activities
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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