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De Groef, Bert; Grommen, Sylvia V. H. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2019
The laboratory exercise described here aims to provide a relevant context for learning basic DNA techniques in an introductory animal science course at tertiary level. In two 4-hr laboratory sessions, students assess the suitability of bulls for inclusion in a gene-assisted selection program for A2 [beta]-casein by genotyping commercial bull…
Descriptors: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Animal Husbandry, Introductory Courses
Thiessen, Delbert D. – Sci Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Animals, Behavior, College Science
Funkhouser, Anne – Physiology Teacher, 1976
Describes use of tail muscles and spinal cord in the tadpole as an alternative source for muscle-and-nerve experiments. Includes explanation of simple dissection and preparation of tadpole; instructions for experiments such as threshold, strength of stimulus, frequency of stimulus, single twitch, tetanus, fatigue, effects of temperature on…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Animals, Biology, College Science