During the summer and fall we will design a series of seven problem sets to be administered approximately every other week during the semester. Students will receive credit for completing each problem set. In addition we will develop four simulations focusing on experimental design and data interpretation. A sample storyboard for a simulation is presented below. Design a control for this experiment.
Students choose treatments for control and baseline measures and run simulation.
Students choose points in time and measure blood pressure and heart rate. In addition, students should conclude that Hormone X increases blood pressure. The blood pressure of rats injected with Hormone X is increased relative to the saline treatment and the no injection treatment. Simulations and problem sets will be designed to run using Netscape 3 or Internet Explorer 3. Developing Biological Literacy.