Advanced Biology with Vernier

by Kelly Redding, David Masterman, Jack Randall, Mike Collins, and WARD'S Natural Science

This new book was written especially to help instructors incorporate technology into their AP Biology*, Advanced Biology, and college General Biology courses. The first 12 experiments have a direct correlation with the 12 labs prescribed in the 2001 College Board's AP Biology Lab Manual.

Most of these experiments use Vernier sensors to collect, display, print, graph, and analyze data. Several others use Vernier technology, such as our Blue Digital Bioimaging System or our new SpectroVis spectrophotometer. Others use no sensors at all, but are included to provide the convenience of a complete set of experiments for those teaching the AP Biology curriculum.

Free Sample Labs from Advanced Biology with Vernier

Download free sample labs from Advanced Biology with Vernier and more at www.vernier.com/labs.

Advanced Biology with Vernier
Order Code BIO-A | $45

*AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.

Restriction Enzymes And Lambda DNA

From Advanced Biology with Vernier

This new lab from Vernier correlates with Lab 6: Exercise 6B in the 2001 College Board's AP Biology Lab Manual. Using Logger Pro software, along with Vernier's Blue Digital Bioimaging System, students can capture digital images of DNA migration, analyze their results to determine base pair values, and learn techniques used by scientists in the field of biotechnology.

During this lab activity, prepared samples of bacteriophage lambda DNA are used to perform agarose gel electrophoresis. The DNA samples have been cut with various restriction enzymes to illustrate this powerful biotechnology tool. The electrophoresis is performed quickly and easily using the E-Gel® Pre-Cast Agarose System with SYBR Safe stain. A digital photograph is captured by Logger Pro software using our Blue Digital Bioimaging System. This system includes a ProScope HR digital camera and lens, camera stand, imaging hood, and the BlueView Transilluminator. Logger Pro's Gel Analysis features then allow the students to determine migration distances and base pair values.

In this experiment, students will

• Perform agarose gel electrophoresis with the E-Gel System using four different samples of lambda DNA.
• Photodocument and examine gel results with the Blue Digital Bioimaging System.
• Use Logger Pro to construct a standard curve and determine the base pair values from the gel.

Download this activity (122 KB PDF)

For ordering information on the E-Gel® Pre-Cast Agarose System or the Blue Digital Bioimaging System, go to www.vernier.com/biotech

Nuclear Radiation with Vernier

by John Gastineau

We have a new edition of our nuclear book, titled Nuclear Radiation with Vernier. This short book is designed for either a chemistry or physics course. The six experiments cover types of radiation, the inverse-square law for point radiation sources, half-life measurements, the statistics of counting, shielding, and background radiation sources, such as radon.

New in this edition are instructions for LabQuest. Student instructions for Logger Pro, DataRad for TI calculators, and Data Pro for Palm are also included with the book.

It is easier than you think to do basic nuclear experiments with your students. Instructor notes discuss sources of radionuclides appropriate for school use. You'll need a radiation monitor (either the new Digital Radiation Monitor or one of our older models), a LabPro or LabQuest, and a computer, Palm, or calculator, if using LabPro.

Nuclear Radiation with Vernier | Order Code NRV | $25

Solve this Crime Using Sensors in Forensic Science

How can high school students use a force sensor to solve a counterfeiting case? How can young scientists use Newton's law of cooling to determine time of death, or use colorimetry to identify the ink on a ransom note? These answers and more can be found in Vernier's new book, Forensics with Vernier, which contains engaging and realistic laboratory activities using Vernier probeware.

The book contains 14 lab activities identified as "Case Files." Each Case File deals with various aspects of forensic science investigation; for example, Case File 7 explores the science behind drug testing. Students learn to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative analysis, and they learn how to analyze physical and chemical properties of an unknown substance.

Using a Vernier pH Sensor and a Conductivity probe, students help solve a fictitious case involving reckless driving and the identity of an unknown chemical substance. You can download "Case File 7, Drug Tests" and learn more about forensic investigations using sensors at www.vernier.com/forensics.

Forensics with Vernier | Order Code FWV | $30