College Biology Institute
Learn how to integrate probeware technology into your college biology courses.
Conduct a series of laboratory exercises with Vernier technology that are designed for General Biology at the college level in this 2-day workshop in Chicago. Specific emphasis will be placed on how to conduct inquiry-based laboratory exercises.
Topics include cellular respiration, carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme kinetics, photosynthesis and more. Attendees will also have the option to conduct experiments in human physiology, ecology, and biotechnology. Training includes a light breakfast, lunch, and a copy of Advanced Biology with Vernier.
Here are some of the experiments covered:
- Hand Grip Activity – Hand Dynamometer
- Cell Respiration – CO2 Gas Sensor
- Yeast Metabolism & Evolution of Yeast – CO2 Gas Sensor
- Testing Catalase – O2 Gas Sensor
- Plant Pigments – SpectroVis Plus
- Primary Productivity – Dissolved Oxygen Sensor and Primary Productivity Kit
- Introduction to Biofuels & Evolution of Cellobiase – SpectroVis Plus
- Advanced features of the SpectroVis Plus
- Advanced features of the LabQuest 2
- An introduction to Water Quality with LabQuest 2
- An introduction to Physiology sensors with Logger Pro and LabQuest 2
- Introduction to Gel Analysis
The $199 registration fee includes a free copy of Vernier’s Advanced Biology with Vernier lab book, a $48 value.
This workshop was created specifically for college instructors. If you have any questions concerning content, please call 888.837.6437.
Purchase Probeware with Training
When you register, you can optionally purchase products with your training.
Option A:
Workshop Only
- 2 days of hands-on training
- Breakfast snack and lunch each day
- Advanced Biology with Vernier
Cost: $199
Option B:
LabQuest Workshop Package
- 2 days of hands-on training
- Breakfast snack and lunch each day
- Advanced Biology with Vernier
- Vernier LabQuest 2
- Logger Lite software
- Temperature Probe
Cost: $527
Option C:
LabQuest Mini Workshop Package
- 2 days of hands-on training
- Breakfast snack and lunch each day
- Advanced Biology with Vernier
- Vernier LabQuest Mini
- Logger Lite software
- Temperature Probe
Cost: $362
Upcoming College Biology Institute
| Location | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove (Chicago), IL | Aug 6 – 7, 2012 | Register |