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| Biology
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| Finding
Books |
| Books are still very helpful resources!
They're good for providing in-depth discussion on specific
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- TomCat (online catalog)
The Grace Hauenstein Library has a rich collection of books, journals,
pamphlets and other materials. Use TomCat to search for
items the library holds.
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- WorldCat
Catalog of books available in libraries throughout the
world
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- NetLibrary/eBooks
NetLibrary provides access to nearly 12,000 online books.
To search the database and "check out" books,
you will first need to create a (free) account.
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| Finding
Articles |
| Online indexes help you find articles
on your topic. Some provide access to full text articles,
but most are citation-only databases. What
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| Biology/Science related databases |
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| General databases |
- Expanded
Academic ASAP
Scholarly journals from arts and the humanities to social
sciences, science and technology
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- ProQuest
Index to articles on a variety of topics
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| Reference Sources |
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| Web
Sites |
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| Biology |
- AQ Biology Department
- AmphibiaWeb
search and retrieve information relating to amphibian biology and conservation.
- DNA
Interactive
a site dedicated to all things DNA; includes teaching guides for educators
- Endangered Species Program
site created by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- National Biological Information Infrastructure
a broad, collaborative program to provide increased access to data and information on the nation's biological resources
- National
Ocean Service
a scientific and technical organization of 1,700 scientists, natural resource managers, and specialists in many different fields
- Natural
Selection
free online service providing you with access to the very best web resources for education and research, evaluated and selected by a network of subject specialists
- Plants
Database (USDA)
provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.
- PrimateLit
provides bibliographic access to the scientific literature on nonhuman primates for the research and educational communities
- ReefBase
facilitates analyses and monitoring of coral reef health and the quality of life of reef-dependent people, and to support informed decisions about coral reef use and management.
- ScienceWeek
contains digests of recent articles appearing in leading scientific journals, prepared to be useful to non-specialists
- Wildland
Invasive Species Program
created by the Nature Conservancy; provides many resources designed to help all conservationists deal most effectively with invasive species.
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| Biology
Associations |
- The
American Institute Of Biological Sciences
dedicated to advancing research, education,
professional relations and public understanding in
the biological, medical, environmental and agricultural
sciences.
- American
Society for Genomic Medicine
promotes
and diffuses research achievements in genomic medicine worldwide
- American
Society of Andrology
a nonprofit scientific,
literary, and educational organization having the
purpose of advancing knowledge of male reproductive
biology and medicine.
- Association
for Politics and the Life Sciences
interdisciplinary
association concerned with problems or issues that
involve politics or public policy and one or more
of the life sciences.
- Association
for Tropical Biology
promotes research and fosters
the exchange of ideas among biologists working in
tropical environments
- Federation
of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
A coalition of independent member societies
that serve the interests of biomedical and life scientists,
particularly those related to public policy issues.
- Human
Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS)
promotes communication among teachers of human anatomy
and physiology in colleges, universities, and related
institutions
- Pan-American
Aerobiology Association
supports research
on the release, airborne dispersal and transport,
and deposition of biological particles such as pollen
and fungal spores.
- Society
for Experimental Biology
quarterly bulletin is
archived on these pages, together with news and details
of meetings and historical data.
- Society
for Integrative and Comparative Biology
integrates the many fields of specialization in
the broad field of biology; publishes the journal
American Zoologist.
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| Biology
Education Organizations |
- Association
for Biology Laboratory Education
membership and
conference information, bulletin board, grant opportunities,
and a directory of biology sites.
- Association
for Science Education
UK's largest science association
dedicated to the teaching of science. Includes regional
news, bookshop, publications, resources for teachers
and technicians, and conferences.
- Association
of College and University Biology Educators -
ACUBE
information about meetings, publications,
membership, directory, governance, and web links.
- Coalition
for Education in the Life Sciences
includes biology
frameworks, educational links, essays, and membership
information.
- Microbes.info
useful and interesting microbiology informational
resources
- National
Association for Research in Science Teaching
concerned
with improving the educational process by encouraging
scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting
the dissemination and practical application of research
results.
- National
Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
promotes biology education through
publications, workshops and awards for excellence.
- Tri-Beta
National Biological Honor Society
a society for
students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to
improving the understanding and appreciation of biological
study & extending boundaries of human knowledge
through scientific research.
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| Wildlife and Fisheries Managment |
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| Liaison for Biology: Christina Radisauskas 632-2124 |
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