Integrating Genomics Research throughout the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Collection of Inquiry-Based Genomics Lab Modules

A Central Support System Can Facilitate Implementation and Sustainability of a Classroom-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) in Genomics

“…Similar success by other consortia using bioinformatics supports this conclusion ( Hatfull et al ., 2006 ; Campbell et al. , 2007 ; Ditty et al ., 2010 ; Banta et al ., 2012 ; Jordan et al. , 2014 ).…”

“…However, the growing utilization of large data sets in all areas of biology, as well as growing awareness of the relevance of genomic information in health sciences, is increasing recognition by students and faculty alike of the need to bring bioinformatics into the biology curriculum. Several excellent genomics research projects for undergraduates with an emphasis on bioinformatics have recently been described ( Banta et al ., 2012 ; Ditty et al ., 2010 ; Burnette and Wessler, 2013 ; Harris and Bellino, 2014).…”

Development and Evaluation of the Tigriopus Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience: Impacts on Students’ Content Knowledge, Attitudes, and Motivation in a Majors Introductory Biology Course

“…This structural aspect was adopted in response to feedback on student course evaluations and surveys (J.T.O. and G.R.F., unpublished data), as well as departmental faculty input, which indicated a strong preference for retaining a bridge between lecture and laboratory portions of the course—a concern echoed within the literature (Temple et al , 2010; Banta et al , 2012). …”

Temporal and Spatial Distribution of the Microbial Community of Winogradsky Columns

“…Light serves as the energy source for primary producers and a structured microbial ecosystem develops in which all the necessary processes occur to maintain nutrient cycling. Winogradsky columns are frequently used in undergraduate microbiology courses to demonstrate or investigate microbial metabolic diversity [ 23 – 25 ] but have also been used for other applications including enrichment or isolation of novel bacteria [ 26 , 27 ], bioremediation [ 28 ], and generation of biohydrogen [ 29 ]. The Winogradsky column may also be a useful model microbial ecosystem to study environmental influences on microbial community structure and dynamics, as the complex community can be maintained or manipulated under carefully controlled laboratory conditions.…”