The Biology Multimedia Biology Tutoring Center is located in room ST 205 on the Penn Valley Campus. Located in the biology department, it is staffed by second year biology, allied health or nursing students. Along with live tutors, the center also contains a variety of multimedia resources including 5 MAC and 5 Windows internet ready computers and software, two TV-VCR combinations and videotapes, a videodisk player with videodisks, and other miscellaneous resources.

TUTORING HOURS FALL 2000
Monday
11:00 - 2:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 2:00
Friday 11:00 - 2:00

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Cell Biology Image software with over 700 images of embryology, pathology, parasitology and histology. MAC
General Biology Image software with over 600 images of general biology, botany and genetics. MAC
Natural Science Library Image software with over 1500 photos of a variety of biology topics. MAC
Understanding Biology Electronic image bank for Understanding Biology the Raven and Johnson General Biology text. Hybrid CD.
Visual Man Over 1800 cross section images of a male. Windows .
ADAM Standard Anatomy Human Anatomy software. Hybrid CD
ADAM Physiology Cardiac and Muscle modules. Hybrid CD
Biology Hypertext Book Hypercard program that reviews over 200 terms in biology. MAC .
BodyWorks 4.0 Anatomy Program. Hybrid CD.
Brainstorm Interactive Neuroanatomy. MAC .
Cell Simple HyperCard program that reviews cell structures and functions. MAC
Clinical Anatomy Images of a cadaver dissection that can be used in either tutorial or quiz mode. MAC
Community Dynamics Students can manipulate variables that can influence population growth. MAC
Dinosaurs Hypercard program that covers dinosaur taxonomy and paleontology. MAC .
Explorations in Biology Series of 16 simple simulations for general biology Hybrid CD.
Fundamentals on A and P Anatomy and Physiology Review software. Hybrid CD .
Graphical Analysis Statistical and graphing program. MAC .
Habitactics Missouri Dept of Conservation program that allows students to manipulate habitat variables and observe their effects. Hybrid CD
HyperFly Advanced Simulations of Drosophila crosses. MAC .
MacPig Computerized dissection of the fetal pig. MAC .
Microbes in motion Series of 14 simulations in Microbiology. Windows .
Pond Life Computerized key to over 79 different organisms that can be found in pond water. MAC .
Plant HyperText book Hypercard program that reviews over 200 botany terms. MAC
Plant Stacks Hypercard program that covers a variety of botany topics. MAC .
Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Visual plant identification system for wild flowers of the Rocky Mountains. MAC
School Stat Simple statistical and graphing program. MAC .
Species Diversity Interactive program on species diversity and richness. MAC .
Ultimate Human Body Illustrations of human anatomy. Windows .
Winter Hiking in Rocky Mt Park Visual tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. MAC .

 

VIDEOTAPES
Anatomy and Physiology Series - Each tape is approximately 30 min long, and is similar to a narrated slide show on tape. Tapes in the series include:
The Cell Respiratory System
The Skin Digestive System
Skeletal System Urinary System
Muscular System Endocrine System
Nervous System Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Special Senses Reproductive System
Cardiovascular System Reproduction in Humans
Lymphatic System  
 
How to use the Compound Microscope
The Hidden World of Microscopy
Internal Defenses
Landscapes and Interiors: An Introduction to Human Biology
Classification of Living Things
Diversity of Life
The Incredible Human Machine
The Living Clock
Biology of Bacteria
Biology of Viruses
Human Anatomy Video Atlas of the Upper Extremity
Human Anatomy Video Atlas of the Lower Extremity
The Infinite Voyage: The Geometry of Life
Mendelian Genetics
Scientific Graphs: How to Make and Make Sense of Them
Cell Structure and Energy Production
Basic Chemistry for Biology Students
Video Tutor for Anatomy and Physiology
Food Chains: A Bond of Life
Homeostasis
Fetal Pig Dissection
Childbirth: Journey Into Life

 

VIDEO DISKS
Prentice Hall Anatomy and Physiology Benjamin Cummings BioShow II
Optical Data Corporation Life Sciences West Biology Video Disk

 

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
  • Over 150 books covering a dozen or more different areas of biology and chemistry.
  • Microscopes and slides for anatomy and physiology, botany, zoology and microbiology
  • Various anatomy and physiology models