Biology
Tutoring
At the Learning Centre, we can help you succeed in your Biology courses. One-on-one tutoring is available - just drop in at the Broadway campus, use the email webform, or our online tutoring via instant messenging.
Study Resources
We have several worksheets for self-study, as well as the required textbooks and lab manuals for upgrading and university transfer biology courses at VCC. For students in Biology 12, our computer lab at the Broadway campus has the media CD from the textbook available for your use. You will also find useful information in the Library's subject guides for Biology and Biology 1100.
Worksheets
The following worksheets are available online. They represent only a small sampling of what we have. The full complement of worksheets is available at the Learning Centre.
| Topic | Worksheet Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry for Biology | Broadway |
| Evolution | Evolution | Broadway |
| Genetics | Genetics Practice Problems from Pretty Easy to Ugly Difficult | Broadway |
| Genetics | Vocabulary for Genetics | Broadway |
| Nervous System | Nerve Cell Anatomy | Broadway |
| Nervous System | Nerves - Signal Transmission | Broadway |
| Nervous System | Nerves - Transmission Between Cells | Broadway |
| Plants | Life Cycle of a Fern | Broadway |
Links
Gray's Anatomy |
The Bartleby.com edition of Henry Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings (many in color) from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn. |
| Biology Animations | Animations to help visualize processes in human biology. (Recommended for Bio 0983, 0993, and 1200) |
| Biology Project | Animations, review material, and activities for several biology topics. |
| Brain Connection | Excellent site about the brain and learning! You will find articles, brain building activities (for kids and adults), animations of brain processes, a library, a gallery, an anatomy section and more |
| DNA From The Beginning |
Animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity |
| Ecology Resources | Animations and activities on ecology topics from the University of Alberta. Check out the topics on the right hand side for more. (Recommended for Bio 0861, 1871, and 1100) |
| eNature |
FIELD GUIDES ... search more than 5,500 species |
| Evolution 101 |
One-stop source of everything about evolution. Topics: what evolution is, how it works, how it factors into your life, how research in evolutionary biology is performed, and how ideas in this area have changed over time |
| Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms |
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) created the Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms to help people without scientific backgrounds understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research. Simply click on the term of interest to open a page with a wealth of information, including the term's pronunciation, audio information, images and additional links to related terms. Students, teachers and parents will find the glossary an easy-to-use, always available learning source on genetics. |
| Tree of Life |
The Tree of Life Web Project (ToL) is a collaborative effort of biologists and nature enthusiasts from around the world. On more than 10,000 World Wide Web pages, the project provides information about biodiversity, the characteristics of different groups of organisms, and their evolutionary history |
Links (Tutorials)
| Microscope Tutorial |
Microscope tutorial for a Biology 20 course in the Saskatchewan school system. Topics: the parts, microscope calculations, etc ... |
| YOUTUBE: Microscope Tutorial (Part 1) |
John Sowash demonstrates: 1. Parts of the microscope 2. Parts that you can adjust 3. Using your microscope (7:15) |
| YOUTUBE: Microscope Tutorial (Part 2) |
John Sowash demonstrates: 1. Total Magnification 2. Common mistakes (4:15) |
| YOUTUBE: Sheep Heart Dissection |
Sheep heart dissection video ... 2:24 |