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FOA Lecture 11: Fiber Optic Network Design Part 3
No full textThis is the 11th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This 3rd lecture on fiber optic network design covers choosing components appropriate for network installation. It discusses fiber, cable, connectors, splices and hardware and the criteria that should be used to chose the proper components for a specific design project. Running time for the lecture is 11:18. Flash is required to view the video
FOA Lecture 15: Five Ways To Test Fiber Optic Cable Plants
No full textThis is Lecture 15 in the FOA series on fiber optics. In this lecture, the presenter discusses the five (5) different ways that international standards offer to test an installed cable plant. He discusses where each method is appropriate and the merits and problems with each. Running time for the lecture is 12:01. Flash is required to view the video
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
No full textAt Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve visitors can explore cinder cones, lava tubes, lava flows, and other volcanic features. Craters of the Moon is run by the National Park Service and offers a variety of educational programs for all ages as well as interpretive programs and a visitor center. Resource Chests available by mail or from area locations contain materials to help prepare pre-and post-trip lessons about the monument. These chests contain a Craters of the Moon video tape, other related videos, slide sets with scripts, maps, teachers' curriculum guides, rock specimens, and a number of other references and pamphlets. Available for download from the website are a photo glossary of volcanic terms and other geoscience educational materials, curriculum guides and resources for teachers, and information on the Jr. Ranger Program
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Summer Internships
No full textHBOI summer internships with stipend are open to graduate students and undergrads with minimum 2 years of class work completed. The ten-week program pairs student with a mentor to conduct research project. Areas of study may include, but are not limited to: aquaculture, biomedical marine research, marine biology, marine mammal research, marine natural product chemistry, marine microbiology, ocean engineering, ocean technology, and oceanography. Limited openings, website describes the competitive application process and requirements. Located in Ft. Pierce, FL
US Historical Climate: Excel Statistical
No full textIn this intermediate Excel activity, students import US Historical Climate Network mean temperature data into Excel from a station of their choice. They are then guided through the activity on how to use Excel for statistical calculations, graphing, and linear trend estimates. The activity assumes some familiarity with Excel. On this Starting Point page, users can access information about the exercise's learning goals, context for use, teaching notes and tips, teaching materials, assessment ideas, references and topics covered
Crystallography Learning Module
No full textThis page from the Support Center for Microsystems Education features a learning module which provides a solid overview of crystallography. Additionally, activities are included on the Miller Index, Breaking Wafers, and creating an Origami Crystal. A participant guide, instructor guide (both in PDF format) and a comprehensive powerpoint presentation are included. Users are encouraged to register and log in in order to access the full content on the site
Short Tandem Repeat DNA Internet Database
No full textThis website contains comprehensive information relating to forensic DNA analysis. It has material from an introductory to an advanced level on forensic DNA technology. The material provides general information on DNA markers that are of interest to human identification. The site contains both introductory and in-depth discussions of short tandem repeats (STRs) and other DNA markers currently used by the forensic community. Powerpoint and PDF presentations on STR training material are available and can be readily downloaded
The Carbon Cycle
No full textThis Earth Observatory site contains detailed information on the carbon cycle of the Earth. It provides an explanation of the role of carbon in the geologic carbon cycle followed by a discussion of carbon in the life process, including photosynthesis and respiration. Carbon sinks on land and in the ocean are covered next, followed by the human role in the cycle. Lastly, the activity of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (NASA), and that of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) in the exploration of the connection of the carbon cycle to weather and climate is covered
Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)
No full textThe Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) website includes a collection of educational resources related to climate and energy science. The site also hosts an online community for educators to share and discuss resources and teaching methodology
Wetlands - Then and Now
No full textThis instructional guide is designed to provide instructors with lecture materials and resources that describe the various ways that wetlands are classified, their current status and a historical perspective on wetlands. Trajectories and drivers of wetland loss and degradation in the United States are emphasized. Current wetland issues including the loss of mangrove wetlands and the impacts of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are also examined. Student objectives, a general lecture outline and a more detailed PowerPoint presentation with instructor notes are provided. Instructors who are looking for videos or additional print and web-based resources on the topics covered here should consult the resources list provided at the end of this module where these resources are summarized and cited.Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:* Describe the various classification schemes used to categorize wetland types* Describe changes in the human perception of wetlands* Describe historical trends in the loss and degradation of wetlands with an emphasis on those in the United States* Describe the primary drivers of wetland loss* Evaluate the loss of mangrove wetlands and the impact of oil spills as examples of short-term and long-term impacts on wetland