College Biology:Data Acquisition and Analysis
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Many years ago PASCO was born out of a science fair project, “The measurement of the charge of an electron.” So, designing equipment to make measurements in the science lab is a part of our DNA. For the past 47 years we have focused on developing and manufacturing better science instruments for science education.
We have also learned much over these years about what you require for instrumentation in your lab: accurate and repeatable measurement, durability, ease of use, a full set of analysis tools, and low cost. This is exactly what you will find in PASCO’s SPARKscience learning program. On the following pages you will find the SPARKscience solution for College Biology.
At PASCO we always remember that our role is to help you, the instructor, in the laboratory or field. We can only be successful when you are successful.
From the entire PASCO team, some 200 instructors, researchers, engineers, and professionals at PASCO, and our Science Education Partners worldwide... thank you for allowing us to be a partner in your biology laboratory.
PaulStokstad, President&Founder PASCOscientific
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Applications
Photosynthesisand CellularRespiration.................4-5
EthanolFermentation................5
Microscopy.........................................6
Diffusion/Osmosis........................7
Biotechnology..................................8
PlantPhysiology.............................9
HumanPhysiology.................... 10
Biomechanics................................ 11
Environmental Monitoring........................................12
WaterQuality................................13
SPARK Science Learning System™...............14-15
SPARKvue® Software.......................................16-17
Experiment Manual...................................................18
Complete Lab Solution.....................................19
Sensors and Specifications..........................20-21
SPARKvue HD..................................22
How to Contact Us.....................23
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Because PASCO designs and manufactures most of its equipment in the United States, we can provide the best technical support possible.
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Why Choose PASCO for Biology Data Acquisition and Analysis?
P Experiments= –Experimentsaredesignedfor
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everythingfromgasestoequilibrium.
= –Labactivitiesincludesampleassessments.
P Better Software = –SPARKvuesoftwarehasanintuitiveinterfacethat
keepsthefocusontheconceptsyouareteaching.Coming soon...SPARKvueHDforiPad®andAndroid™tablets!
= –Thesoftwarefunctionsthesamewhetheritisonthehandheld,touch-screenSPARKScienceLearningSystemoronyourowncomputersinthelab(seepage14).
P PASPORT Quality Sensors = –Ourrugged,fullydigitalsensorsensure
higheraccuracyandrepeatability.
= –Designedtomeettheneedsofbiologyinstructorsandstudents.
= –Pricedforeducation.
P Apparatus –Additionalapparatusand
equipmentmakeiteasytooutfitanentirelab.
Application – Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
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Calibrate to standard atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration with the push of a button.
Carbon Dioxide Gas SensorPS-2110
Oxygen Gas SensorPS-2126A
Metabolism ChamberME-6936
The Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Gas Sensors provide high accuracy, easy to use, and cost effective solutions for studying cellular processes in the lab. With the Metabolism Chamber, EcoChamber, or your own glassware, the applications are nearly limitless.
Students analyze oxygen gas consumption and carbon dioxide gas production of germinating pea seeds.
SpecificationsRange: 0 ppm to 300,000 ppmAccuracy: For range of 0 to 10,000 ppm: 100 ppm or 10% of value, whichever is greaterDefault Sample Rate: 1 HzOperating Temperature: 20°C to 30°CMaximum Sample Rate: 10 Hz
SpecificationsFlow Range: 0 to 100%Accuracy: ±1% (at constant temperature and pressure)Resolution: 0.025%Maximum Sample Rate: 100 HzProbe Shelf-life: Three years
Includes:Sensor, 250 mL sample bottle, sensor extension cable
Includes: Sensor, 250 mL sample bottle
SPARKvue software display; see page 16.
PASPORT Gas Sensors
Calibrate to standard atmospheric oxygen concentration with the push of a button.
With PASCO Probeware, Studying Cellular Processes Has Never Been Easier!
Application – Ethanol Fermentation
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The EcoChamber and sensors give a closed environment to study yeast activity.
Dissolved OxygenPS-2108
Ethanol SensorPS-2194
With the Photosynthesis Tank, students can measure the dissolved oxygen content in the environment of an aquatic plant. The PASPORT Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (or Water Quality Sensor) measures the oxygen concentration directly and provides quantitative results without the need for inferred measurements or chemical indicators. No more “what you should have seen is...” Turning the light on and off creates an easily analyzed graph in real time. Students can further their understanding of photosynthetic rates by adding dyes as colored filters.
Why rely on indirect indications of yeast activity during fermentation? PASCO offers a better way. The EcoChamber provides a closed system that is both durable and transparent and allows students to use Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Ethanol Sensors for a complete picture of what is going on during anaerobic respiration.Challenge students to explain the changes in concentration of each gas as the activity progresses, including the point at which the yeast predominantly changes from aerobic to anaerobic respiration.
SpecificationsRange: 0 to 20 mg/LCompensated Temperature: 10°C to 40°CAccuracy: ±10% without calibration; ±0.2 mg/L with calibrationResolution: 0.01 mg/LMaximum Sample Rate: 20 Hz
SPARKvue software display; see page 16.
Fast, Accurate Results in Controlled Experiments
Quantitative Study of Ethanol Fermentation
The Photosynthesis Tank has two concentric Plexiglas® chambers. This unique design allows students to control the environment without interfering with the measurements.
Recommended: Photosynthesis Tank SE-2521A Magnetic Stirrer SE-7700 (Shown above.)
Recommended: EcoChamber ME-6667 Magnetic Stirrer SE-7700 (Shown at left.)
SpecificationsAccuracy: 20% of reading Range: 0% to 3% gaseous
ethanol
Application – Microscopy
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ken-a-vision® Digital Monocular Comprehensive Scope 2SE-7246
This ken-a-vision® Digital Monocular Comprehensive Scope 2 connects directly to the SPARK Science Learning System or to your computer running SPARKvue.
Combine Powerful Digital Tools with Traditional Microscopy
SPARKvue software display; see page 16.
Use SPARKvue software to capture images and add drawing and text annotations. With a quick calibration the SPARKvue software can make onscreen measurements, making the small scale meaningful for students.
The Comprehensive Scope 2 offers a more powerful alternative for biology labs. This microscope features a mechanical stage, 3.2 megapixel camera, battery-powered lamp, and 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x magnification. Here is a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution that lets you combine digital tools with traditional microscopy skills.
Includes: 10x eyepiece; 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x objectives lenses (the 40x and 100x objectives are spring-loaded to avoid crushing slides and damaging optics); USB cable; calibration slide; and charger.
For use with SPARKvue:Requires a SPARK Science Learning System or a USB port on a computer (Mac or Windows) with SPARKvue version 1.3 or later.
Application – Diffusion/Osmosis
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Diffusion/Osmosis KitME-6942
Measure Diffusion and Osmosis Directly!
SPARKvue software display; see page 16.
While every biology student has seen a U-shaped tube with a permeable membrane separating a hypotonic and hypertonic solution, few have actually used this simple and elegant design for lab work. The Diffusion/Osmosis Kit contains the apparatus and a Dual Pressure Sensor that allows students to explore the rate of water movement. Students can quantify pressure changes accurately and in a fraction of the time it would take with a dialysis bag.
Includes: Diffusion/ Osmosis Apparatus (20 membranes and mounting stud), Dual Pressure Sensor (PS-2181), tubing, and connectors.
Students can observe water moving from the hypotonic side to the hypertonic side, across the membrane, down its concentration gradient.
The pre-cut, semipermeable dialysis membrane separates the apparatus into two chambers.
The apparatus is modeled after this classic and recognizable image.
The graph shows the pressure changes that occurred in the hypotonic and hypertonic chambers over 24 hours.
Features:P Graduated transparent columns
P Air-tight joints prevent pressure leaks
P Free-standing unit requires no additional lab equipment to hold it in place
P Plastic rather than glass columns improve durability and student safety
Also Available: Diffusion/Osmosis Apparatus (no sensor) ME-6940 Replacement Membranes (20-pack) ME-6941
How it works:The U-shaped tube of the Diffusion/Osmosis Apparatus consists of two separate columns connected by a semipermeable dialysis membrane. Osmotic movement of water across the membrane causes measurable changes in pressure and volume.
Application – Biotechnology
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Mitochondrial DNA and Its Role in DiseaseMitochondrial Genetics Kit BP-6946
Electrophoresis Classroom Set SE-7239
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Through pedigree construction and gel electrophoresis, students discover how a mitochondrial disease is inherited and diagnosed.
An Affordable Kit for Studying Genetics and Biotechnology Some diseases in organs with high energy demands – such as the eyes, liver, pancreas, kidneys, and heart – are the result of mutations in mitochondrial DNA. In this inquiry-based activity, students discover how a mitochondrial disease is inherited and diagnosed. (Activity jointly created by PASCO, the Carnegie Institution for Science, GENA, the Smithsonian Institute, and the University of Alabama.)
The Electrophoresis Classroom Set includes everything you need for six lab groups to conduct the mitochondrial genetics lab. Practice pipetting year after year using the DuraGel and measuring gels with the MtDNA GelSizer before using valuable consumables in the lab. Get fast results for two groups using the Dual Electrophoresis Apparatus by running two 7x7 gels simultaneously.
This lab uses molecular techniques to answer a question about how a mitochondrial disease is inherited and diagnosed. The lab consists of two essential activities: pedigree construction from patient case histories,
and molecular analysis of a point mutation in the mitochondrial genome. Students use restriction endonuclease digests and agarose gel electrophoresis to diagnose an inherited mitochondrial disease. They construct pedigrees from patient case histories and correlate patterns of inheritance with molecular diagnosis. Finally, they investigate the relation-ship between mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA in the synthesis of the protein complexes of the electron transport chain.
M12 Dual Electrophoresis
Apparatus (SE-7240)
Dual Electrophoresis Apparatus Accessories
Variable Micropipet (SE-7242)
EVT 300 Dual Power Supply (SE-7241)Includes:
M12 Dual Electrophoresis Apparatus (3), SE-7240EVT 300 Dual Power Supply (2), SE-7241 Variable Micropipet (3), SE-7242 Yellow Micropipet Tips, SE-7243 (2 racks of 96)PASCO MtDNA GelSizer image, SE-7245 DuraGel, SE-7244
Limited distribution in Western Europe and Australia.See pasco.com/edvotek for details.
Featured in the
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Application – Plant Physiology
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Amadeus Spectrometer SystemSE-7183
Barometer/ Low Pressure SensorPS-2113A
System includes Amadeus Spectrometer, tungsten light source with power supply, 1.8 m fiber-optic probe, USB cable, 10 cuvettes. Now compatible with SPARKvue software and SPARK Science Learning System (see pages 14-17).
Analyze Plant Pigment Absorption Spectrum
Transpiration Done Simply and Accurately
Absorption spectrum for spinach pigment extracted with acetone and diluted to 30% absorption.
Get faster, more accurate results from the labs you already do, such as plant pigmentation absorption.
SpecificationsRange: 350-850 nmResolution: 3 nm
With SPARKscience and the Amadeus Spectrometer System, students can conduct this classic lab in a fraction of the time. The ability to instantly see results challenges common misconceptions before students write their reports.
Set up a potometer using the Barometer/Low Pressure Sensor to measure those very small changes in pressure that indicate transpiration is taking place. By varying factors on the plant such as the presence of wind or humidity, students can see what effect environmental influences have on the rate of transpiration.
Using a plastic bag with water mimics a tropical environment in which a plant would experience less transpiration. Using a fan mimics windy environments where plants experience increased transpiration.
Students investigate transpiration using a very sensitive potometer that incorporates the PASPORT Barometer/Low Pressure Sensor.
SpecificationsRange: 4.4 in Hg to 34 in HgAccuracy: ±0.03 in HgResolution: 0.001 in HgMaximum Sample Rate: 20 HzOperating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
SPARKvue software display; see page 16.
Application – Human Physiology
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Blood Pressure SensorPS-2207 (Standard Cuff)
Breath Rate SensorPS-2187
SpirometerPS-2152
Respiration Rate SensorPS-2133
Exercise Heart Rate SensorPS-2129A
Hand Grip Heart Rate SensorPS-2186
EKG SensorPS-2111
SpecificationsVoltage: 0 to 4.5 mVResolution: 4.5 µVMaximum Sample Rate: 400 HzHeart Rate: 47 to 250 bpm, ±1 bpm
SpecificationsRange: 40 to 240 bpm, ±1 bpmMaximum Sample Rate: 5 Hz
SpecificationsHeart Rate: 36 to 200 bpm, ±1 bpmBlood Pressure: 0 to 375 mmHg, ±3 mmHg
SpecificationsRange: 40 to 240 bpm,
±1 bpm
Measuring the electrical signals from the cardiac muscle allows the heart rate to be measured even during exercise. The electrode belt fits around the ribcage and wirelessly transmits the cardiac signal to the sensor. Wear against the skin for best results, but can be worn over a shirt if saline solution is applied under the electrodes.
Generate a personal EKG graph to learn the heart cycle and calculate the intervals between waves. Using the graph tools, students can make annotations and measurements directly on their data and submit their work electronically.
Reinforce blood pressure concepts and labs with a digital sphygmomanometer. Students can compare their results against aneroid sphygmomanometers and mercury mano-meters, and explore the effects of exercise, body position, and caffeine on blood pressure.
Make Physiology Lectures Come Alive with These PASPORT Sensors!
NOTE: The EKG Sensor is designed for educational purposes and is not suitable for medical diagnoses.
SPARKvue software display; see page 16.
Comes with 100 self-adhesive conductive patches.
Recommended: EKG Patches (pkg. of 100) CI-6620
Recommended: Extra Clips (10) PS-2568 Extra Masks (10) PS-2567
Recommended: Mouthpieces (10) PS-2522
With minimal airflow resistance, this sensor measures inhalation and exhalation in liters. Compare athletes and non-athletes, smokers and non- smokers, as well as the effects of exercise on lung capacity. Comes with 10 disposable mouthpieces for student safety.
Includes: Sensor, tubing, pressure clips (10), masks (10)
Application – Biomechanics
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Human Eye ModelOS-8477A
GoniometerPS-2137
Human Arm ModelPS-2611
Force SensorPS-2104
Recommended: Basic Optics Light Source OS-8470 Optics Caliper (set of 5) OS-8468 Adjustable Focal Lens OS-8494
PASCO’s Goniometer helps students better understand the physics of the human body. The Goniometer can be connected to the knee, hip, or elbow joints to measure angle changes during a variety of motions. Measure the angular position, velocity, and acceleration for the arm or leg.
The PS-2137 includes one Angle Sensor and one Goniometer Probe with Velcro® connection kit. To measure the motion of two joints simultaneously, simply purchase another Goniometer Probe (PS-2138) separately.
Eyeglass Lens SlotsChange to correct vision
Plastic EyeballHolds water to simulate the vitreous humor
RetinaThree positions for near-sighted, far-sighted, and normal vision
Crystalline Eye LensInterchangeable lenses to
focus on near and far objects. Additional slots for pupil and
asymmetric lens
Corneal LensFixed glass lens
Blind SpotSimulates retina attachment point
Working Model of the Human Eye: Two lenses areused to form images on the retina. Sealed tank holds water to simulate the vitreous humor. Size and orientation of the illuminated object can be easily measured.Study the Optics of Normal Vision and Vision Correction: Use the included plastic lenses to create images for normal vision, far-sightedness, near-sightedness, and astigmatism. Additional lenses are placed in front of the eye to correct for vision problems.Interchangeable Crystalline Lens: The crystalline lens is surrounded by water (vitreous humor). By changing the crystalline lens, the eye can focus on both near and far objects.Movable Retina: Three positions to demonstrate near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and normal vision.Variable Pupil Size: Students can observe the change in brightness and clarity of the image as the pupil size is reduced.
SpecificationsRange: 0° to 120ºAccuracy: 2% of measurementResolution: 0.25ºMaximum Sample Rate: 500 Hz
The Human Arm Model simulates the muscles and motion of an actual human arm. To activate the arm motion, students pull on the cord with a Force Sensor. Changes in position are measured at the shoulder and elbow using the two built-in
sensors. The Arm can perform many types of motion, such as extending and lifting an object, curling, or throwing a ball overhand. Different arm muscles are activated,
depending on which pulleys are selected. Static force measure-ments can also be made to see how the muscle tension changes at various arm positions.
Includes: Arm Model and Angle Sensor* Requires two Force Sensors (below) and an interface with three PASPORT ports, or two interfaces.
SpecificationsRange: ±50 NAccuracy: 1%Max Sample Rate: 1000 HzOverlimit Protection prevents damage from force greater than 50 N
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Application – Environmental Monitoring
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Weather/Anemometer SensorPS-2174
Soil Moisture SensorPS-2163 GPS Position Sensor
PS-2175
Flat pH ElectrodePS-2182
SpecificationsWind Speed: 1 to 65 mphBarometer: 24 to 34 inHgHumidity: 0 to 100% RH ±2%, 0 g/m3 to 50 g/m3 ±10% AHTemperature: -20°C to 55°C ±0.5°C
SpecificationsRange: 0 to 45% volumetric water
content in soilCable Length: 5 mAccuracy: ±4%Operating Temperature: -40°C to 60°C
SpecificationsMeasures: Latitude, longitude, elevation, velocity, number of satellitesAccuracy: 5 m to 10 m, depending on signal strength
SpecificationspH Range: 0 to 14 pHOperating Temperature: 5° to 80°CIsopotential Point: ~7.0 pHPrecision: 0.02 pH
The Weather/Anemometer Sensor measures wind speed and wind chill in addition to temperature, barometric pressure, relative and absolute humidity, and dew point.
Using My World GIS software and PASCO’s GPS Position Sensor is a fast and affordable way to map data from the field. Whether you choose to use this award-winning software or your own solution, it’s easy to import data from sensors, custom location data, or map existing data sets.
Spatially Represent Data with My World GIS
By mapping data, students can more easily recognize patterns or identify environmental factors that explain their data.
Study soil conditions in different settings to identify optimal environments for different plant species.
SPARKvue software display; see page 16.
Recommended: My World GIS 10-Seat License SE-7364 My World GIS 35-Seat License SE-7365 My World GIS Site License SE-7366
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Application – Water Quality
Water Quality SensorPS-2169
Water Quality ColorimeterPS-2179
SpecificationsTemperature: -35°C to 135°CpH: 0-14 pH ±0.1 pH Dissolved Oxygen: 0-20 mg/LConductivity: 0-100,000 µS/cm with 10x probe
Using PASCO’s full suite of water quality sensors, you and your students can spend more time interpreting data and less time collecting it.
The PASPORT Water Quality Sensor combines four measurements into one very compact module. This MultiMeasure™ sensor simultaneously measures water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity. No more fumbling with multiple sensors in the field!
Conduct colorimetric tests in the field and avoid the mess and tedium of mixing chemicals.
See page 21 for ezSample® Snap Vial Kits.
Fast, Accurate Results from PASCO’s Water Quality Sensors
Convenience in field measurement – the Water Quality Sensor captures four important measurements at once: dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and temperature.
Also Recommended: Turbidity Sensor PS-2122 Thermocline Sensor PS-2151 Salinity Sensor PS-2195 Flow Rate/ Temperature Sensor PS-2130 Water Quality Field Guide PS-2829A
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SPARK Science Learning System
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SPARK Science Learning System™
A fully integrated touch-screen, standalone biology data system
SPARK Charging Station PS-2570
Conveniently store and charge up to 10 SPARK Science Learning Systems with a single power source.
SPARK Science Learning System™
PS-2008A
Includes Fast Response Temperature Probe, Voltage Probe, and more than 60 pre-installed, guided-inquiry SPARKlabs.
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SPARK Science Learning System
BOTTOM VIEW
TOP VIEW
Two Sensor Portsconnect any of over
70 PASPORT Sensors
Durable Rubberized Handles
Charging Adapter Port
Power Switch
Large, high-resolution (640 x 480) finger-touch screen keeps focus on science, not menus
Start/stop data collectionfor one-hand operation, left or right
Convenient Contact Pads for use with SPARK Charging Station
Built-in Temperature and Voltage Sensor Ports A fully integrated touch-screen, standalone biology data system
SPARKvue® Software Site License PS-2400
(one license per department)
See page 16.
SPARKlink®
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Includes two sensor ports, built-in Temperature and Voltage Sensors with probes, USB connection, and rugged polycarbonate case.
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Two USB Ports connect to printers,
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SPARKvue Software
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Ideal for BiologySPARKvue fully supports the biology learning process. It provides rich visualization and analysis tools to enhance the biology lab experience. Use SPARKvue software on your own computers or tablets, so you control the instruments you need for the experiments you want.
With SPARKvue software, you can: P Collectreal-timedatafromvarioussensors. P Displaythedatawithmultiplevisualizations. P Analyzethedataatthetouchofafinger. P Journaltheexperimentelectronicallyforsaving,
sharing,andprinting.(Studentscantakesnapshotsofkeypagesanytimeandsavethemintheirjournal,wheretheycanbeorganizedandlabeled.)
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Simple Steps for Data Acquisition and Analysis
4. Share your findings – Completed experiments can be saved, exported, and printed from the electronic journal, for easy collection and grading.
3. Interpret the results – Make notes, draw conclusions, and answer questions on the same page as the data.
1. Perform the experiment – Visualize the most important data in a display, in a table, and as a graph.
2. Analyze the data – Highlight select data, then perform statistical and graphical analysis.
Need more information?Contact us: [email protected] or 916-786-3800
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The Experiments
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26 Challenging Experiments P Major introductory and general biology
topics covered.P Designed by biology educators to help teach
students through guided-inquiry.P Lab activities include sample assessments.
Supports Effective Student Learning P Make predictions before data sets are collected.P Use critical thinking skills to answer embedded
questions in each activity.P Multiple choice questions bridge the gap between
lecture and lab, and help students gain confidence for exams.
P Extended inquiry suggestions allow for further investigations.
Designed to Assist the InstructorP Flash drive contains editable MS Word version of
student handouts and PDF of full teacher edition.
College Biology Lab Manual ExperimentsThe Cell
P pH and Buffers* P Exploring Surface to Area to Volume Ratios* P Diffusion* P Diffusion and Osmosis* P Enzyme Catalysis* P Exploring the Effects of pH on Amylase Activity* P Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis* P Factors That Affect Photosynthetic Activity* P Cellular Respiration* P Measuring Aerobic Cellular Respiration in Yeast* P Fermentation in Yeast*
Biotechnology
P Bacterial Transformation P Mitochondrial Genetics and Biotechnology
Genetics
P Mitosis and Meiosis P Genetics of Organisms with Drosophila
Melanogaster P Evolution and Population Genetics
Animal and Plant Physiology
P Transpiration* P Reflex versus Reaction P Endotherms and Ectotherms:
Temperature Regulation in Animals* P Physiology of the Circulatory System* P Animal Behavior
Ecology
P Air Pollution and Acid Rain* P Population Ecology* P Elodea and the Snail* P Interrelationship of Plants and Animals* P Dissolved Oxygen and Primary Productivity*
College Biology Instructor GuidePS-3800
Also Available:Instructor Guide Flash Drive Only PS-3801 Student Lab Activity Blackline Master PS-3802
* These 19 experiments can be performed with the sensors and apparatus included in the Advanced Biology Standard Sensor Bundle (PS-2926A) on the opposite page. For a list of sensors you need to complete all 26 labs, go to pasco.com/resources
College Biology Instructor Guide
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The Complete Solution
Water Quality Colorimeter PS-1279 page 13
Water Quality Field Guide PS-2829A page 13
Weather/Anemometer Sensor PS-2174 page 12
Other Equipment & Kits Amadeus Spectrometer System SE-7163 page 9
Diffusion/Osmosis Apparatus ME-6940 page 7
Diffusion/Osmosis Kit ME-6942 page 7
Electrophoresis Classroom Set SE-7239 page 8
ken-a-vision® Digital Monocular Comprehensive Scope 2 SE-7246 page 6
Magnetic Stirrer SE-7700 page 5
Mitochondrial Genetics Kit BP-6946 page 8
Red Tide Absorption Spectrometer System PS-2642 page 21
Environmental Monitoring ezSample™ Snap Vial Kits page 21 • Ammonia EZ-2334 • Chlorine EZ-2339 • Iron EZ-2331 • Nitrate EZ-2333A • Phosphate EZ-2337
Flat pH Electrode PS-2182 page 12
Flow Rate/Temperature Sensor PS-2130 page 21
GPS Position Sensor PS-2175 page 12
My World GIS page 12 • 10-Seat License SE-7364 • 35-Seat License SE-7365 • Site License SE-7366
Salinity Sensor PS-2195 page 21
Soil Moisture Sensor PS-2163 page 12
Thermocline Sensor PS-2151 page 21
Turbidity Sensor PS-2122 page 21
Human Physiology Breath Rate Sensor PS-2187 page 10
EKG Sensor PS-2111 page 10
Exercise Heart Rate Sensor PS-2129A page 10
Force Sensor PS-2104 page 11
Goniometer PS-2137 page 11
Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor PS-2186 page 10
Human Arm Model PS-2166 page 11
Human Eye Model OS-8477A page 11
Respiration Rate Sensor PS-2133 page 10
Skin/Surface Temperature Probe PS-2131 page 21
Spirometer Sensor PS-2152 page 10
Water Quality Sensor
Ethanol Sensor
Colorimeter Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor
Oxygen Gas Sensor
Barometer/Low Pressure Sensor
Quad Temp Sensor
Advanced Biology Standard Sensor Bundle PS-2926A
Select the Interface
Add the Manual
Select Additional Apparatus (see pages 20-21)
Add the Sensor Bundle – Or create your own from the following or from the list on pages 20-21.
SPARK Science Learning System™ PS-2008A
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Includes Fast Response Temperature Probe, Voltage Probe and more than 60 pre-installed, guided-inquiry SPARKlabs.
It’s Easy to Add PASCO Data Acquisition to Your Lab
SPARKlink®
PS-2009
SPARKvue® Site LicensePS-2400
Includes two sensor ports, built-in Temperature and Voltage Sensors with probes, USB connection, and rugged polycarbonate case.
College Biology Instructor Guide PS-3800 Shown on opposite page.
For use with or without a computer For use with a computer
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Blood Pressure Sensor
Included in this bundle, but not shown here: Photosynthesis Tank, EcoChamber, Metabolism Chamber, and Aquatic Productivity Bottles (see photos on pp. 20-21).
Biology Sensors
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This shaded box contains all the probeware needed to perform 19 of the 26 labs in the College Biology Instructor Guide. See the list of labs on page 18.
Choose the Advanced Biology Standard Sensor Bundle or select individual sensors.Apparatus Included in the Advanced Biology Standard Sensor BundlePS-2926A
Water Quality Sensor PS-2169
Oxygen Gas Sensor PS-2126A
Barometer/Low Pressure Sensor PS-2113A
Photosynthesis Tank PS-2521A
Aquatic Productivity Bottles ME-6937
Ethanol SensorPS-2194
Specifications:Temperature: –35°C to +135°C, ±0.5°CpH: 0 to 14 pH, ±0.1 pH Dissolved Oxygen: 0 to 20 mg/lConductivity: 0 to 100,000 µS/cm with 10x probe
Specifications:Flow Range: 0 to 100%Accuracy: ±1% (at constant temperature)Resolution: 0.025%Maximum Sample Rate: 100 HzProbe Shelf-life: 3 years
Specifications:Range: 4.4 in Hg to 34 in HgAccuracy: ±0.03 in HgResolution: 0.001 in HgMaximum Sample Rate: 20 HzOperating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Specifications:Volume: ~300 mLMaterial: Plexiglas®
Specifications:Light Blockage: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%Bottle Volume: 315 mLMaterial: PETE
Specifications:Accuracy: 20% of readingRange: 0% to 3% gaseous ethanol
Specifications:Measures up to 40 drops per second with drops as small as 0.5 mm.Silicone rubber-sealed polypropylene is fluid resistant and protects sensor from mild acids and bases.Automatically recalibrates for maximum sensitivity each time the unit is turned on. Holds up to three sensors in a 150 mL beakerLED drop indicatorUV filter rejects all visible light; not susceptible to variations in room lighting
Specifications:Range: 0 ppm to 300,000 ppmAccuracy: For range of 0 to 10,000 ppm: 100 ppm or 10% of value, whichever is greaterDefault Sample Rate: 1 HzOperating Temperature: 20°C to 30°CMaximum Sample Rate: 10 Hz
Specifications:Heart Rate: 36 to 200 bpm, ±1 bpmBlood Pressure: 0 to 375 mmHg, ±3 mmHG
Specifications:Liquid Volume: 3.3 LTotal Volume: 4.5 LMaterial: Acrylic
High-Accuracy Drop Counter PS-2117
Carbon Dioxide Sensor PS-2110
Blood Pressure Sensor PS-2207 (Standard Cuff)
EcoChamber ME-6667
Quad Temperature Sensor PS-2143 Metabolism
Chamber ME-6936
Specifications:Range: -35°C to 135°C with stainless steel probe; -10°C to 70°C with Fast Response or Skin/Surface ProbesAccuracy: ±0.5°C
Specifications:Volume: 250 mLMaterial: PETG
Colorimeter PS-2121
Specifications:Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°CWavelengths: 660 nm (red); 610 nm (orange); 565 nm (green); 468 nm (blue)
Biology Sensors
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Weather/Anemometer SensorPS-2174 Specifications:Wind Speed: 1 to 65 mphBarometer: 24 to 34 inHgHumidity: 0 to 100% RH, ±2%; 0 g/m3 to 50 g/m3, ±10% AHTemperature: -20°C to 55°C, ±0.5°CDew Point: -50°C to 55°C, ±2%Maximum Sample Rate: 5 Hz
Soil Moisture Sensor PS-2163 Specifications:Range: 0 to 45% volumetric water content, ±4% Cable Length: 5 m
Salinity Sensor PS-2195 Specifications:Range: 1 to 55 ppt, ±1% Temperature Compensation: ±0.5 ppt from 0°C to 45°C at 33 ppt
Thermocline Sensor PS-2151 Specifications:Depth (pressure) Sensor: 0 m to 10.5 m, ±0.15 m Temperature: 0°C to 100°C,±1.5°C
Flow Rate/ Temperature Sensor PS-2130 Specifications:Flow Range: 0 m/s to 3.5 m/s Temperature Range: -10°C to 50°CMaximum Length: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Turbidity Sensor PS-2122 Specifications:Range: 0 NTU to 400 NTUAccuracy: 0 to 20 NTU: ±0.2 NTU20 to 100 NTU: ±0.5 NTU 100 to 400 NTU: ±1.0 NTUTemperature Range: 5°C to 40°C (recommended)Maximum Sample Rate: 5 Hz
Water Quality Colorimeter PS-2179 Specifications:Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
ezSample™ Snap Vial KitsAmmonia EZ-2334 Measurable Ranges: 0 to 3 mg/l
Chlorine EZ-2339 Measurable Ranges: 0 to 6 mg/l
Iron EZ-2331 Measurable Ranges: 0 to 7 mg/l
Nitrate EZ-2333A Measurable Ranges: 0 to 2 mg/l
Phosphate EZ-2337 Measurable Ranges: 0 to 8 mg/l
Goniometer PS-2137 Specifications:Range: 0 to 340°Accuracy: 2% of the measurementMaximum Sample Rate: 500 Hz
Exercise Heart Rate SensorPS-2129A Specifications:Range: 40 to 240 bpm, ±1 bpmMaximum Sample Rate: 5 Hz
Hand Grip Heart Rate SensorPS-2186 Specifications:Range: 40 to 240 bpm,±1 bpm
EKG Sensor PS-2111 Specifications:Voltage: 0 to 4.5 mVResolution: 4.5 µVMaximum Sample Rate: 400 HzHeart Rate: 47 to 250 bpm, ±1 bpm
Spirometer SensorPS-2152 Specifications:Sample Rate Range: 50 Hz to 100 Hz
Breath Rate Sensor PS-2187 Specifications:Modes: Every breath,four-breath average
Respiration Rate SensorPS-2133 Specifications:Maximum Sample Rate: 20 Hz
Skin/Surface Temperature Probe PS-2131 Specifications:Range: -10°C to 70°C
GPS Position Sensor PS-2175 Specifications:Measures: Latitude, longitude, elevation, velocity, number of satellites Accuracy: 5 m to 10 m,depending on signal strength
Amadeus Spectrometer SystemSE-7183 Specifications:Emission: The 1.8 meter fiber- optic cable allows measurements wherever the sourceAbsorbance: Place the sample in the cuvette, the fiber-optic probe in the light beam and measure absorbanceFluorescence: Place the sample in the cuvette, the fiber-optic probe perpendicular to the light beam and measure fluorescenceSpectral Range: 350 to 850 nmResolution: 3 nm (FWHM) total of 300 datapointsLight Source: Tungsten (not LEDs, which are used in some inexpensive spectrometers)
Red Tide Absorption Spectrometer SystemPS-2642 Specifications:Wavelength Range: 350-980 nmResolution: 2 nm
Flat pH ElectrodePS-2182 Specifications:pH Range: 0 to 14 pHOperating Temperature: 5°C to 80°CIsopotential Point: ~7.0 pHPrecision: 0.02 pH Connector: BNCCable Length: 1 m
Non-Contact Temperature Sensor PS-2197 Specifications:Range: -70°C to 380°C Accuracy: ±0.5°CResponse Time: Less than 0.1 sMaximum Sample Rate: 200 HzField of View: ±35°
Ultraviolet Light Sensor PS-2149 Specifications:Spectral Response of 315 nm to 400 nm (with filter)Photodiode sensing elementMaximum Sample Rate: 1000 Hz
Infrared Light SensorPS-2148 Specifications:Measure intensity in Watts/MeterMaximum Sample Rate: 100 HzBuilt-in Thermistor to measure temperature of the “cold” side of the thermopile in °C, °F or K
Additional Sensors and Apparatus for the Biology Lab
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Just one of the college biology experiments performed easier, faster, and with greater benefit to the student when using PASCO’s SPARK Science Learning System’s data acquisition and analysis (see pages 14-15). See even more experiments inside.
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