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Discovery, Cloning, And Analysis Of Novel Fluorescent Proteins From Various Color Morphs Of Corynactis Californica, Christine E. Schnitzler
Discovery, Cloning, And Analysis Of Novel Fluorescent Proteins From Various Color Morphs Of Corynactis Californica, Christine E. Schnitzler
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Although the number of fluorescent protein (FP) genes cloned from the GFP family continues to increase, few studies of GFP-type pigments in non-bioluminescent, non-symbiotic organisms have been attempted. The first goal of this study was to locate, clone, characterize, and analyze fluorescent proteins from an organism exhibiting these traits in order to better understand their evolution and function. I successfully cloned two full-length GFP homologs by applying a FACS-based screening method to a cDNA library constructed from a temperate corallimorpharian, Corynactis californica. The full-length coding regions of each gene were subcloned into an expression vector and bacterial cultures were used …
Developing An Educational Portfolio And Survey For The New Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center : A Capstone Project ..., Tera Farnsworth
Developing An Educational Portfolio And Survey For The New Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center : A Capstone Project ..., Tera Farnsworth
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Environmental interpretation allows people to gain an understanding of their surroundings, know why the environment is important and to have a greater appreciation for the environment as a whole. By creating a visitors center in Santa Cruz the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary would like to create educational programs for the public and students to make people more environmentally aware. The overall goal for my project was to compile a database of informal science education centers in the Monterey and Santa Cruz areas, compile a database of schools in Santa Cruz County and use this information to aid in the …
Observations On Five Coral Diseases And Coral Bleaching Along The North And West Coasts Of Dominica, West Indies : A Capstone Project ..., Jeremy Kerr
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Scleractinian diseases and bleaching have been studied for about 30 years. And yet, very little is known about the vectors, pathogens, and long-term effects of coral disease and coral bleaching. In the 1990s, the reported number of coral diseases escalated significantly. Black Band Disease, White Plague, Dark Spot Syndrome, Yellow Blotch Disease, Aspergillosis, and Coral Bleaching events have been identified and reported in the coral reef ecosystems of Dominica since 2000. This study aims to add to the knowledge base of these coral afflictions around Dominica. The data collected in this survey are from the north and west shores of …
Water Resources On The Monterey Peninsula : How The Efficient Use Of Water Through Increased Conservation, Water Reuse, And Aquifer Storage And Recovery Can Help To Meet Water Demands In The Urban Sector : A Capstone Project ..., Jessica Sharkey
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
As the population along our nation's coastline continues to increase, greater demands are placed on potable water supplies. In response to this and the contamination of groundwater and surface water due to pollution, communities such as the Monterey Peninsula are looking for alternatives to alleviate water supply problems. However, the development of new water supplies can be costly and have adverse environmental impacts. Through an extensive literature review and communication with experts in their respective fields, recommendations are made as to the best options available to meet current water demands without the development of new water supplies. An emphasis is …
Community Patterns In Geothermally Influenced Sediments, Aroon Melwani
Community Patterns In Geothermally Influenced Sediments, Aroon Melwani
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This study examined the previously unknown macrofaunal of a deep-sea cold seep and two shallow hydrothermal vents. In Chapter I, I investigate a deep-sea cold seep ("Clam Field", 950m depth) located in Monterey Bay, California. In chapter II, I report upon shallow vents that were located in Bahia Concepcion (12m depth), Mexico, and in White Point (8m depth), California. I tested whether the infaunal community compositions in these systems were different from the surrounding communities, and if the observed differences were related to the abundance of food in the deep-sea and the chemosynthetic production of the cold seep. In Chapter …
Global Phylogeography Of Thresher Sharks (Alopias Spp.) Inferred From Mitochondrial Dna Control Region Sequences : A Thesis ..., Tonatiuh Trejo
Global Phylogeography Of Thresher Sharks (Alopias Spp.) Inferred From Mitochondrial Dna Control Region Sequences : A Thesis ..., Tonatiuh Trejo
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The family Alopiidae is comprised of three species: the pelagic (Alopias pelagicus), bigeye (A. superciliosus), and common (A. vulpinus) thresher sharks. Alopias pelagicus occurs only in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, while the other two species are distributed worldwide. Despite growing conservation concerns, genetic relatedness among thresher shark populations is poorly known. I examined the phylogeographic structure of each species using DNA sequences from the mitochondrial control region. Alopias samples were collected from the East and West coasts of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of California, Clipperton Atoll, Guatemala, Ecuador, Hawaii, Taiwan, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, South …
Healthy Eating And Physical Activity Curriculum, Adriana Gallegos
Healthy Eating And Physical Activity Curriculum, Adriana Gallegos
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Curriculum is a bilingual, culturally competent educational curriculum that was developed to address the problem of childhood obesity and it is directed towards parents. This curriculum consists of an hour-long bilingual presentation (on PowerPoint) that addresses healthy eating habits, how to read a food label, and family-based physical activities. Additionally, HEPA curriculum includes detailed instructions on how to present the PowerPoint; a pre and post-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in terms of knowledge gained; a directory of community based recreation/physical activity options; and relevant handouts and materials to support the presentation.
Students Perceptions Of Curriculum And Pedagogy In A Newcomer Program, Felicia Billey
Students Perceptions Of Curriculum And Pedagogy In A Newcomer Program, Felicia Billey
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The focus of this study was to learn about student perceptions of curriculum and teaching pedagogy in their Newcomer classroom. In order to research this topic I conducted a case study of the Newcomer class that I teach. During a six-week period I implemented four teaching strategies that I believed to be affective for second language acquisition. The data collected through parent and student interviews, student free writes, as well as my own observations, reflects on these four strategies. The research reveals that students are enthusiastic and motivated to learn when they are encouraged to incorporate their prior experiences. Data …
The Flexible Grouping Workshop : An Inquiry Into Effective Facilitation In A Collaborative Professional Development Setting For Teachers, Peggy Morrison
The Flexible Grouping Workshop : An Inquiry Into Effective Facilitation In A Collaborative Professional Development Setting For Teachers, Peggy Morrison
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This action research investigation studies the facilitation of a collaborative professional development workshop for teachers, "Flexible Grouping Strategies for Organization of Differentiated ELD Instruction." The premises of the professional development practice under study were that as professional educators, teachers have the professional judgment, expertise and experience to improve instruction, that teachers can build new knowledge on the foundation of expertise and experience they possess, and that through dialogue and collaboration teachers can articulate and augment their collective knowledge and skills. The author seeks to understand how the facilitator can best include expert input and structure interactions in the workshop to …
Community College And The Re-Entry Student : Addressing Obstacles That Affect The Success Of Non-Traditional Female Students, Mary Helen Porter
Community College And The Re-Entry Student : Addressing Obstacles That Affect The Success Of Non-Traditional Female Students, Mary Helen Porter
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Re-entry women students on community college campuses have become an increasingly numerous and diverse group culturally, economically, and in their educational background. The reasons these women are returning to school are as varied as the women. However, many of these non-traditional students do not achieve the academic goals they have set for themselves. This qualitative research project identifies and addresses the barriers and obstacles which prevent re-entry women students from attaining their goals. Recommendations are provided for community colleges to develop appropriate support programs or restructure existing programs, as well as discussion on the importance of implementing the experiences, needs, …
Multimedia Animation Outsourcing : Capstone Proposal ..., Emily L. Garnero
Multimedia Animation Outsourcing : Capstone Proposal ..., Emily L. Garnero
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Outsourcing in multimedia animation is a three phase research project in order to create a comparative analysis to obtain a hypothesis in three categories: 1. What are the comparative pros and cons of multimedia animation outsourcing? 2. What the benefits/disadvantages of multimedia animation outsourcing are in terms of costs, quality and time effectiveness? 3. What are the historical, current and future trends in multimedia animation? This research was conducted by literature investigation, qualitative interviews of several small to medium to large business in the beginning to advance states of this industry. Topics in history, industry trends, budget, saving time and …
Current Educational Practice Of Alternative Schools For Misbehaved Students In China, Xina Ruheng
Current Educational Practice Of Alternative Schools For Misbehaved Students In China, Xina Ruheng
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Based on the field study conducted at Beijing Haidian Boarding School ("BHBS"), the author of this research report attempts to uncover the myths of the current alternative school educational system in China. Through my one-month visit at BHBS and her personal experiences gained from my contacts with the students, the teachers and the parents, the author attempts to understand the pros and cons of the current alternative school system in China. This research focuses on relationships among students, teachers, and parents, and uncovers factors that interfere with good relationships. By understanding the nature of the issues involved in the current …
Feminist Art History And Theory At California State University Monterey Bay : A Descriptive Case Study Of A New Course : Action Thesis ..., Judith Swartz
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The lack of representation of women artists in art history can contribute to the notion that female students have nothing to contribute both historically and artistically. Female students of the arts could learn through feminist perspective art history curriculum that there is much more that counts as important contributions to art than what may be found in traditional coursework. California State University Monterey Bay has taken a leading role in providing alternative perspective curriculum to its students. This study examined a new feminist theory art history course to learn how this can best be presented and whether this can impact …
Age, Growth, And Reproduction Of The Sandpaper Skate, Bathyraja Kincaidii (Garman 1908) In The Eastern North Pacific : A Thesis ..., Colleena Rae Perez
Age, Growth, And Reproduction Of The Sandpaper Skate, Bathyraja Kincaidii (Garman 1908) In The Eastern North Pacific : A Thesis ..., Colleena Rae Perez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The sandpaper skate, Bathyraja kincaidii, is commonly taken as bycatch in trawl fisheries off central California although little life history information is known for this species. To assess age, growth and reproduction, 506 Bathyraja kincaidii were collected from commercial samplers, museum collections, and monthly trawl and slope surveys conducted by the National Marine Fisheries Service since January 2002. Sexes were equally represented, with females comprising 48.8% and males 51.2% of samples collected. Females ranged from 199-610 and males from 195-635 mm total length (TL). For age and growth analysis, 188 sectioned vertebrae were read 3 times and APE (0.10), CV …
Domestic Violence Public Service Announcement : The Women's Crisis Center, Dennise Garcia
Domestic Violence Public Service Announcement : The Women's Crisis Center, Dennise Garcia
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This capstone project is the development of a 30 second Public Service Announcement, addressing domestic violence, for the Women's Crisis Center. The purpose of the PSA is to increase awareness to the Salinas and South County communities of the agency's services so that these services can be utilized.
Explicit Instruction In Context : Writing In A First Grade Bilingual Classroom, Liliana Batista-Rodriguez
Explicit Instruction In Context : Writing In A First Grade Bilingual Classroom, Liliana Batista-Rodriguez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
he researcher followed the written and oral work of six students in her first grade bilingual classroom, paying particular attention to their writing and critical thinking skills. She found that students learning was best facilitated when she used explicit language in her instruction in a context students could understand.
The Voices And Choices Project : Empowering Adolescent Readers, Jennifer L. Bouder
The Voices And Choices Project : Empowering Adolescent Readers, Jennifer L. Bouder
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This case study and literature review holistically examines how choice in independent reading material, reflection opportunities, and literacy activities affects the studysÌ participants Ìmotivation and willingness to read. Eight students were chosen for the case study and a qualitative research design was utilized that included questionnaires, anecdotal notes, at-task observational analyses, and exit interviews. The participants of the study were male and female seventh graders with varying degrees of reading level, English proficiency, and motivation to read. The study took place in a central California predominantly Hispanic and Caucasian middle school in a small rural kindergarten to twelfth grade school …
The Invisible Minority : Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender College Students, Yesenia CalderoìN
The Invisible Minority : Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender College Students, Yesenia CalderoìN
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) college students face many oppressive issues in and outside of the classroom. Scholars help identify the various issues LGBT students are confronted with in the classroom and provide alternative solutions such as implementing an anti-oppressive pedagogy and embracing a safe and comfortable environment. Also, a study done at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) helps to unravel the types of issues LGBT students face in the classroom and what educators, particularly CSUMB educators can do to help remedy these oppressive attitudes. With positive changes in the classroom, LGBT and other marginalized students can become …
Greek Parents' Perceptions Of Technology In Children's Education, Chrysoula Kargioti
Greek Parents' Perceptions Of Technology In Children's Education, Chrysoula Kargioti
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This study examined Greek parents' perceptions of technology in childrensÌ education. A phenomenological research design was necessary for perceiving computer technology from parents Ìperspective. Interviews were conducted in a sample consisted of 10 Greek parents, who all had experiences with computers. The findings indicated that parents of middle SES have in general positive attitudes towards computers in students Ìeducation. Negative attitudes were not identified in middle SES participants, except of some concerns. Two worrying implications were drawing from the findings-regarding the gender stereotypes and parents Ìparticipation in childrensÌ education. Recommendations are included based on the findings.
Discovering Alternative Visual Art Programs For California Schools, Angela Marie Schiaffo
Discovering Alternative Visual Art Programs For California Schools, Angela Marie Schiaffo
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The economic state of the California public school system has significantly declined throughout the past decade. Specifically, government funds for art education in schools have been cut. This paper will support the argument for art education in public schools by discussing the history of arts in California and the correlation between visual arts and student achievement. Evidence to support this argument will include how critical the aesthetic and cultural development skills imbedded in art are for our future society to study and appreciate. This paper will present methodology for alternative actions to improvement and change the art education in California …
Prevention/Intervention Programs For Students With Or At-Risk Of Emotional Disturbances : A Thesis ..., Mack Smith
Prevention/Intervention Programs For Students With Or At-Risk Of Emotional Disturbances : A Thesis ..., Mack Smith
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to examine prevention/intervention programs that: a) are widely used research based effective prevention/intervention programs; b) can be used within a school setting and/or day treatment program; c) can be aligned with the services provided by other agencies as the best suited program at this unique site that services 12 1st-12th grade emotionally disturbed youth. The procedures used was 18 pre-presentation interview questions answered by eight participants followed by a 30-minute powerpoint presentation on five prevention/intervention programs for students with or at-risk of an emotional disturbance. Data collection concluded with 18 post-presentation …
Greek Parents' Attitudes Towards The Academic And Career Choices Of Their Children, Florentia Mareta
Greek Parents' Attitudes Towards The Academic And Career Choices Of Their Children, Florentia Mareta
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This phenomenological study explores the academic and professional expectations that some Greek parents may have for their children and how these expectations might be influenced by gender and other factors such as parents Ìpersonal background, SES, educational level. The study also attempts to uncover successful ways to educate Greek parents and help them understand their important role in their childrensÌ career development, and help them both challenge the stereotypes and the prejudices about the appropriateness of certain careers. Based on a phenomenological approach a variety of methods were used such as in-depth interviews and open-ended questionnaires to uncover how the …
Cognitively Guided Instruction (Cgi) For Mathematics At The Elementary School Level, Henry, Cho
Cognitively Guided Instruction (Cgi) For Mathematics At The Elementary School Level, Henry, Cho
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This Senior Capstone project investigates the approach to teaching elementary school mathematics known as Cognitively Guided Instruction, or CGI. It addresses questions surrounding CGIsÌ origin, development, effectiveness, and additional benefits stemming from its implementation. Furthermore, topics such as the differences between CGI and traditional math instruction and the multiple ways that CGI alters the way that teachers instruct their students in mathematics are explored.
Promoting First-Generation College Student Success : Establish A Connection, Eliminate Confusion And Build Confidence, J. David Levyssohn
Promoting First-Generation College Student Success : Establish A Connection, Eliminate Confusion And Build Confidence, J. David Levyssohn
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This thesis project is intended to improve the retention rates and the graduation rates of the large population of first-generation students attending California State University, Monterey Bay. This project discusses the implementation of student development theory to create supplementary programming for the first-generation students. Interviews with 14 first-generation college students document the need for California State University, Monterey Bay to offer a supplementary course them.
Inking An Identity, Heather Johnson
Inking An Identity, Heather Johnson
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The art of tattooing has been around for thousands of years and practiced by many of the world's ancient civilizations. Through each millennium this art evolves as new techniques and ideas are incorporated into this practice. This project includes an analysis of the ancient cultures that actively used this form of art. It also incorporates how the art of tattooing made a transitioned into pop culture and how it has evolved into what it is today and has become the identity for so many people.
Character Education : Early Intervention, Dianne Thompson
Character Education : Early Intervention, Dianne Thompson
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Imagine a school that demonstrates the virtues that hold a community together such as trust, responsibility and respect. Integrated all phases of a child's school life and future success as a citizen can be the virtues of character. Every day young children go to school to learn basic core subject matter in hopes of gaining the skills necessary for success in today's society, yet face violence, peer cruelty and a degrading moral character. Ever increasing is the need to counter this pervasive trend and in today's market in today's world children need to be educated socially, emotionally and morally. Character …
Patterns And Causes Of Variability In The Cover, Biomass, And Total Abundance Of Ulva Spp. In Elkhorn Slough, California, Timothy J. Schaadt
Patterns And Causes Of Variability In The Cover, Biomass, And Total Abundance Of Ulva Spp. In Elkhorn Slough, California, Timothy J. Schaadt
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
I studied the variability in Ulva spp. in Elkhorn Slough, CA temporally and spatially. I measured changes in cover and biomass and combined them to determined changes in total abundance seasonally (every three months) from July 2003 to July 2004. Over this time period I found a significant seasonal difference in Ulva cover and a significant seasonal difference in Ulva biomass. There was also a significant interaction between season and section. Total abundance followed the same pattern of change as cover, suggesting Ulva mat cover was a better indicator of total abundance in Elkhorn Slough. To determine if seasonal changes …
Topographic Complexity And Benthic Community Variability Within A Kelp Forest In Monterey Bay, Ca : A Thesis ..., Eric J. Sandoval
Topographic Complexity And Benthic Community Variability Within A Kelp Forest In Monterey Bay, Ca : A Thesis ..., Eric J. Sandoval
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
By understanding species and habitat associations, predictions of species composition can be made about a benthic community based on available habitat. In a kelp forest, topographic complexity can affect an organism, by modifying flow, altering food availability, altering light availability, and provide refuges and barriers that fragment the habitat. There are many qualitative ways to evaluate topographic complexity. Rugosity is a quantitative measure and is defined as the ratio of surface area to planar area. Using habitat maps developed in GIS from multibeam bathymetry data, regions of varying rugosity were mapped in southern Monterey Bay, CA. Associated benthic communities were …
Policy Analysis Of Invasive Species Regulations In Sydney Harbour And San Francisco Bay, Alexis Radovich, Christina Schmunk
Policy Analysis Of Invasive Species Regulations In Sydney Harbour And San Francisco Bay, Alexis Radovich, Christina Schmunk
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The demand for the mass transportation of goods throughout the world is threatening the biodiversity and native habitats of local scale aquatic assemblages. Efforts to preserve and protect marine communities are hampered by the danger of invasive species coming into native harbor community assemblages. In order to manage and conserve these ecosystems, it is necessary that we research and compiled the species in order to gain a better understanding of how legislation and regulations can be used in order to create systems that are sustainable for all species. The goal of this capstone is to examine current and past legislation …
Characterization Of Fog Water Collection Potential At Fort Ord And Glen Deven Ranch Near Big Sur, Gregory Ruiz
Characterization Of Fog Water Collection Potential At Fort Ord And Glen Deven Ranch Near Big Sur, Gregory Ruiz
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Standard fog collectors (SFCs) that have been used all around were set up at two locations along the Monterey County coastline. The volume of water collected by the SFCs was measured periodically, either by hand or with a data logging tipping-bucket rain gauge. Measurements were carried out from June 26 until October 16 of 2005. The average collection rate at Fort Ord for the period of June 26 to July 22 was 0.08 L/m2/d. The average amount of water collected per day for the period of July 22 to October 16 was 1.17 L/m2/d at Glen Deven Ranch and 0.37 …