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Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program, Joyce Timson

Graduate Research Papers

In light of a decision by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists to discontinue national certification of laboratory assistants, Hawkeye Institute of Technology must determine the future of its Medical Laboratory Assistant program. Available options include the following: a) continue the one-year program b) replace the one-year program with a two year Medical Laboratory Technician program c) discontinue the one-year program with no replacement. This report examines each option within the context of the current state of medical laboratory education, manpower needs, and employability of program graduates. Development of a Medical Laboratory Technician program is proposed as the most practical …

Epibionts From The Cerro Gordo Member Of The Lime Creek Formation (Upper Devonian), Rockford, Iowa, Wayne I. Anderson, Kartherine Dimitracopoulos Megivern

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Epibionts and borings are common on brachiopods from the Cerro Gordo Member of the Lime Creek Formation (Upper Devonian) at Rockford, Iowa. Occurrences and distributions of epibionts are best explained by attachment and subsequent growth on either living or dead brachiopods. Distribution of Spirorbis, a calcareous worm tube, is best explained by random attachment of worm larvae on living or dead brachiopods. Cornulites, a conical shell of uncertain affinity, commonly occurs with its aperture oriented toward the anterior commissure of brachiopods, suggesting attachment to living shells and subsequent growth in response to the feeding currents of the brachiopod. Some tabulate …

Anti-Evolutionism And The Effects Of The Scopes Trial, John R. Cole

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

In 1925 John T. Scopes was convicted of the crime of teaching evolution in violation of a new Tennessee law. The circus-like trial has been regarded by many observers as a rite de passage for twentieth century attitudes-although Scopes was convicted, his trial held anti-evolutionism up to wide public ridicule, and his $100 fine was in fact overturned on a technicality upon appeal.

A Calcium-Phosphate-Phospholipid Complex Extracted From Rats Exhibiting Calciphylactic Nephrocalcinosis, Elaine Bardes Haynes

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Calciphylactic nephrocalcinosis was induced in female Sprague Dawley rats by treatment with dihydrotachysterol (0.5 mg/100g body weight) and thallous acetate (2 mg/100 g body weight). A calcium-phosphatephospholipid complex was isolated from rat kidneys exhibiting calciphylactic nephrocalcinosis and from untreated controls. There was a statistically significant greater quantity of complex extractable after calciphylaxis was induced. An average of 8.0% of the total phospholipid extracted from the tissue was present in complexed form in treated animals and 3.7 % in control animals. The phospholipid component of the complex was identified as phosphatidyl serine. The ratio of calcium to phosphate was less than …

The Effects Of Two Color Conditions On Muscular Strength In Trained And Untrained College Males And Females, Mary Jane Asimus

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of three color conditions on handgrip strength and shoulder abduction strength in trained and untrained college males and females. It has been suggested that differences in electromagnetic properities [sic] under exposure to visual stimuli (color) may affect muscular strength throughout the body. Subjects consisted of forty male and forty female volunteers from the University of Northern Iowa. Six different treatments were administered to all subjects. Maximal strength exertion under all conditions (normal, blue and pink) was measured with a cable tensiometer. Statistical analysis revealed significant main effects on the SEX …

Winter Commencement [Program], December 12, 1981, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

The Alumnus, V66n4, December 1981, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- Alumni are Mindpower
-- Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 1981
-- Those were the days
-- Faculty Profile
-- Riley, Sage - interpreters of Iowa history
-- Campus Avenews
-- North American Review - it's #1!
-- Alumni Avenews
-- Director's MedLee
-- Class Notes
-- Alumni Profiles

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 1981, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, August 24, 1981, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Summer Commencement [Program], July 31, 1981, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 1981, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Spring Commencement [Program], May 23, 1981, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Adrenal Mitochondrial Cytochrome P-450scc. Cholesterol And Adrenodoxin Interactions At Equilibrium And During Turnover., I. Hanukoglu, V. Spitsberg, J. A. Bumpus, K. M. Dus, C. R. Jefcoate

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 24-25, 1981 [Program, 93th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

No abstract provided.

93rd Session Iowa Academy Of Science Awards Luncheon, April 24, 1981, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Program:

--- Introduction of Head Table - Donald M. Huffman, Central College, President, Iowa Academy of Science
--- Recognition of students participating in various state-wide activities - Gary Downs, Chair, Student Programs Committee
--- Presentation of students selected to present papers at the 1981 Iowa Academy Meeting and announcement of those selected to represent Iowa at the American Junior Academy of Science Meeting, Washington DC, January 1982 - Joe Moore, Director, Iowa Junior Academy of Science
--- Presentation of the Excellence in Science Teaching Award in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Elementary Science, Junior High Science - David McCalley, University …

Abstracts Of Papers, 93rd Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 24-25, 1981, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Presentation abstracts from the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 1981, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

The Alumnus, V66n1, February 1981, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- Alumni Achievement Award Winners
-- Alumni Service Award Winner
-- 1980 Reunion Classes
-- Visions of the Future
-- Faculty Profiles
-- Home Management program - training better teachers since 1909
-- Campus Avenews
-- Alumni Avenews
-- Director's MedLee
-- Class Notes
-- Alumni Profile
-- Alumni Trips

Iowa Academy Of Science Position Paper On Creationism As A Scientific Explanation Of Natural Phenomena, Iowa Academy Of Science

Position Papers

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of The Science Programs In The Elementary Schools Of Area Six, Paul Eckerman

Graduate Research Papers

A new generation of scientifically literate citizens is needed to cope with a future characterized by rapid change and a complex set of technical and ethical questions. Accordingly, it is recommended that all students receive an appropriate education in science to develop the intellectual skills that are basic to critical observation problem resolution, decision-making and valuing. The elementary science student of today lives in a science-oriented culture. He/she needs a science curriculum designed to be adequate in concept and purpose to face his future in the scientific-technological-industrial society. The goals of the elementary science curriculum must keep pace with the …

Due To Technical Difficulties

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The worst thing about a burning issue is that no one can smell it until there's a fire. We all spend our days deeply engrossed in ourselves, noses pressed to the grindstone. Who can see anything in that position? Then, something ignites a spark - and, suddenly, everyone calls "Fire!"

Chemistry Curricula: Past, Present, And Future, Robert W. Hanson

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

At the University of Northern Iowa we have four so-called "Current Curricula" courses - one each in junior high science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Each is preceded in the teaching degree programs by a course called "Orientation to Science Teaching." Most students who take these Current Curricula courses are juniors or seniors and have had at least part of their professional sequence in the College of Education.

A 5-Year Comparison Study Of Iowa High School Science, Jack Gerlovich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

There have been some major changes among the nation's schools in the past 20 years. These include (a) appearance of paraprofessionals; (b) new instructional technologies; (c) varying levels of desegregation; (d) federal funding accompanied by federal control; (e) larger school districts; (f) more informal instructional arrangements; and (g) unionization of teachers.

Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Editorial Staff ; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section; Advisory & Technical Review Boards

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Some Ethical Considerations Concerning The Use Of Live Animals In Biology Experiments, David F. Treagust

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

As biology teachers we are continually faced with decisions regarding the use of experiments in order to identify, investigate, clarify or illustrate a particular concept or concepts. If an experiment is to be performed we frequently have to decide whether to use live animals, preserved animal specimens, preserved animal organs, fresh animal organs (from, say, the butcher), tissue cultures, audio-visual simulations or even class members as the subjects. Many students, and indeed many teachers, have been reticent about their acceptance of experimenting with live, or freshly killed animals; frequently the issue is settled by reference to such work being in …

Statement Of The Position Of The Iowa Academy Of Science On The Status Of Creationism As A Scientific Explanation Of Natural Phenomena

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Current attempts to introduce 'scientific creationism' into the science classroom are strongly opposed by the Iowa Academy of Science on the grounds that creationism when called 'scientific' is a religious doctrine posed as science. It is contrary to the nature of science to propose supernatural explanations of natural events or their origins. With its appeal to the supernatural, creationism is outside the realm of science.

Decapods Of Iowa (Part Iii), Gary Phillips

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Order Decapoda is represented in Iowa by seven species of Cambaridae and a single species of Palaemonidae.

Buzz On (Off)

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

If the energy in sound waves could be converted into electrical power, it would take the combined output of 1017 mosquito buzzes to provide enough energy to light a reading lamp.

More High School Science

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Izaak Wirsup, who caused a stir last year with a report showing that Russia's science education is better than America's, suggested remedies in recent testimony before Congress.