Publications of the Bean Beetle Curriculum Development Network
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2017
Smith R. T. and L. S. Blumer. Course-Based research with bean beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus, and a y-maze
olfactometer. Article 17 In: McMahon K, editor. Tested studies for laboratory teaching. Volume 38. Proceedings of the 38th
Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
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2016
Beck, C. W. and L. S. Blumer. Alternative Realities: Faculty and Student Perceptions of Instructional Practices in
Laboratory Courses. CBE-Life Sciences Education 15:ar52. [Full text]
Laudick J. L. and C. Beck. Bean beetle nutrition and development lab: An iterative approach to teaching experimental
design. Article 10 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 37 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 37th
Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
Fermin, H., Jackson, A. and Firooznia, F. Beefing Up an Enzyme Lab: Acetylcholinesterase Activity in
Extracts from Bean Beetles Standardized for Protein Content. Article 73 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching,
Volume 37 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 37th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory
Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
Fitch, G.K. and J. Burns. Using Bean Beetles (Callosobruchus maculatus) in Guided Inquiry Excercises in Biology
Laboratory. Article 74 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 37 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the
37th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
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2015
Fermin, H., G. Singh, R. Gul and F. Firooznia. A Versatile, Inquiry-Based Enzyme Lab: The Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase
from Bean Beetles by an Organophosphate Insecticide and Factors that Modulate this Inhibition. Article 7 in
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 36 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 36th Conference of the Association
for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
Boone, E. The Cost of Reproduction in Bean Beetles. Article 25 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume
36 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 36th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE).
[Abstract]
Ramesh, M. Mining the Genome of Callosobruchus maculatus (Bean Beetle) with a Little Help from Genetic
Model Organisms. Article 49 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 36 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the
36th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
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2014
Fermin, H., G. Singh, R. Gul, M.G. Noh, V.C. Ramirez, and F. Firooznia. Pests be gone! Or not?! Looking at the effect of an organophosphate insecticide on acetylcholinesterase activity in the bean beetle. Pages 436-444 in Tested Studies for
Laboratory Teaching, Volume 35 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 35th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE), 477 pages. [Abstract]
Smith, J.M. and K.A. Hicks. Detecting genetic polymorphisms in different populations of bean beetles (Callosobruchus maculatus). Pages 281-289 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 35 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of
the 35th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE), 477 pages. [Abstract]
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2013
Beck, C.W., L.S. Blumer, and J. Habib. Effects of evolutionary history on adaptation in bean beetles, a
model system for inquiry-based laboratories. Evolution: Education and Outreach, 6, 5 [Full text]
Butcher, G.Q. and S.E. Chirhart. Diet and Metabolism in Bean Beetles. Pages 420-426 in Tested Studies for Laboratory
Teaching, Volume 34 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 34th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory
Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
D'Costa, A.R. and M.A. Schlueter. Scaffolded Instruction Improves Student Understanding of the Scientific Method & Experimental Design
The American Biology Teacher 75:18-28. [Full text]
Harris, K.J., L.S. Blumer, and C.W. Beck. Why Do Bean Beetles Avoid Split Beans? A Simple Extension of a Host Choice Experiment.
Page 442 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 34 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 34th Conference of
the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
Pearce, A.R., A.L. Sale, M. Srivatsan, C.W. Beck, L.S. Blumer, A.A. Grippo. Inquiry-based Investigation in Biology Laboratories: Does Neem Provide
Bioprotection Against Bean Beetles? Bioscene 39:11-16. [Full text]
Schlueter, M.A. and A.R. D'Costa. Guided-Inquiry Labs using Bean Beetles for Teaching the Scientific Method & Experimental Design. The American Biology Teacher
75:214-218. [Abstract]
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2012
Beck, C. W. and L. S. Blumer. Inquiry-based ecology laboratory courses improve student confidence and
scientific reasoning skills. Ecosphere, 3, art112 [Full text]
Blumer, L.S., and Beck, C.W. Factors that Influence Learning Gains in Inquiry-based Laboratory Courses. Pages 352-352 in Tested Studies
for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 33 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 33rd Conference of the Association for Biology
Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
Hanish, B., M. Lam, K.N. Le, B.D. Svoboda and P.A. Marshall. Developing the seed beetle Callosobruchus maculatus
(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) for inquiry genetics. Proceedings of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, Volume 47.
[Abstract]
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2011
Beck, C.W., S. Migabo, and L.S. Blumer. Substrate Size Selection by Bean Beetles. Pages 25-31 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching,
Volume 32 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 32nd Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE).
[Full text]
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2010
Blumer, L. S. and C. W. Beck. Inducing Evolution in Bean Beetles. Page 25-35 in
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 31 (K.L. Clase, Editor). Proceedings
of the 31st Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
Blumer, L. S., W. H. McGowan, B. A. Davids, and C. W. Beck. Strong Evidence for
Intraspecific Competition in Bean Beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus. Page 447 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching,
Volume 31 (K.L. Clase, Editor). Proceedings of the 31st Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory
Education (ABLE). [Full text]
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2009
Beck, C.W. and L.S. Blumer. Rapid adaptation of bean beetles to a novel host. Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology, Vol. 6: Experiment #1.
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Beck, C. W. and L. S. Blumer. Intraspecific competition in Bean Beetles. Pages 13-
24 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 30 (K.L. Clase, Editor).
Proceedings of the 30th Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology
Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
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2008
Blumer, L. S. and C. W. Beck. Oviposition substrate choice by bean beetles,
Callosobruchus maculatus. Pages 50-66 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching,
Volume 29 (K.L. Clase, Editor). Proceedings of the 29th Workshop/Conference of the
Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
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2007
Beck, C. W. and L. S. Blumer. Bean beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus, a model
system for inquiry-based undergraduate laboratories. Pages 274-283 in Tested
Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 28 (M.A. O'Donnell, Editor). Proceedings
of the 28th Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory
Education (ABLE). [Full text]
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