Books & Audio-Visual
AlleyCat
Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
Full Text? Database Name Vendor Help
yes AccessScience McGraw Hill info
yes Credo Reference / Xreferplus - Science Credo info
yes Science On-Line FactsOnFile info
Magazine & Journal Articles
Full Text? Database Name Vendor Help
yes Academic Search Premier EBSCOhost info
yes MasterFILE Premier EBSCOhost info
no Biology Digest FirstSearch info
Web Sites
DNA from the Beginning
"An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity," this site has three main sections: Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Genetic Organization and Control. Each section contains concepts which are further explained with animation, images, videos, biographies, problems, and links.
Genomics.energy.gov: Genome Programs of the U. S. Department of Energy Office of Science
Web site of the founder of the Human Genome Project. Of special interest is the Human Genome Project Information link which provides access to resources under the categories About the HGP, Research Archive, Education, Medicine, and Ethical, Legal, Social Issues.
Genetics Home Reference: Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions
A service of the National Library of Medicine providing consumer information on genetic conditions. Basic information on how genes work, genetic disorders, consultation, testing, gene therapy, and the Human Genome Project can be found by clicking the Handbook link. This site also contains a glossary and provides links to other resources.
Learn.Genetics: Genetic Science Learning Center
Provides interactive and print-based resources on topics in genetics and bioscience. In addition to covering the "Basics and Beyond," topics include a virtual laboratory, stem cells, cloning, gene therapy, genetic disorders, and addiction. There are also feature stories and podcasts.
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Heath. Of special interest is A Science Primer found under the About NCBI link in the left-hand frame, for basic introductions to Bioinformatics, Genome Mapping, Microarray Technology, Molecular Genetics, etc. Check out the Human Genome Resources link and the Genes and Disease link under Hot Spots for more detailed information.
Topical Search Engines
Genetics Education Center
Directory of resources of interest to students as well as educators. Provides links to the Human Genome Project, Genetic Education Resources, Genetic Programs and Resources, Glossaries, and News. Also searchable by keyword.
Genetics and Rare Conditions Site
Directory of links for professionals, educators, and individuals, arranged alphabetically by condition. Also provides links to national and international organizations for support and information.
Course Information Pages
BIO 207, Genetics
See also Biotechnology.