Virtual: Topics previously not teachable in a lab setting due to safety, time, or financial limitations can be covered.

Interactive: Students play an active role in exploring each topic, receiving unique responses based upon their input. Labs reinforce scientific method.

Powerful: Labs are based on real data and complex algorithms that enable students to conduct virtually limitless experimental trials.

Modular: Each lab stands alone so instructors can use one or all of the labs in their course.

Flexible: The labs can be used in courses in Introductory Biology for Majors or Non-majors, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Ecology.

Instructors' Resource Site features answers for each lab and additional background material. Suggestions are provided for tailoring the labs and assignments to different levels of difficulty.