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* [http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bioall/plant%20families.htm Plant taxonomy] - excellent summary. Note that a couple family names are different from the IBO list. | * [http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bioall/plant%20families.htm Plant taxonomy] - excellent summary. Note that a couple family names are different from the IBO list. | ||
* [http://www.colby.edu/info.tech/BI211/Bio211.html Plant taxonomy course] - very comprehensive, lots of pictures and a huge list of links. | * [http://www.colby.edu/info.tech/BI211/Bio211.html Plant taxonomy course] - very comprehensive, lots of pictures and a huge list of links. | ||
* [http://courses.washington.edu/vertebra/451/labs/bird_labs_03.htm#bird_key Bird taxonomy] | |||
== Practical Topics == | == Practical Topics == | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 20 May 2006
Introduction
Welcome to the USABO link exchange. Collect any useful links you come across and put them up on this site. Spend your time studying - not Googling fruitlessly - and help your colleagues do the same.
This page is intended as a resource for those preparing for the USA Biology Olympiad. Others are welcome.
IBO Syllabus
Contains a complete list of exam topics, rules, and background information. Not to be missed.
Theoretical Topics
Cell Biology (20%)
Plant Anatomy and Physiology (15%)
- Word - Outline of plant chapters in Campbell
- Plant Anatomy course website - Contains a comprehensive image database of prepared slides. The best way to learn microanatomy is to look at pictures and try to understand them...these are excellent prep for practical.
Animal Anatomy and Physiology (25%)
Ethology (5%)
Genetics and Evolution (20%)
- Zip file - contains DOS-based population genetics simulator. Teaches selection, heterozygous advantage, genetic drift, and speciation.
Ecology (10%)
- Word - Outline of ecology chapters in Campbell
Biosystematics (5%)
- IBO Syllabus - has the complete, official list of what you need to know. (Yes, that list. It's several pages long. Memorize it now or kick yourself later.)
- LARGE ppt - from Kay's high school biology team, written in 2003. Pictorial tour of basic taxonomy.
- Plant taxonomy - excellent summary. Note that a couple family names are different from the IBO list.
- Plant taxonomy course - very comprehensive, lots of pictures and a huge list of links.
- Bird taxonomy
Practical Topics
Science Process Skills
Basic Biological Skills
Biological Methods
Cytological methods
Methods to study plant anatomy and physiology
Ethological methods
Ecological and environmental methods
Taxonomic methods
Physical and chemical methods
Microbiological Methods
Statistical Methods
All-Purpose Resources
Textbooks
Practice Questions
Specific to USABO
- Official CEE Website
- Camp 2006
- Advice to Students
