Chattahoochee Technical College

Abstract:提出了一种大规模的系统发育研究Cucujoidea (Coleoptera), a diverse superfamily of beetles that historically has been taxonomically difficult. This study is the most comprehensive analysis of cucujoid taxa to date, with DNA sequence data sampled from eight genes (four nuclear, four mitochondrial) for 384 coleopteran taxa, including exemplars of 35 (of 37) families and 289 genera of Cucujoidea. Maximum-likelihood analyses of these data present many significant relationships, some proposed previously and some novel. Tenebrionoidea and Lymexyloidea are recovered together and Cleroidea forms the sister group to this clade. Chrysomeloidea and Curculionoidea are recovered as sister taxa and this clade (Phytophaga) forms the sister group to the core Cucujoidea (Cucujoidea s.n.). The nitidulid series is recovered as the earliest-diverging core cucujoid lineage, although the earliest divergences among core Cucujoidea are only weakly supported. The cerylonid series (CS) is recovered as monophyletic and is supported as a major Cucujiform clade, sister group to the remaining superfamilies of Cucujiformia. Currently recognized taxa that were not recovered as monophyletic include Cucujoidea, Endomychidae, Cerylonidae and Bothrideridae. Biphyllidae and Byturidae were recovered in Cleroidea. The remaining Cucujoidea were recovered in two disparate major clades: one comprising the nitidulid series + erotylid series + Boganiidae and Hobartiidae + cucujid series, and the other comprising the cerylonid series. Propalticidae are recovered within Laemophloeidae. The cerylonid series includes two major clades, the bothriderid group and the coccinellid group. Akalyptoischiidae are recovered as a separate clade from Latridiidae. Eupsilobiinae are recovered as the sister taxon to Coccinellidae. In light of these findings, many formal changes to cucujiform beetle classification are proposed. Biphyllidae and Byturidae are transferred to Cleroidea. The cerylonid series is formally recognized as a new superfamily, Coccinelloidea stat.n. Current subfamilies elevated (or re-elevated) to family status include: Murmidiidae stat.n., Teredidae stat.n., Euxestidae stat.n., Anamorphidae stat.rev., Eupsilobiidae stat.n., and Mycetaeidae stat.n. The following taxa are redefined and characterized: Cleroidea s.n., Cucujoidea s.n., Cerylonidae s.n., Bothrideridae s.n., Endomychidae s.n. A new subfamily, Cyclotominae stat.n., is described. Stenotarsinae syn.n. is formally subsumed within a new concept of Endomychinae s.n.

Abstract:Technology is being used to enhance all types of educational experiences. Several new pedagogical methods have been developed that use technology to assist students in learning. This paper will discuss one of these methods - the flipped classroom. The flipped classroom is not necessarily a new idea, in fact, it developed from such things as hybrid or blended classrooms. But flipping the classroom does have different pedagogical implications for student learning. The paper will describe the history of the flipped classroom, mechanisms of flipping the classroom, pros and cons for this method, give examples of how this has worked, and discuss how to get started creating a flipped classroom environment.

Abstract:Objectives: We examined correlates of 1) being a virgin; 2) drug or alcohol use prior to the last intercourse; and 3) condom use during the last intercourse in a sample of college students. Methods: We recruited 24,055 students at six colleges in the Southeast to complete an online survey, yielding 4840 responses (20.1% response rate), with complete data from 4514. Results: Logistic regression indicated that correlates of virginity included being younger (p Conclusions: Four-year college attendees were more likely to be a virgin but, if sexually active, reported higher sexual risk behaviors. These nuances regarding sexual risk may provide targets for sexual health promotion programs and interventions.

Abstract:Georgia's technical colleges and state university system have entered into an agreement that guarantees that five courses will transfer from technical colleges to the university system colleges. The agreement requires that all students requiring development work successfully test out of developmental studies before entering college-level courses in English and math. As initial scores at one technical college were dismal, a committee identified problems and created solutions. Results have shown marked improvement.

Abstract:1846种NoviusMulsant (= Rodolia Mulsant)of the tribe Noviini are highly specialized predators, especially of scale insects in the family Margarodidae. Five known endemic species of Novius are recorded from Australia: N. bellus Blackburn, 1889, N. cardinalis (Mulsant, 1850), N. koebelei Olliff in Craw, 1892, N. lindi Blackburn, 1889 and N. sanguinolentusMulsant, 1850. The following new species synonymies are proposed: Novius bellus Blackburn, 1889 = Novius immaculatusLea, 1902 = Eurodolia severiniWeise, 1895; Novius koebelei Olliff in Craw, 1892 = Novius limbatusBlackburn, 1895 = Novius tridensLea, 1902 = Novius simplicipennisBlackburn, 1895 = Novius discoidalisBlackburn, 1895 = Novius tripustulatusBlackburn, 1895 = Novius ruber Blackburn, 1889 = Rodolia blackburniUkrainsky 2009. Lectotypes are designated for Novius Koebelei Olliff in Craw, N. limbatusBlackburn, 1895, N. lindi Blackburn, 1889, N. simplicipennisBlackburn, 1895, N. discoidalisBlackburn, 1895, N. tripustulatusBlackburn, 1895 and N. ruber Blackburn, 1889. Nomenclatural history, diagnostic characters and illustrations are provided for each species based on the examination of available type material and extensive holdings in collections. A key to the Australian Novius species, based mainly on male genitalia is provided. An updated checklist of the worldwide valid species of Novius Mulsant is included and 63 species are transferred to Novius Mulsant (comb. nov.).