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Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

Implement aseptic techniques and adhere to other best practices in a cell culture laboratory setting.
Outline the basic conditions needed to create an optimal environment for supporting cell growth.
Explain and carry out the critical procedures for working with mammalian cells in vitro, including thawing and plating, cell passaging, and cell cryopreservation.
Properly utilize a biosafety cabinet and an automated cell counter.

How do virtual labs work?

Enhance students' involvement in science by immersing them in interactive learning scenarios. Create simulations for experiments, provide hands-on training in laboratory techniques, and convey theoretical concepts through captivating visual experiences to improve their overall long-term learning outcomes.

Access web-based simulations that are compatible with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and iPads, eliminating the need for software installation.
Incorporate a teacher dashboard for automated grading and monitoring of student progress.
Utilize embedded quizzes to assist students in mastering scientific content.
Comprehensive repository of educational materials, including learning resources, lab reports, videos, theory pages, graphics, and more.

Virtual Lab on Fundamental Cell Culture Techniques: Plating, Splitting, and Freezing Human Cells

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Virtual Lab on Fractional Distillation: The Process of Separating a Liquid Mixture into its Component Fractions

Discover the art of segregating a blend of liquids into their pure constituents via the technique of fractional distillation. Team up with our laboratory assistant, iXGenie, to grasp the operation of a fractionating column and establish an effective distillation process!

Virtual Lab: Visualizing and Separating Nucleic Acids with Gel Electrophoresis

Use DNA fingerprinting to deduce the perpetrator of a crime, employing nucleic acid gel electrophoresis to segregate and visualize DNA molecules. Enhance your comprehension of the processes within the gel tank by watching an informative animation.

Gene Expression Module: Employ Sequencing Techniques to Uncover a Gene Associated with Obesity in a Virtual Laboratory

Explore Next Generation Sequencing through the examination of pig tissue mRNA to uncover a novel gene associated with obesity. Validate your findings by utilizing qPCR to assess the genes expression levels.

Virtual Lab: Body Structure and Organization - Identifying Potential Organ System Dysfunction

Acquire knowledge about various organ systems, their primary functions, and their locations within body cavities. Apply this acquired knowledge to assist in responding to medical emergencies. Are you able to correlate a patients symptoms with a potentially malfunctioning organ system?

Virtual Lab: Understanding Gut Contractions - Smooth Muscle

Participate in a physiology laboratory to gain insights into the mechanics of smooth muscle contraction through various in vitro experiments. Additionally, assist your friend in pinpointing the source of her intestinal discomfort.

Virtual Lab on Measurements and the Concept of Uncertainty

Adopt a scientific approach to the traditional challenge of estimating the number of candies in a jar. Instead of relying on random guesses, employ sound experimental design by selecting appropriate measurement tools, iteratively improving your methodology, and factoring in the uncertainty within the data.

LMS Integration

imaginX seamlessly integrates with leading LMS (Learning Management Systems), enabling educators to track student performance and allowing students to maintain their work records. It is compatible with popular platforms such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Google Classroom, Schoology, Sakai, Brightspace/D2L, and can also be used independently of an LMS.