CSEF · 2002
Hamster Findings
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My project was designed to test the senses of hamsters, especially their senses of smell and sight. I believe that with the addition of color on the maze the hamster will mo…
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CSEF · 2002
How Does Temperature Affect the Heart Rate of Crickets?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals To establish the relationship between temperature and the heart rate of crickets. Methods/Materials By gluing a rare-earth magnet to a cricket#s abdomen and using a Hal Effe…
CSEF · 2002
How Do Probiotics and Housing Affect Growth Rates in Dairy Calves?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine how a new probiotic calf powder and plastic polymer hutches affect the growth rates in newborn calves. My hypotheses stated that if newborn ca…
CSEF · 2002
How High Can Guys Fly?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The Purpose was to determine if any of our three variables: dorsiflexion (flexibility of the achilles tendon), navicular (height of arch), and arch (length + width), effect…
CSEF · 2002
How Many Parents Does Asante Really Have? Colobus Allo-Parenting
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine if and how the San Diego Zoo Angolan colobus monkey troop allo-parented. Allo-parenting is a behavior where an animal other than…
CSEF · 2002
Incubation of Eggs: Homemade vs. Commercial
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This experiment is a long term project with several objectives/goals. The first objective was to determine if a homemade incubating device could be as effective for incubati…
CSEF · 2002
Isolation and Sequencing of Mitochondrial DNA
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective in this project is to determine whether the amount of variation present within a population is sufficient to warrant a separation of the group into various spe…
CSEF · 2002
Jump to the Heart Beat
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine which gender had the greatest effect on their blood pressure when they did jumping jacks. Methods/Materials To find the blood pressure, I used an Om…
CSEF · 2002
Ladybugs and the Amazing Technicolor Test Tube
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This experiment tested ladybugs for preference of color and light. Methods/Materials There were four experiments. One tested for red, yellow, or blue preference. The others…
CSEF · 2002
Left, Left, Left, Right,... Left? Are Most Horses Left Handed or Right Handed?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find whether most horses were left handed or right handed. I believed that most horses were left handed and I wanted to see if this was tr…
CSEF · 2002
Let the Music Begin!
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine the effects of playing music after a vigorous exercise on the human body's heart rate and blood pressure. My goal is to establis…
CSEF · 2002
Listen to This!
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine whether or not teenagers experience a temporary hearing loss after being exposed to loud music. Methods/Materials I picked a song and tested i…
CSEF · 2002
Macroinvertebrates of Anderson and Robinson Creek
Zoology
Objectives/Goals How does the population of macroinvertebrates differ in a seasonal stream vs. a year-round stream? Methods/Materials Materials 1) Meter stick; 2) Rubber boots; 3) Forceps; 4…
CSEF · 2002
Murderous Mice: A Study of Peromyscus maniculatis on the San Mateo Coastside
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to identify differences in the population of peromyscus maniculatis (deer mice) inhabiting a humanly populated area of San Mateo County com…
CSEF · 2002
Nest Box Preferences for Wood Ducks, Barn Owls, and Other Species
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine whether the distance from water that a wood duck nesting box is placed affects the type of species nesting in it. My hypothesis was that Wood Ducks…
CSEF · 2002
Optimizing Growth in Captive Aurelia aurita Juveniles
Zoology
Objectives/Goals At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, moon jellies, Aurelia aurita, are cultured for exhibits and as food for a diverse group of animals. It has therefore become important for staff…
CSEF · 2002
pH Levels of Saliva
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine if pH levels in the saliva of various animals and humans change at different times of the day. Methods/Materials Six humans, four dogs, and four cats were used…
CSEF · 2002
Physical Activity and the Human Diving Reflex
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals In performing my investigation, I hypothesized that excercise blunts the bradycardic response of the diving reflex, thus slowing the heart rate further. I desired to explore…
CSEF · 2002
Phyto Females: Exceptional Egg-Layers
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The reproductive potential of Phytoseilus persimilus, a predatory mite which feeds on spider mites, pests, is a key component in IPM (Integrated Pest Management) strategy. M…
CSEF · 2002
Reflexes
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find the difference in your reflex abilities at different times of the day. My hypothesis was that during the middle of the day your refl…
CSEF · 2002
Sea Urchin Roe as a Function of Depth
Zoology
Objectives/Goals To find out if the depth at which a sea urchin lies effects how much roe it produces. Methods/Materials Materials 10 sea urchins from 10, 20, and 30 feet, KCL, seringes, sea…
CSEF · 2002
Snail Trails: The Effect of Environment on the Color of a Snail's Shell
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine what effect environmental factors such as soil composition have on the development of snail shells. For example, does the high limestone content…
CSEF · 2002
Stink Bugs! Do Scents Affect Cricket Behavior?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The object of my experiment is to see if different scents affect cricket behavior. Methods/Materials One 12.5 x 7 inch clear plastic cricket cage 5 sheets of paper marked ou…
CSEF · 2002
Stranded: An Analysis of Marine Mammal Rescues on the North Coast
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to aggregate data elements from files of rescued marine mammals (pinnepeds) at the North Coast Marine Mammal Center for the years 1997 through 2001. I wante…
CSEF · 2002
Super Sow Bugs
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to determine what amount of light sow bugs prefer when given the choice of a shaded terrarium or a non-shaded terrarium. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2002
Tell Tale Footprints: Determination of Stature from Foot Length in Forensic Cases
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to study the relationship between the human foot length and the individual's height. It examines if the size of a footprint at a crime scene…
CSEF · 2002
The Comparison of the Infestation of Internal Parasite Ova between Permanent Pasture and Rangeland Cattle
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to compare the number of internal parasite ova in permanent pasture cattle and range land cattle. The reason I did this investigation is t…
CSEF · 2002
The Contents of Barn Owl Pellets in Urban Compared to Rural Areas
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to make a very interesting and neatly done report. Methods/Materials The materials that were used are:rubber gloves, painter's mask, field data, books on identif…
CSEF · 2002
The Effect of Air Temperature on the Stridulation Rate of Acheta domesitcus
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if air temperature affects the stridulation rate of Acheta domesticus. Methods/Materials 6 terrariums were set-up with one male and one female…
CSEF · 2002
The Effect of Commercial Ultrasonic Transmitters on Rats
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Rats inhabiting attics and garages bother many homeowners. There are commercial ultra sonic transmitters sold that "promise" to irritate the rats and cause them to flee. At…