Georgia Journal of Science articles from December 2001

Georgia Journal of Science archives from December 2001

GAS President's comments and report from the Academy Council.(Georgia Academy of Science)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2001... On September 11, 2001, our country was struck with a heartless terror. In spite of this adversity, the spirit of America thrives and may have risen to a new height. The flags, signs, and songs are all evidence of a patriotic people who will...

The obligation of the scientist. (A Historical Message of Current Relevance).(Brief Article)
December 22, 2001... "We are engaged in a war that involves technology and science and machines as no other war that men have fought has involved them. Yet we find ourselves in the amazing position of having fewer scientistists, engineers, and technologists...

A key to the Mature Larvae of the Georgia species of Ilybius Erichson (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae). (Shorter Communication).(Brief Article)
December 22, 2001... ABSTRACT A key is presented for the separation of Illybius biguttulus (Germar) and I. oblitus Sharp, the Ilybius Erichson species of record for Georgia. The mature larva of I. biguttulus Sharp has a protibial dorsal sensillum and a sharply...

Teaching college algebra using online software versus the traditional lecture method. (Longer Communications).(Statistical Data Included)
December 22, 2001... ABSTRACT Historians consider the 20th century the beginning of the new electronic age. This electronic age opened up new horizons for the way we do business, conduct our lives, choose a career, and many other things. The teaching...

Food habits of the Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus Horridus Atricaudatus) in Central Georgia.
December 22, 2001... ABSTRACT Between July, 1997 and September, 2001 the digestive tracts of 77 canebrake rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) from seven central Georgia counties were examined for food items. Forty-five prey items were found in 42...