Materials
Name | Company | Catalog Number | Comments |
Plastic Tub | Gototanks http://www.gototanks.com | ARM-19455 | Size can vary depending on species tested or individual lab needs. |
iPad or other digital tablet | Apple Inc. | N/A | http://www.apple.com |
Notability or other note taking application | Gingerlabs | N/A | http://www.gingerlabs.com Digital pdf writer or notetaking program |
Digital timer | Any | N/A | |
Deltaphase isothermal heating pad | Braintree Scientific | ASS7D | http://www.braintreesci.com/ |
Stainless steel maze | Fabricated in house | N/A |
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