Redesigning introductory biology: a proposal.

Redesigning a Large-Enrollment Introductory Biology Course

Using an action research model, biology faculty examined, implemented, and evaluated learner-centered instructional strategies to reach the goal of increasing the level of student achievement in the introductory biology course BIO 181: Unity of Life I, which was characterized by both high enrollments and a high DFW rate. Outcomes included the creation and implementation of an assessment tool fo...

Development and Assessment of Modules to Integrate Quantitative Skills in Introductory Biology Courses

Redesigning undergraduate biology courses to integrate quantitative reasoning and skill development is critical to prepare students for careers in modern medicine and scientific research. In this paper, we report on the development, implementation, and assessment of stand-alone modules that integrate quantitative reasoning into introductory biology courses. Modules are designed to improve skill...

Creating an interdisciplinary introductory chemistry course without time-intensive curriculum changes.

C utting edge scientific research increasingly occurs at the interface of disciplines, and equipping students to recognize interdisciplinary connections is essential for preparing the next generation of researchers, health workers, and policymakers to solve the toughest scientific problems (1, 2). Accordingly, new recommendations for premedical curricula issued by the American Association of Me...

A Proposal for Redesigning Aortofemoral Prosthetic Y Graft for Treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

What we are teaching in Introduction to Computer Graphics

Computer Graphics is a very active field, with new knowledge being published every day at a high rate. There is, therefore, some pressure to regularly review our teaching contents and adjust accordingly. Among the courses on a standard curriculum, the introductory computer graphics course is very often the door for students into the exciting area of computer graphics. It is also the opportunity...