Introduction to Biological Investigations: A First-Year Experience in Experimental Design and Scientific Communication

Introduction to Biological Investigations: A First-Year Experience in Experimental Design and Scientific Communication

Introduction to Biological Investigations is a course that was developed to introduce the scientific method through practical application. This active, student-centered experience fosters fundamental skills that promote creativity, critical thinking, and scientific-communication. The course has been...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of college science teaching 2004-11, Vol.34 (3), p.35-40
Hauptverfasser: Foote, Linda C., FitzPatrick, Kathleen A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biology
Cell biology
College Freshmen
College instruction
College science
Communication skills
Course Evaluation
Critical thinking
Design analysis
Experiment design
Introductory Courses
Research Design
Science Process Skills
Scientific method
Scientific Methodology
Student Attitudes
Student Surveys
Writing skills
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction to Biological Investigations is a course that was developed to introduce the scientific method through practical application. This active, student-centered experience fosters fundamental skills that promote creativity, critical thinking, and scientific-communication. The course has been well received by first-year students, and assessment results have been highly positive. (Contains 1 table and 4 figures.)
ISSN:0047-231X
1943-4898