Mathematics in the Biology Classroom

Mathematics in the Biology Classroom

This article describes an interdisciplinary course that develops essential mathematical modeling skills within an introductory biology setting. The course embodies recent recommendations regarding the need for interdisciplinary, inquiry-based mathematical preparation of undergraduates in the biologi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of college science teaching 2005-03, Vol.34 (5), p.46
Hauptverfasser: Hodgson, Ted, Keck, Robert, Patterson, Richard, Maki, Dan
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Biology
College students
Data Analysis
Literacy
Mathematics
Science Education
Student Attitudes
Undergraduate Study
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Zusammenfassung:This article describes an interdisciplinary course that develops essential mathematical modeling skills within an introductory biology setting. The course embodies recent recommendations regarding the need for interdisciplinary, inquiry-based mathematical preparation of undergraduates in the biological sciences. Evaluation indicates that the course is successful in attaining its objectives. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0047-231X
1943-4898