Enhancing Scientific Understanding in Undergraduate Physiology Laboratories Using Computerized Data Acquistion

生物科学(61)这个项目是通过将使用计算机化数据采集系统的探究式实验室纳入解剖学和生理学入门课程来加强学生对生理和生物现象的理解。合作机构加州州立大学萨克拉门托分校和科苏姆内斯河学院正在调整之前在尤巴学院和帕萨迪纳城市学院开发的实验室练习，这些练习已被证明在提高学生探索复杂生理关系的能力和提高学生对科学过程的鉴赏力方面有效。学生友好的数据采集系统简化了数据收集，并通过批判性思维、解决问题的技能和创造力提高了学生对生理过程的理解。这使越来越多的入门学生认为科学是可获得的、有价值的、有趣的、适用于他们的日常生活的，他们对自己使用现代技术的能力有信心。由于这些课程的大量学生在科技劳动力中的代表性不足(妇女、工作的父母和代表性不足的少数民族)，该项目特别改善了他们进入科技职业生涯的准备。通过合作发展教学期望，我们正在为学生从社区学院转学到CSU的过渡提供便利，并通过提供合作课程发展的机会来激励教师。该项目的成果包括实施新的实验练习和提高学生的成绩，表现为学生成绩的提高和对科学的热情，以及CRC学生到四年制院校的转化率增加。

Biological Sciences (61)This project is enhancing student understanding of physiological and biological phenomena by incorporating inquiry-based laboratories using computerized data acquisition systems into introductory anatomy and physiology courses. The collaborating institutions, California State University at Sacramento and Cosumnes River College, are adapting laboratories exercises previously developed at Yuba College and Pasadena City College, which have been shown to be effective at increasing students' ability to explore complex physiological relationships and enhance students' appreciation of scientific processes. Student-friendly data acquisition systems ease data collection and improve student understanding of physiological processes through critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. This is increasing the number of introductory students who view science as accessible, valuable, interesting and applicable to their everyday lives, and who have confidence in their ability to use modern technology. Because these courses have large numbers of students underrepresented in the science and technology workforce (women, working parents, and underrepresented minorities) this project is specifically improving their preparation for entering careers in science and technology. Through the collaborative development of pedagogical expectations, we are easing the transition of students transferring from community colleges to CSUS and invigorating faculty by providing opportunities for collaborative curricular development. The outcomes of this project include implementation of new lab exercises and increased student success, demonstrated by improved student performance and enthusiasm for science, and increased transfer rates of CRC students to 4-year institutions.