Integration of Inquiry-based Undergraduate Laboratory Modules throughout a Core Biology Curriculum

探究式实验室是为学生提供通过探索和发现过程学习机会的重要手段。包含探究式实验室是目前正在进行的生物科学系课程改革的一个重要特征，加州州立大学富勒顿分校。本项目涉及开发和支持多个基于探究的实验模块，这些模块集成在生物学专业新的四个学期的系列基础课程中。目前正在利用2000年Link研究所提供的模式生物系统开发8个模块。这些单元所提供的课程包括：生物多样性与进化、细胞生命基础、遗传学与分子生物学、生理学与生态学原理。模块，使用Aiptasia palladia（海葵）和Wisconsin Fast Plants，分别从每个核心课程的不同角度遵循共生和应激反应的主题。这个项目的关键创新是创造了一个基于探究的迭代实验室体验。学生的实验体验更接近真实的科学。我们建议学生获得1)对生物体的护理和操作的信心，2)实验设计的能力，3)对生物学综合性质的欣赏，以及4)更深入的知识。学生的学习目标和高年级课程的准备工作，包括独立研究，正在进行评估。

Biological Sciences (61)Inquiry-based laboratories are an important means of providing students with the opportunity to learn through a process of exploration and discovery. Inclusion of inquiry-based laboratories is a critical feature of the curricular reform currently underway in the Department of Biological Science, California State University, Fullerton. This project involves the development and support of multiple inquiry-based laboratory modules integrated throughout a new four-semester series of foundational courses in the biology major. Eight modules are being developed using model organism systems drawn from the Research Link 2000 Institute. The courses served by these modules include: Biodiversity & Evolution, Cellular Basis of Life, Genetics & Molecular Biology, and Principles of Physiology & Ecology. Modules, using Aiptasia palladia (sea anemone) and Wisconsin Fast Plants, follow themes of symbiosis and stress responses, respectively, from the distinct perspective of each core course. The key innovation of this project is the creation of an iterative inquiry-based laboratory experience. Student laboratory experiences more closely resemble authentic science. We propose that students gain 1) confidence in the care and manipulation of the organisms, 2) facility in experimental design, 3) appreciation of the integrative nature of biology, and 4) a greater depth of knowledge. Student learning goals and preparation for upper-division course work, including independent research, are being evaluated.