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

将基于探究的本科实验室模块整合到整个核心生物学课程中

• 批准号: 0127167
• 负责人: Merri Casem
• 金额: $ 19.9万
• 依托单位: CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2002
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2002-07-01 至 2006-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0127167&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Integration; Inquiry; based; Undergraduate; Laboratory

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.

生物科学 (61)探究式实验室是为学生提供通过探索和发现过程进行学习的机会的重要手段。纳入基于探究的实验室是加州州立大学富勒顿分校生物科学系目前正在进行的课程改革的一个关键特征。该项目涉及开发和支持多个基于探究的实验室模块，这些模块集成在生物学专业的新的四个学期基础课程系列中。八个模块正在使用来自 Research Link 2000 研究所的模型生物系统进行开发。这些模块提供的课程包括：生物多样性与进化、生命的细胞基础、遗传学与分子生物学以及生理学与生态学原理。使用 Aiptasia palladia（海葵）和威斯康星州快速植物的模块，从每个核心课程的不同角度分别遵循共生和应激反应的主题。该项目的关键创新是创建基于迭代探究的实验室体验。学生的实验室体验更接近真实的科学。我们建议学生获得 1) 对生物体护理和操作的信心，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。正在评估学生的学习目标和高年级课程作业（包括独立研究）的准备。