MARC Curriculum Improvement Implementation - Phase II

MARC 课程改进实施 - 第二阶段

• 批准号: 7881612
• 负责人: Denise Garcia
• 金额: $ 26.96万
• 依托单位: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2008
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2008-07-01 至 2013-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/7881612
• 关键词: Algorithms; Area; Behavioral Sciences; Biochemistry; Biological; Biology; Biomedical Research; Biophysics; CCL7 gene; Calculi; Chemistry; Communities; Computational Science; Data; Discipline; Education; Educational Curriculum; Educational process of instructing; Educational workshop; Electronics; Elements; Enrollment; Ensure; Evaluation; Faculty; Fostering; Funding; Goals; Grant; Human Resources; Interdisciplinary Study; Joints; Journals; Knowledge; Location; Manuscripts; Mathematics; Measurable; Minor; Minority; Modeling; Outcome; Phase; Philosophy; Physics; Population Growth; Printing; Psychology; Recommendation; Research; Research Personnel; Research Project Grants; Research Training; Resources; Science; Strategic Planning; Students; base; career; college; computer science; design; empowered; experience; instrument; organizational structure; physical science; programs; skills; success; symposium

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cutting-edge scientific research often flourishes along the intersections of traditional scientific disciplines. Nowhere is this more evident than along the boundaries of mathematics, computer science, and the biological and physical sciences. Twenty-first century Biology depends increasingly on data, algorithms, and models; in virtually every aspect, it is becoming more quantitative (Q), more computational (C), and more mathematical. Our proposal is based on the philosophy that Q&C skills are best mastered when they are used repeatedly in different areas of biological and behavioral sciences. Our plan makes Q&C a common thread that is woven throughout the undergraduate curriculum. This repeated exposure will enable students to appreciate how pervasive Q&C is throughout the sciences and will result in greater ability and comfort of students to apply these skills in new situations. All elements of our Phase II proposal originated from findings and recommendations of the Q&C Science Steering Committee as a result of Phase I activities. The Committee consisted of one tenured / tenure-track faculty from each of the six participating departments (Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology). The CSUSM MARC Phase II Program has six major goals that include: (1) Implement a modern, interdisciplinary Q&C curriculum that prepares undergraduate science majors for the challenges and careers in the 21st century; (2) Empower all science majors to be scientific problem solvers through the use of appropriate Q&C knowledge and skills; (3) Ensure smooth articulation of Q&C-enhanced lower-division science and math courses between the local community colleges and CSUSM; (4) Enhance the Q&C sophistication of MARC Scholars in their coursework and research; (5) Foster interdisciplinary teaching and research projects among math, computer science, and science faculty; and (6) Disseminate successful curricular changes. Our approach is comprehensive, introducing Q&C skills in large enrollment introductory courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology, and progressing all the way into special topics senior courses. Our plan ensures sustainability and improvement in Q&C integration well after the 5-year funding period. Our evaluation plan provides measurable objectives and assessment criteria for each project goal using formative and summative evaluation. The national MARC Phase II Program's goal and the CSUSM strategic plan are in excellent alignment. The regional minority population growth, the campus commitment to diversity, the success of the current MARC Program and the Phase I Planning Project, the pedagogical expertise of our faculty, the experience of the program director, the existing MBRS SCORE, RISE, and Bridges Programs, and new science buildings equipped with modern scientific instruments and powerful instructional resources collectively make CSUSM an ideal location to operate a successful MARC Phase II Program.

描述（由申请人提供）：尖端科学研究往往沿着沿着传统科学学科的交叉点。这一点在数学、计算机科学、生物科学和物理科学的边界上沿着最为明显。世纪的生物学越来越依赖于数据、算法和模型;几乎在每个方面，它都变得更加量化（Q）、更加计算化（C）和更加数学化。我们的建议是基于这样一种理念，即当Q&C技能在生物和行为科学的不同领域被反复使用时，它们才能被最好地掌握。我们的计划使Q&C成为贯穿本科课程的共同主线。这种反复的接触将使学生能够体会到Q&C在整个科学领域的普遍性，并将使学生在新的情况下应用这些技能的能力和舒适度更高。我们第二阶段提案的所有内容都源于Q&C科学指导委员会在第一阶段活动中的发现和建议。该委员会由来自六个参与部门（生物学，化学/生物化学，计算机科学，数学，物理学和心理学）的一名终身/终身教职员工组成。 CSUSM MARC第二阶段计划有六个主要目标，包括：（1）实施现代化的跨学科Q&C课程，为21世纪的挑战和职业生涯做好准备;（2）通过使用适当的Q&C知识和技能，使所有科学专业成为科学问题解决者;（3）确保当地社区学院和CSUSM之间的Q& C增强的低年级科学和数学课程的顺利衔接;（4）提高MARC学者在课程和研究中的Q&C复杂性;（5）促进数学，计算机科学和科学教师之间的跨学科教学和研究项目;（6）传播成功的课程改革。我们的方法是全面的，在数学，化学，物理和生物学的大招生入门课程中引入Q&C技能，并一路发展到专题高级课程。我们的计划确保在5年资助期后Q&C整合的可持续性和改进。我们的评估计划采用形成性和总结性评估为每个项目目标提供可衡量的目标和评估标准。 国家MARC第二阶段计划的目标和CSUSM战略计划非常一致。区域少数民族人口的增长，校园对多样性的承诺，当前MARC计划和第一阶段规划项目的成功，我们教师的教学专业知识，项目主任的经验，现有的MBRS SCORE，RISE和桥梁计划，和新的科学大楼配备了现代化的科学仪器和强大的教学资源共同使CSUSM一个理想的位置运行一个成功的MARC第二阶段计划。