Enhancing Experiential Learning and Research-based Instruction by Integrating Fluorescent and Phase Microscopy Across the Curriculum

生物科学(61)这个项目的目标是加强学生使用微观方法解决问题的能力。其目的是将荧光显微镜和相差显微镜整合到沃特堡学院生物学课程的所有级别，并加强学生接触仪器的机会，以及他们在学生研究项目中使用显微技术的能力。在生物学入门课程中向学生介绍荧光显微镜和相差显微镜的使用，并在后续课程中获得专业知识，如微生物学、微生物生态学、细胞生物学和学生研究。这些课程为在基于探究的实验室和本科生研究中使用这些显微镜提供了其他机会。基于探究的实验练习是从当代研究文献中改编而成的。这些学生还接受了静帧和视频捕获技术的培训，这样他们就可以记录、展示和发布他们的结果。该项目对学生学习的影响正在使用累积的数字图像文件夹和实验室实践进行评估。评估的结果和学生提出的项目将通过一个网站和在国家会议上的介绍加以传播。

Biological Sciences (61)The goal of this project is to strengthen the ability of students to use microscopic approaches to solve problems. The objectives are to integrate fluorescent and phase-contrast microscopy into all levels of the Wartburg College biology curriculum and to enhance student access to the instrumentation and their ability to use microscopic techniques in student research projects. Students are introduced to the use of fluorescent and phase-contrast microscopy in the introductory Biology course, and gain expertise in subsequent courses, Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Cell Biology, and Student Research. These courses provide other opportunities for the use of these microscopes in inquiry-based labs and undergraduate research. Inquiry-based lab exercises are being developed as adaptations from the contemporary research literature. The students are also be trained in still-frame and video-capture techniques so they can document, present, and publish their results. The impact of the project on student learning is being assessed using cumulative digital image portfolios and lab practicals. The results of the assessment and student-generated projects will be disseminated through a Web site and presentations at national meetings.