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Biermann, Carol A.; Sarinsky, Gary B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
This study was undertaken to determine whether a biology preparatory course given at an urban community college was helping students to develop the proper skills and background necessary to successfully complete follow-up courses in biology. Data indicated a mathematics score was the main discriminator between pass/fail groups of the preparatory…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, College Science, Community Colleges