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Crow, Linda W.; Haws, Sue G. – 1985
This study assessed the effectiveness of integrating logical thinking skills into a geology course designed for nonscience majors. Goals of the study were to: (1) design a unique set of materials that integrated logical skills and geological time and sequence; (2) implement these materials into the classroom instruction; and (3) test the effects…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Download full textMelear, Claudia T. – 1990
Learning style is a composite of those elements that serve as a relatively stable indicator of how a learner perceives, interacts with, and responds to the learning environment. This paper presents quantitative data related to learning styles and qualitative data related to learning environments which could suggest changes in biology courses and…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, College Science
Peer reviewedMcGivney, Raymond J., Jr. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Described is a nonmajor mathematics course taught using computers and lab experiments. Included are the challenge, solution, description of the first class, problems, successes, the syllabus, student comments, and the conclusion. (KR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content
Peer reviewedMcIntosh, William J.; Caprio, Mario W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Reported is a profile of nonmajor instruction determined through a nationwide survey of college and university professors who teach introductory courses to non-science majors. The purpose of the survey was to identify the critical issues and problems that exist related to this population of students. (KR)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Science, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
