This research arose out of conversations among climate change education instructors teaching at Lakehead University and our shared interest to better understand student experiences in our courses, with the intention of informing pedagogical decisions around course design and content. Data were collected from students at the end of seven courses…

Despite a growing recognition of the need for learning-centered curricula in undergraduate education, very little has been documented about course design in a graduate studies context. This article provides a flexible framework and practical strategies for developing a learning-centered graduate course in Epidemiology. Concepts, principles and…

The current status and frequency of nonmajor biology courses offered in colleges and universities in the United States and Canada were investigated. A random sample of 300 four-year colleges was sent a questionnaire and a request for copies of their syllabi for nonmajor biology courses and other nonmajor science courses. Of the 134 respondents,…