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Gerrish, Gretchen A.; Sanderfoot, Anton; King-Heiden, Tisha; Abler, Mike; Perez, Kathryn E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2015
The authors wanted to improve student learning of evolutionary concepts by integrating content across the biology major. In this article they describe the process used to develop support among members of the department and administration to implement and measure the outcomes of curricular reforms.
Descriptors: College Students, Majors (Students), Biology, Scientific Concepts
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Rogers, Michael; Keller, Luke D .; Price, Matthew F.; Crouse, Andrew – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2015
Education research provides a range of curricular reform options that can lead to improved student course outcomes. These options can appear easy to implement with the hope of immediate increases in student learning. In 2006 the Ithaca College Physics Department went down this path by moving all of their 100-level courses out of lecture halls and…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Program Implementation, Introductory Courses, Physics
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Hersek, Marta; Gross, Nicholas A.; Mason, Emanuel J.; Bansil, Arun – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2006
The ELMO (Embedded Learning Modules) curriculum reform project has designed science curricula for specific nonscience students that fulfill core requirements and demonstrate how science can be engaging and relevant. ELMO students experience science through active learning and group activities that encourage them to make connections between science…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Active Learning, Curriculum Development, Learning Modules
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Moore, John A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
Discusses need for and nature of science courses for the nonspecialist, outlining the content of an integrated four-year program devoted to sciences (first two years), technology (third year) and science/technology/human problems (fourth year). Includes recommendations for implementing such a program. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education