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Andrea Saltelli – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2024
The focus of this case study is the question, 'How can research integrity be taught in higher education?' I will share my experience of teaching this topic over the past three years, organising the various dimensions of research integrity under the broader theme of integrity in science, specifically in terms of norms, functions, and unity. Norms…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Integrity
Thorsteinsson, Gisli; Kikkull, Andry – Design and Technology Education, 2019
This article examines the possibility of supporting craft education by incorporating knowledge students have gained via science lessons: such knowledge largely refers to the mathematics and physics taught in Estonian comprehensive schools. Results were gleaned from interviews with craft teachers in Estonia, in order to establish their attitudes to…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Handicrafts, Science Instruction, Mathematics Instruction
Ludwig, Matthew A.; Bentz, Amy E.; Fynewever, Herb – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
In this article, the authors describe how a syllabus can be used to set the stage for effective use of assessment-for-learning principles. Nearly all college instructors use a syllabus, but this document typically dwells on logistics and evaluation. Research has suggested that courses should go beyond evaluation to include aspects of assessment…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Course Descriptions, Evaluation, Higher Education
Wu, Yifeng; Zhou, Yangbin; Song, Jiaping; Hu, Xiaojian; Ding, Yu; Zhang, Zhihong – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2008
We have designed a laboratory curriculum using the green and red fluorescent proteins (GFP and RFP) to visualize the cloning, expression, chromatography purification, crystallization, and protease-cleavage experiments of protein science. The EGFP and DsRed monomer (mDsRed)-coding sequences were amplified by PCR and cloned into pMAL (MBP-EGFP) or…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Experiments, Molecular Biology, Teaching Methods
Labianca, Dominick A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2007
This article describes an approach to minimizing the "fear factor" in a chemistry course for the nonscience major, and also addresses relevant applications to other science courses, including biology, geology, and physics. The approach emphasizes forensic science and affords students the opportunity to hone their analytical skills in an…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Geology, Fear

Fowler, Michael – Science and Education, 2003
Describes a seminar course using Galileo's book "Two New Sciences" as an instructional tool to give students insight into the Greek's achievement in science. Includes references. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Nonmajors, Science History

Bieron, Joseph F.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Describes the design of a new laboratory course that calls for experiments to be grouped in clusters. Each cluster has a unifying theme which gives coherence to the experiments. Other important guidelines in design were the use of computers, introduction of microscale chemistry, and use of instrumentation. Cluster examples include Carbon Is Number…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Higher Education

Kerber, Robert C.; Akhtar, Mohammad J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Describes a freshman laboratory program designed to interface between the substances that surround students in their ordinary lives and abstract principles presented in chemistry classrooms. Course organization is based on the nature of the materials themselves, which include household chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide, food and beverages, pills…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Freshmen, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
Callazzo, Louis J., III – Technical Writing Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Science Instruction

Lysek, Gernot – Journal of Biological Education, 1981
A practical course for postgraduate students is described in which the drawing techniques used to observe, report, and explain biological structures and development were taught and practiced. (Author)
Descriptors: Art, Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions

Trumbore, Conrad N.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Describes a recent experimental class format entitled Chemistry and the Human Environment, which was designed as an interesting yet comprehensive chemistry course for nonscience students. Topics illustrate chemical underpinnings of social problems of interest to students. Concludes that course content must change with time to remain effective and…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development

Oerther, Daniel B. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2002
Introduces a molecular biology course designed for environmental engineering majors using 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid-targeted technology that allows students to identify and study microorganisms in bioreactor environments. (Contains 17 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Molecular Biology

George, Simon – Physics Teacher, 1994
Discusses a survey sent to 502 institutions who have a one-year, non-calculus physics courses. The survey return rate was 50%. Comments on survey results concerning enrollment, reasons for changing textbooks, the top nine textbooks being used, and laboratory manuals. (MVL)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Nonmajors, Physics

Brahmia, Suzanne; Etkina, Eugenia – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2001
Discusses methods for addressing at-risk factors in introductory physics and how they can be implemented. Offers recommendations for creating an effective program within the structure of a research university. (MM)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Physics

Hodges, Linda C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1999
Summarizes the mechanics of a course designed to give students a structured, guided approach that simulates more closely the way that many students approach learning new material. (CCM)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development