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Direct linkMarbach-Ad, Gili; McAdams, Katherine C.; Benson, Spencer; Briken, Volker; Cathcart, Laura; Chase, Michael; El-Sayed, Najib M.; Frauwirth, Kenneth; Fredericksen, Brenda; Joseph, Sam W.; Lee, Vincent; McIver, Kevin S.; Mosser, David; Quimby, B. Booth; Shields, Patricia; Song, Wenxia; Stein, Daniel C.; Stewart, Richard; Thompson, Katerina V.; Smith, Ann C. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2010
This essay describes how the use of a concept inventory has enhanced professional development and curriculum reform efforts of a faculty teaching community. The Host Pathogen Interactions (HPI) teaching team is composed of research and teaching faculty with expertise in HPI who share the goal of improving the learning experience of students in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Microbiology, Educational Change, Learning Experience
Peer reviewedMann, Charles – Science, 1991
The Gaia hypothesis, which promulgates the idea that the Earth as a whole is alive, is discussed. The microworld and the idea that symbiosis is a major force behind evolution are emphasized. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Evolution, Microbiology, Plate Tectonics
Trefil, James – Teachers College Press, 2007
Prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil explains why every U.S. citizen needs to be "scientifically literate" and, therefore, why schools must teach the fundamental principles of scientific literacy to every student. He lays out those principles straightforwardly, so that educators--and everyone who is interested in…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Education, Climate, Scientific Literacy
Peer reviewedPeirce, Susan K. – American Biology Teacher, 1999
Argues that the Woesian three domain view of life should replace the five kingdom taxonomic scheme presented in most general biology texts and courses. Presents evidence for employing the three domain scheme and a related activity for classroom use. Contains 11 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSullivan, Megan – Science Teacher, 2005
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 76 million cases of foodborne illness occur in the U.S. each year; 5,000 are fatal. Most of these illnesses are caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, and parasites and the remaining are poisonings triggered by harmful toxins or chemicals. To Jack Guzewich, a foodborne disease…
Descriptors: Interviews, Epidemiology, Diseases, Microbiology
Peer reviewedBlackwell, Will H.; Powell, Martha J. – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Examined 10 introductory college-level, general biology survey textbooks for the coverage of algae to assess the efficacy of coverage. Describes a proposal of seven kingdoms and discusses the disposition of algae among five of these kingdoms. Contends that textbooks should highlight the concept of algae across the five kingdoms. Contains 59…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Higher Education, Microbiology
Snyder, James D. – Smithsonian, 1993
Describes the historical development of the use of microbes to solve environmental problems such as oil spill clean-up and animal waste disposal. (MDH)
Descriptors: Bacteria, Environmental Education, Genetic Engineering, Microbiology
Peer reviewedKatchen, Mark; LaPierre, Adrienne; Charlin, Cary; Brucker, Barry; Ferguson, Paul – Journal of School Health, 2001
Only limited data exist describing potential exposures to chemical and biological agents when using portable classrooms or outlining how to assess and reduce associated health risks. Evaluating indoor air quality involves examining ventilating rates, volatile organic compounds, and microbiologicals. Open communication among key stakeholders is…
Descriptors: Class Size, Elementary Secondary Education, Indoor Air Pollution, Microbiology
Peer reviewedHarvard Law Review, 1978
Examined is the In re Bergy decision in which a divided United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals held that a living micro-organism was patentable under section 101 of the United States Code. Differing views and problems with the decision are also discussed. (JMD)
Descriptors: Biology, Court Doctrine, Court Litigation, Federal Government
Pollock, George P. – Journal of Podiatric Medical Education, 1980
The basic curricular structure and courses deemed necessary to podiatric medical education are outlined and their rationale explained. Specialties appropriate to podiatric practice, such as electrophysiology and cardiovascular physiology, are noted, and the sequence of coursework suggested. (MSE)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Curriculum Design, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEdwards, Matt – BioScience, 1991
Ideas and scientific definitions as reported by 9-12 year olds collected from class discussions, essays, or examination papers over the course of 32 years are presented. Topics include the living body, tracts, metabolism, the senses, the skeleton, the heart, respiratory ailments, genetics, microbiology, and modern medicine. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Diseases, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedAnd Others; Rapp, Jerry – Journal of Optometric Education, 1980
Papers from a symposium probing some of the curricular elements of the program in biological sciences at a school or college of optometry are provided. The overall program sequence in the biological sciences, microbiology, pharmacology, and the curriculum in the biological sciences from a clinical perspective are discussed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Biological Sciences, Clinical Experience, Curriculum
Peer reviewedGibbins, L. N. – American Biology Teacher, 1999
Criticizes introductory biology texts for merely describing living things in terms of what they can do as whole organisms and neglecting to consider the nature of life on a micro-scale. Presents possibilities for including such discussions in an introductory biology course. Contains 14 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Cytology, Higher Education, Microbiology
Peer reviewedFedak, John; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1990
The improvement in student attitudes as the result of the use of videomicroscopy in the science classroom at the elementary, secondary, and college levels is discussed. The results of published research studies are reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWilett, Norman P.; And Others – Journal of Dental Education, 1984
The American Association of Dental Schools' guidelines for curriculum development in microbiology outline the scope of the subject, interrelationships with other disciplines and specialties, primary educational goals, prerequisites, core content, specific behavioral objectives in each subarea, sequencing, and faculty and facilities requirements.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Content, Course Organization, Curriculum Development
