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Direct linkHernandez, Rebecca R.; Mayernik, Matthew S.; Murphy-Mariscal, Michelle L.; Allen, Michael F. – BioScience, 2012
Environmental scientists are increasing their capitalization on advancements in technology, computation, and data management. However, the extent of that capitalization is unknown. We analyzed the survey responses of 434 graduate students to evaluate the understanding and use of such advances in the environmental sciences. Two-thirds of the…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Programming Languages, Graduate Students, Information Science
Fortuin, Karen P. J.; van Koppen, C. S. A.; Leemans, Rik – BioScience, 2011
Conceptual models are useful for facing the challenges of environmental sciences curriculum and course developers and students. These challenges are inherent to the interdisciplinary and problem-oriented character of environmental sciences curricula. In this article, we review the merits of conceptual models in facing these challenges. These…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Science Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Models
Peer reviewedMilby, T. H. – BioScience, 1973
Reports the results of a study to determine the extent and content of courses in biological literature offered to graduate students in American universities. (JR)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Course Content, Educational Research
Peer reviewedTyser, Robin W.; Cerbin, William J. – BioScience, 1991
Described is an undergraduate biology course which uses exercises for teaching critical thinking. A line-of-reasoning model is presented. Evidence for the effectiveness of this approach is presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedFoster, John M. – BioScience, 1979
The biochemistry laboratory-based course of an undergraduate college is discussed. The course description and sequence of topics related to the subject of enzymes are given. Emphasis in the course is on students working from their classroom data. (SA)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
Peer reviewedVogel, Steve – BioScience, 1987
Argues that introductory courses in college biology do a poor job of encouraging students to enter a career in biology. Cites examples of poorly written textbooks and treatments of various aspects of biology including basic definitions, cells and their operations, the mechanics of life, the nervous system, evolution and sex. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Content Analysis, Course Content
Peer reviewedHenig, Robin Marantz – BioScience, 1979
The controversy between the Evolutionists and the Creationists is presented. The impact of the Creationists' activity on public school science teaching is discussed with particular emphasis on the selection of biology textbooks by school districts. (SA)
Descriptors: Biology, Creationism, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Problems
Peer reviewedCarter, Jack L.; And Others – BioScience, 1990
Examined is the uniformity of curricula and instructional methods used in college biology education in the United States. Areas of special focus include curricula, introductory courses, laboratories, field experiences, faculty roles, undergraduate research, textbooks, ethics and values, encouraging underrepresented groups, capstone experiences,…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Educational Trends, Females
