University Of Massachusetts Amherst - Full Project Plan Introductory biology, taught in the fall semester, is the first course in biological They review course materials online, proctor three twohour exams, http://www.center.rpi.edu/PewGrant/RD2 Award/UMAplan.html
Extractions: Program in Course Redesign University of Massachusetts Amherst The Traditional Course Introductory Biology, taught in the fall semester, is the first course in biological sciences for incoming students from eleven majors at the university. The course serves approximately 700 students each fall, representing about 20% of the freshman class. Teams of two instructors teach each of the two sections of the course. Classes meet three times a week for 50 minutes sessions. Students also participate in labs that meet once a week for three hours. Introductory Biology is designed to provide a foundation for all further study in the life sciences by providing students with both a solid conceptual foundation in biology and an enthusiasm for the subject matter to motivate advanced study in the field. Introductory Biology has been in the process of revision for some time. A previous redesign focused on the lab sessions, which have been changed to include strong data collection and analysis components. A more recent (fall,1999) redesign of one lecture section moved from a traditional lecture format to an active learning environment. The redesign incorporated ClassTalk, a commercially-available, interactive program that compiles and displays student responses to problem-solving activities. Using ClassTalk, class time is divided into 10-15 minute lecture segments followed by sessions in which students work in small groups applying concepts to solve problems posed by the instructor. Students discuss the questions to facilitate initial problem solving and then share the rationale for their responses with the class once the data has been compiled and displayed. The instructor moderates the discussions and draws out key issues to reinforce specific ideas or reveal misconceptions. This approach has successfully created an active learning environment, bringing many positive aspects of small group work to the large lecture hall setting. However, other problems remain to be solved.
ScienceDaily -- Browse Topics: Science/Biology/Microbiology/Education Contains general information, course description, handouts, lecture notes, Food microbiology - online course based on The Microbiology of Food book. http://www.sciencedaily.com/directory/Science/Biology/Microbiology/Education
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Humboldt: General Biology Course Syllabus This course is an introduction to biology with an emphasis on ecology, and links to lecture outlines, key terms, and study questions), lab activities, http://www.humboldt.edu/~biol104/GenBio2Syllabus.htm
Extractions: This course is an introduction to biology with an emphasis on ecology, population, cellular and organismal biology, genetics, evolution, and the diversity of life. Laboratory participation is an integral part of the course, and represents 1/3 of the course grade. Completion of the course satisfies the GE Area B requirement Life Forms. This course is an integral part of many degree options offered at HSU. Course Materials
OU College Of Medicine :: Curriculum The pathology and pathophysiology of diseases are studied using lectures, Course evaluations may be conducted in written form or online. http://www.medicine.ouhsc.edu/template.cfm?linkName=curriculum&linkGroup=program
SBC Knowledge Network Explorer: Wired Learning Homepage The Crool Zone is a series of activities to help explore issues related to school Donner online. The plight of the Donner Party remains one of the most http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/wired.html
Extractions: What is "Wired Learning?" Wired Learning refers to the lessons, curriculum, WebQuests , and other materials that the KNE Application Design Team developed as part of the SBC Knowledge Network Explorer . Our mission is to support teachers and librarians achieve meaningful, technology-infused learning environments. To best understand the classification system below, you can read a brief definition of formats . You can even use our free tool, Filamentality to build some of these formats yourself! Activities: goals and outcomes are broad; duration is short Big Wide World WebQuest A WebQuest for grades K - 4. Some people think elementary school students should be coloring inside the lines, circling words in a search, or copying sentences from the board. This WebQuest encourages groups to see how things work, impact each other, and interrelate to build a network of understanding that memorization of simple facts can't. Black History
Extractions: Monday, 19 September 2005 Home Education and Events e-Learning / Distance Learning / Courses Contact Jobs @ ISN Courses and Other Learning Material Developed by the ISN Courses Developed by ISN Partner Institutes Courses and Other Learning Material Developed by the ISN The ISN has developed a number of courses as well as learning material, such as an interactive timeline or "Sicherheit wagen", a CD-ROM-based learning program to support education and training in the field of international relations and security policy. This online course offers a theoretical and practical look at risk and insecurity in the information age. It discusses the most important aspects and problems of ICT-related risks. The six learning objects discuss topics such as the information revolution and how it is changing the risk environment; malicious actors and the tools they can employ to damage information infrastructures; the research field of security studies in connection with information-age risks; the use of ICT in violent and non-violent conflict situations; critical information infrastructure protection (CIIP) policies; and multilateral endeavors to protect cyberspace. Visit the course website Log in to the PfP LMS powered by ILIAS International Security Risks
ANU - Faculty Of Science - Information Course Title Challenges in Conservation biology (These three modules are each equivalent to twelve lectures and three tutorials. http://science.anu.edu.au/PostGraduate/Master/OnlineModules.php
Extractions: Course Description : Photonics is the science and technology that underpins the information revolution, using light to transmit, store and sort information. Photonic devices find broad application not only in IT but in computation, sensing, fundamental physics, medicine and biology. This course provides an introduction to the field and the device that is at its heart - the laser. It covers the basic optics and laser physics needed to understand the behaviour and function of optical devices.
California Academy Of Sciences - Course Catalog - Fall/Winter 2002-03 FALL WINTER 200203 online CATALOG Course catalog - Fall/Winter 2002-03 lectures are held throughout the year on a variety of topics ranging from http://www.calacademy.org/education/course_catalog/fall_winter_2002-03/
Extractions: Astronomy ... Junior Academy Classes Lectures are held throughout the year on a variety of topics ranging from human origins to wildlife research and environmental stewardship. These events often coincide with the publication of a new book (and feature a booksigning by the author), focus on a timely research topic, or complement a special exhibition. Members Lectures
Extractions: Course emphasis is on teaching literacy through movement. Participants will learn to tailor movement experiences appropriate for communicating specific concepts and ideas to others. A basic knowledge of how to create dances from individual movements, and how to design movement-based lessons will also be part of this course. Class demonstrates a multiple intelligences approach to learning and active learning teaching strategies. Sandra Minton ( slminto@msn.com
PSIgate - Physical Sciences Information Gateway Search/Browse Results offers a set of online lecture notes, on marine biology and oceanography. The lecture notes cover most areas of marine biology and oceanography, http://www.psigate.ac.uk/roads/cgi-bin/psisearch.pl?term1=biological oceanograph
Introducing Biology At Dalhousie We offer the widest range of biology classes in Atlantic Canada. Other departments offer a wide The two first year classes are available online and http://biology.dal.ca/intro/intro.html
Extractions: Why do an undergraduate degree at Dalhousie? There are big advantages to studying at Canada's "smallest big university". Dalhousie is the smallest of the comprehensive universities in Canada, which are those offering a full range of professional programmes such as law, medicine, engineering, in addition to core undergraduate programmes and graduate research. As such, it allows many of the advantages of smaller universities and the scope and opportunities of large universities. Dalhousie is a good place to be exposed to a wide range of activities in Biology and to help you decide what you want to pursue (even if another discipline). If you have a profession already in mind, Dalhousie provides opportunities to take classes that are highly relevant, and from professors with research programmes in those areas. We can accommodate a diversity of interests, for example, you could take classes in drama or music while you study biology. You can even take classes at other degree granting institutions in Halifax (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, St. Mary's University, Mount Saint Vincent University). The Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro (one hour away from Dalhousie) is affiliated with Dalhousie, and students sometimes begin at one institution and, as their interests develop, change to the other institution or spend a year at the other institution.
Innovation Express consuming than the development of the online Principles of biology lecture course. The students in the online course used the online biology manual. http://www.league.org/leaguetlc/express/inn0305.html
Extractions: The world of online educational content today closely emulates the text-based, lecture-based, or print-based curriculum of traditional classroom-based instruction. Many online courses have been developed with minor modifications to the legacy lecture format and delivered through a series of technological innovations and resources. A cursory overview illustrates that the greatest advances in online courses have occurred through technological delivery rather than advancing teaching and learning techniques. This noted, how has e-learning impacted the translation of critical content mastery through experimental, hands-on learning experiences associated with scientific lab experiments? At the turn of the millennium, online degree options expanded within the California State System. During this time, San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) recognized the need to create an internet-based science course in order to meet full degree requirements for the newly developed SDCCD Online Program. In the fall of 2001, SDCCD and department faculty approved the concept, curriculum, and development of the first online biology course and lab. As part of this approval, they also included stipulations and the following requirements:
AP Biology Links Check out the very nice links for each section of the AP course. Lecture Outlines Many in PowerPoint; The biology Place Classic Edition http://www.winterwren.com/apbio/home/links.html
Extractions: This is not meant to be an inclusive or exhaustive list. These are a few sites that I like. If you are searching for information on a specific topic conduct Internet searches using several of the good search engines such as Google or AlltheWeb . There is also a new "Science Portal" and Search Engine www.scientopica.com AP Biology Sites Biology Sites Biological Supply Companies ... Study Tips The College Board main web site. AP Central at the College Board web site. Advanced Placement Digital Library at Rice University(requires registration) Biology Teachers Corner at AP Central AP Biology Web Guide Campbell's 5th Edition Ap Biology Lesson Plans A. P. Biology at the University of Georgia An excellent source for information on labs and the A. P. free-response questions from years past. Campbell's Biology 5th Edition Lesson Plans from Prentice Hall. Very nice! An AP site at Eastern Connecticut State University prepared by Dr. Liz Cowles Chris Halloran's AP Biology Site Contains excellent links to biology tutorials and lessons. Check out the very nice links for each section of the AP course.
Structure Of The Bio 205 online course has two major sources of information on plant and the a) Lecture Topics page listed under course menu on the homepage is a list of http://www.uncwil.edu/bio/Structbio205F05.htm
Extractions: Structure of the Bio. 205 Online Course -Updated for Fall semester 2005 This Bio. 205 online course has two major sources of information on plant - and the whole course is online - we do not meet: Source is the Textbook and its online components Campbell's Biology the Textbook plus there are online web pages component for each of the chapters we will use this semester. You will be responsible for instructional material in only the chapters in the textbook and their online web pages that apply to plants. Chapters in the Campbells Biology textbook for this Bio 205 Introductory Biology: Plant course are: Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 10, Chapter 13, portions of Chapters 26-30, all of Chapters 35-39, Chapter 54. Other chapters may help you, but they are not presently required, but they contain information you need to understand and appreciate. Each chapter's online web pages were created by educators at Pearson Education, Inc. who are associated with Benjamin Cummings, publishing company for the Campbell's Biology text.
GEsource: Natural Disasters And Hazards - Volcanoes Keywords catastrophic events, geological factors, biological activities, The course, Dynamic earth, of which this lecture is part, was designed by http://www.gesource.ac.uk/hazards/Volcanoes-Lecture.html
Extractions: Droughts Earthquakes Flooding Mass Movements ... Wildfires Natural Hazards Information Hazards Home Historical Events Satellite Images All Articles ... Current US Weather Volcanoes Resources Volcanoes Home Volcanoes Images Historical Volcanoes Events Volcanoes Articles ... Volcano Maps Volcanoes Websites Academic departments Case studies Databases Field studies ... Research Projects Other areas of GEsource Home World Guide Subject Packs Navigate: This web page is provided by Dr S. E. Jones of Bangor University, Wales. It is a series of online lecture notes that cover the topic of climate and climate change. These lectures include information on: the global climate; variations in global climate, patterns of climate, causes of climate change, feedback mechanisms, and contemporary climate change, and provides a case study of the British climate. Concepts of interest are commonly highlighted and may be accessed to provide images and data.
Course Evaluations - EduTools All lecture material in this course is presented through a series of animations General comments and differentiating features, The AP biology course http://wcalo.edutools.info/find/course.jsp?id=7&type=8
IIT Online Programs This program is offered by the Department of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences. To view a sample lecture from BIOL 515, click here. http://www.iit-online.iit.edu/internet/programs/index.asp
Fairfield University - Full Project Plan General biology, a twosemester introductory course, is required of all In the traditional format, General biology is taught in a lecture format using http://www.center.rpi.edu/PewGrant/RD2 Award/FUplan.html
Extractions: The Traditional Course General Biology, a two-semester introductory course, is required of all students majoring in biology, psychology, neuroscience, biochemistry, and allied health. Approximately 260 students enroll in the course annually, 15% of the typical first-year class. Almost one-tenth of all students major in biology, the second largest major at the university. The university offers four lecture sections of about 35 to 40 students in the fall term and three in the spring term. Each lecture section meets three times a week for 50 minutes. Seven lab sections of about 20 students are offered in the fall and six in the spring. Each lab section meets once a week for three hours. Four different faculty members teach the lecture sections, and five faculty members plus additional professional staff teach the labs. In the traditional format, General Biology is taught in a lecture format using an historic approach, with all faculty using the same syllabus. In-class technology consists of an overhead projector and transparencies. Labs consist of a series of 12 modules, each of which is designed to be completed in the three-hour lab session. Students do "cookbook" type experiments in which they memorize information rather than apply specific scientific methodology to answer biological questions. Neither lectures nor labs use computer-based instructional materials or online databases, despite the integral use of computers in biological research today.
CIT > The 2000 ~FAST Tex Projects Student Michael Peterson (biology). Title Course Website Development It consists of a 3credit hour lecture course, and a required 1-credit lab course http://www.utexas.edu/academic/cit/fasttex/2000/natsciences.html
Extractions: College of Natural Sciences Faculty Advisor: Vicki Almstrum, almstrum@cs.utexas.edu and Meredith Emley Clarke Student: Rynell Wesson (Computer Science) Title: A Web-Based Mutual Evaluation Tool Faculty Advisor: Roger Bengtson, bengtson@physics.utexas.edu Student: Jason Thalken (Physics) Title: Physics 453 - A Laboratory in Modern Physics Faculty Advisor: Shannon Bennett, sbennett@mail.utexas.edu Student: Michael Peterson (Biology) Title: Course Website Development Faculty Advisor: Andrew Ellington, andy.ellington@mail.utexas.edu Student: George Mantaring (Electrical Engineering) Title: Biorobotics Web Page Project Description: Biorobotics, the automation of biology research with robots, is a rapidly expanding field of science. This increased interest has created a need for more people trained on how to run biology robots. To meet this need the Ellington Lab is developing a biorobotics university course. The primary information resource for the planned course will be a web site. This web site will serve students with course information and additionally serve the world as a central location for all biorobotic data. Currently a centralized biorobotic web site does not exist.
