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North Georgia College & State University Biology Curriculum Development

North Georgia College & State University Biology Curriculum Development. Mark Davis Ralph Hitt Wayne Morris Shane Webb. Observations. Biology majors struggle with retaining information from term to term. Students have difficulty integrating knowledge into conceptual frameworks.

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North Georgia College & State University Biology Curriculum Development

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  1. North Georgia College & State University Biology Curriculum Development Mark Davis Ralph Hitt Wayne Morris Shane Webb

  2. Observations • Biology majors struggle with retaining information from term to term. • Students have difficulty integrating knowledge into conceptual frameworks. • Students struggle with the implementation of the scientific method. • Students need to improve their analytical skills (ETS Biology outcomes) • Students need to improve their molecular biology knowledge base (ETS) • Students need to develop collaborative skills

  3. Objectives • Progressively structure laboratory exercises from Freshman Biology  Genetics  Ecology  Upper-division Courses (requires coordination and cooperation of faculty) • Create protocols for exploring databases (e.g. genomic, proteomic, metabolic) to be shared in these courses • Enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills.

  4. Tools: “Case Studies” Common threads to tie subdisciplines and concepts together. • Enzymes (rubisco & amylase) • Globin gene family • Viruses (West Nile & HIV)

  5. Structure: 3 P’s • Problem-posing  • Problem-solving  • Peer Persuasion Involves revision of pedagogical methods.

  6. Example: Myoglobin • 1st Year – Why have myoglobin? Origin? • 2nd Year (Genetics) – Myoglobin gene structure and disease origin? • 2nd Year (Ecology) – Diversity of function (diving mammals and flying reptiles) • Upper division • Evolution – Gene duplication and diversification

  7. Assessment • Evaluate ETS Biology scores in molecular biology and analytical skills sections. • Comparison of pre/post-IAS evaluations. • Examine retention rates.

  8. Implementation • Obtain departmental/administrative approval. • Designate individual(s) to revise curricula. • Apply for minigrants to fund said proposal.

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