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Chimuco, Kama Sandra Matondo; Neto, Isabel – Advances in Physiology Education, 2023
The Faculty of Medicine at Mandume Ya Ndemufayo University began teaching in 2009, taking on the challenge of outcomes-based education and aiming to train qualified professionals according to the needs of the community. This article aims to describe and analyze how the teaching of physiology is organized in the medical program at this university.…
Descriptors: Physiology, Medical Education, Foreign Countries, Outcome Based Education
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Rohde Poole, S. B. – PRIMUS, 2022
This paper is written to provide ideas and guide faculty who want to design a mathematical modeling course for undergraduate mathematics majors and minors. We discuss course goals, assignments, and projects that can be used to help students gain experience relevant for careers and mathematical modeling opportunities. The authors designed this…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Instruction, Majors (Students), Mathematical Models
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Drisko, James; Hunnicutt, Christie; Berenson, Laura – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2015
The Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE) promotes excellence in PhD education in Social Work. GADE's 2013 Quality Guidelines for PhD Programs heavily emphasize preparation for research. Little is known, however, about the details of the contemporary social work PhD program structure and curriculum. Several prior surveys have…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Course Objectives, Doctoral Programs, Curriculum Evaluation
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Taylor, Ann T. S. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2013
Most biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology classes have extensive prerequisite or co-requisite requirements, often including introductory chemistry, introductory biology, and organic chemistry coursework. But what is the function of these prerequisites? While it seems logical that a basic understanding of biological and…
Descriptors: Prerequisites, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology
Massey, Jeremy; Louwerens, Shane; Galey, Joe – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2011
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, College Curriculum, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, 2008
Curriculum is at the core of any educational endeavor, and the course outline of record plays a central role both internal and external to the California Community College System. This update to the original Academic Senate paper "Components of a Model Course Outline of Record" also incorporates material from the previously published…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Course Descriptions, Courses
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Kain, Edward L.; Hendley, Alexandra O.; Contreras, Lauren R.; Wyatt-Baxter, Krystal K. – Teaching Sociology, 2007
This research note provides some basic information about the courses that are typically offered in community colleges, and whether these courses have prerequisites. As higher education becomes more accessible to the general public, community colleges have received more students. Furthermore, an increasing number of students transfer from these…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Sociology, Prerequisites, Two Year College Students
Massey, Jeremy; Louwerens, Shane; Galey, Joe – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2007
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, College Curriculum, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery