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Peer reviewedTobias, Shoshana – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a scenario about a planet that uses problem based learning to teach evolution and ecology to freshman biology students. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Geology
Peer reviewedOzsvath, David L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a case study to teach about the relationship between sinkhole development and groundwater levels in Orlando, Florida. Discusses the relationship between groundwater levels and sinkhole formation in a karst terrane. Includes discussion questions. (YDS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environment, Geology, Groundwater
Peer reviewedSchiller, Nancy A.; Herreid, Clyde F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Uses a problem-based teaching approach to teach about the geological origins of the Galapagos Islands, colonization, species formation, and threats to biodiversity. Discusses finches, tortoises, and sea cucumbers and provides instructions for student discussions. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biodiversity, Biology, Classroom Techniques, Evolution
Peer reviewedHerreid, Clyde Freeman – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Explains the steps necessary to write a case study. Illustrates the development of a case study for a freshman Evolutionary Biology class. (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Problem Based Learning, Science Education
Peer reviewedDuch, Barbara – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a rear-end car accident scenario to teach about forces and kinetic energy in a problem-based learning format. Includes four parts: (1) "A Bad Day for Sandy Dayton"; (2) "The Emergency Room"; (3) "The Facts of the Case"; and (4) "Judgement Day". Discusses the major issues of the questions, introduces scientific concepts, and initiates…
Descriptors: Biology, Classroom Techniques, Force, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHerreid, Clyde Freeman – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2003
Reviews the origin of problem based learning (PBL) and variations of PBL. Suggests that PBL is simply one way of case study learning. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational History, Higher Education, Problem Based Learning
Peer reviewedArambula-Greenfield, Teresa – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1996
Describes a problem-based human biology course for undergraduate nonscience majors. Discusses the nature of problem-based learning, effectiveness of problem-based learning in a nonmajors' science course, course development, and implications. Contains 14 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Course Descriptions, Educational Strategies, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBieron, Joseph F.; Dinan, Frank J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a chemistry report on methamphetamine synthesis downloaded from the Internet and asks students to point out errors and answer questions about the text. Discusses the methods of methamphetamine synthesis and major issues in writing a case study. (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemical Analysis, Classroom Techniques, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRowberg, Kathryn – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a classroom activity in which students identify the possible ways of reducing NOx emissions to reduce ground-level ozone. (YDS)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Environmental Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDinan, Frank J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Introduces a chemistry unit, the "Evolving Atom", based on a problem-based learning approach designed for non-science majors. Uses the case method to address memory loss in mice during instruction. (Contains 14 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Chemistry, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education
