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Lockard, Joe; Goggin, Peter – Science & Education, 2023
The paper describes an upper-division university course in Mars literature taught online since Fall 2013. The course readings comprise six novels relating to Mars. Authors include H.G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ray Bradbury, Phillip K. Dick, Greg Bear, and Kim Stanley Robinson. After an introduction, sections of the paper discuss course…
Descriptors: College Science, Astronomy, Space Sciences, Science Instruction
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Woolmer, Cherie; Sneddon, Peter; Curry, Gordon; Hill, Bob; Fehertavi, Szonja; Longbone, Charlotte; Wallace, Katherine – International Journal for Academic Development, 2016
This paper reflects upon the development of a multidisciplinary lesson plan aimed at developing science skills for Physics and Astronomy, Geographical and Earth Sciences, and Chemistry students at a research intensive Scottish university. The lesson plan was co-developed with a small group of staff and undergraduate students from these…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Research Universities, Teacher Student Relationship
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Letcher, Stephen V. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes a group-based mastery learning program emphasizing mandatory passing of an examination at the end of each unit. A student has four chances to earn a grade of 85 percent on each examination. Reports results for three semesters and includes evaluations from students and the instructor. Eight references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Course Organization, Higher Education
Rossignol, Annette MacKay; Hanes, N. Bruce – Engineering Education, 1990
Discusses integrating occupational health and safety engineering topics into existing engineering course work. Describes three models for integration and a procedure to assess the integration. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Evaluation, Course Organization, Engineering Education