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Cianfrani, Christina; Hews, Sarah; DeJong, Christene – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2020
We designed the Integrated Sciences First-Year Program (ISFP) to introduce students to the nature and process of science early in their academic career, help them develop skills and competencies, and create an intellectual community of learners to foster belonging within science. Using their inherent curiosity, we designed active learning…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Student Research, Scientific Research, Science Process Skills
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Cherif, Abour; Gialamas, Stefanos – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Introduces a semester-long project approach for science or mathematics nonmajor students and lists the objectives of the project. Lists criteria for student evaluation and provides examples of students' creative final projects. (Contains 18 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Creativity, Evaluation, Higher Education, Learning Processes
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Romey, William D. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1984
Describes the rationale for and objectives of a strategy in which students display projects in lieu of a final examination. Although no grading is attached to the "walk-through," participation is required for the course grade. Sample student projects reflecting the variety of display formats are also described. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Grading, Higher Education
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Taylor, David M.; Barnard, Walther M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1980
Describes an SOS project, "Arsenic in Waters, Soils, Biota, and Wastes of Chautauqua County, New York," sponsored by the National Science Foundation. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Science Education
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Harpp, David N.; Butler, Ian S. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1984
As an alternative to traditional science projects, students in introductory organic and inorganic chemistry were given the opportunity to produce an "audiovisual" term paper. Rationale for the project, responses from student self-evaluation questionnaires, and comments on implementing the project (including cost and time factors) are…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Haynes, James M.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
Describes a course which focuses student activities on the preparation of an environmental impact statement. The course provides undergraduate/graduate students with an intensive field ecology experience which exposes them to scientific principles of biology, environmental analysis, and quantitative sampling methods. Includes course format,…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions, Ecology
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Faber, Gary C.; Martin, Elizabeth M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
Citing problems with a traditional introductory chemistry laboratory program, discusses a two-semester, project-oriented laboratory program using traditional experiments. A series of slide/tape programs discussing/illustrating potentially difficult concepts and techniques is used to facilitate instruction. Includes list of topics covered in the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Husch, Lawrence S. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes a program that involved classroom instruction in advanced mathematics, a visit to the Mathematical Sciences section of Oak Ridge Laboratory, talks by faculty members on their interests, work with mentors on student research activities, and various recreational activities. Includes a list of projects and students participating. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Experiential Learning, Mathematicians, Mathematics Education
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Rauckhorst, William H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Reports on a project, funded by the National Science Foundation, being conducted at Argonne National Laboratory to encourage physically handicapped students to undertake careers in science, mathematics, and engineering. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Career Education, Chemistry, College Science, College Students
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Adams, David L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Describes four instructional techniques used to deliver specific developmental objectives in both an introductory chemistry course and a general course in science and technology. The four techniques described are miniresearch projects, scenario-based research projects, short essay examination questions, and issues-directed research project. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Critical Thinking, Essay Tests