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Peer reviewedLewis, Ralph W. – BioScience, 1973
General biology courses should be planned and taught in colleges according to widely accepted theories and laws of biology. A list of 24 such principles is provided around which general biology courses could be structured. (PS)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum
Peer reviewedTyser, Robin W.; Cerbin, William J. – BioScience, 1991
Described is an undergraduate biology course which uses exercises for teaching critical thinking. A line-of-reasoning model is presented. Evidence for the effectiveness of this approach is presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedHufford, Terry L. – BioScience, 1991
Described are modifications made in a traditional introductory biology course and the resulting improvement in student achievement and attitude. The use of cooperative learning groups is stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions
