ERIC Number: ED535697
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 208
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ISBN: ISBN-0-3090-8535-7ISBN-978-0-3090-8535-9
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BIO2010: Transforming Undergraduate Education for Future Research Biologists
National Academies Press
The report discusses incorporating more math, physics, chemistry, engineering and computer science into classes and laboratory work and emphasizing independent research will help undergraduate education reflect real-world science. Schools, professional societies and funding agencies should develop new teaching materials and facilitate faculty collaboration.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Biology, College Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Student Research, Undergraduate Students, Instructional Materials, Student Projects, Active Learning, Teacher Collaboration, College Faculty, Curriculum Implementation, Educational Change, Relevance (Education)
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Publication Type: Books; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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