Biological methods: a novel course in undergraduate biology
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Article Title | Biological methods: a novel course in undergraduate biology |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Kotiw, Michael (Author), Learmonth, Robert P. (Author) and Sutherland, Mark W. (Author) |
Journal Title | Biochemical Education |
Journal Citation | 27 (3), pp. 131-134 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 1999 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0307-4412(99)00002-3 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0307441299000023 |
Abstract | We describe a novel course in first year undergraduate practical biology, which introduces students to the principles and practice of a variety of biological techniques. In addition, students develop conceptual skills in experimental design, problem solving, gathering and analysis of data and report writing. The course provides a theoretical foundation and repeated practice of a range of laboratory tasks. Students proceed to higher levels of study with experience in the application and use of basic spectrophotometry and light microscopy, the estimation of unknowns from standard curves, volumetric work including the performance of serial dilutions, and gram stains and the maintenance of bacterial cultures. The unit content can be modified to suit specific curriculums without loss of efficiency or impact. |
Keywords | curriculum; data analysis; education program; gram staining; human; microscopy; problem solving; skill; spectrophotometry; teaching |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 319999. Other biological sciences not elsewhere classified |
390303. Higher education | |
390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy | |
Public Notes | Copyright 1999 IUBMB. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. Published version deposited in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Biological and Physical Sciences |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q05yy/biological-methods-a-novel-course-in-undergraduate-biology
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