ABSTRACT
This project describes the development and evaluation of two
laboratory courses in First Year Biology, each of which is part of a
larger full-year course of instruction given by the Biology Department
at McMaster University. Introductory Human Physiology is prepared for
Physical Education students. Adaptation in the Biological World - a
general Biology course - is prepared for Natural Sciences students.
Design of the laboratory exercises utilizes a variety of
different educational models which are intended to stimulate the
students' interest in Biology. The exercises give students first-hand
experience with important principles and concepts related to the lecture
material.
This project stresses the role of the Teaching Assistants who
supervise activities in the laboratories and who demonstrate the basic
skills we expect students to learn.
Conclusions drawn from this project are:
1. The majority of students consider the laboratory courses to be
useful.
2. Educational goals established for the courses are being met.
3 • Change and improvement are important ongoing components of the
curriculum.
4. As funds become available, we must introduce more interesting
techniques and methodologies to the curriculum.
5. It is essential to maintain a high level of efficiency and
organization within the team of people associated with laboratories. / Thesis / Master of Science (Teaching)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/23510 |
| Date | 01 1900 |
| Creators | Service, Margaret Ann |
| Contributors | Blizzard, A.C., Wood, C.M., Science |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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