Bio 2010 : transforming undergraduate education for future research biologists / Committee on Undergraduate Biology Education to Prepare Research Scientists for the 21st Century, Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies, the National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Undergraduate Biology Education to Prepare Research Scientists for the 21st Century.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biology--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States.

Biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Bio two thousand ten

Bio twenty ten

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Biological sciences have been revolutionized, not only in the way research is conducted -- with the introduction of techniques such as recombinant DNA and digital technology -- but also in how research findings are communicated among professionals and to the public. Yet, the undergraduate programs that train biology researchers remain much the same as they were before these fundamental changes came on the scene. This new volume provides a blueprint for bringing undergraduate biology education up to the speed of today (TM)s research fast track. It includes recommendations for teaching the next generation of life science investigators, through: Building a strong interdisciplinary curriculum that includes physical science, information technology, and mathematics. Eliminating the administrative and financial barriers to cross-departmental collaboration. Evaluating the impact of medical college admissions testing on undergraduate biology education. Creating early opportunities for independent research. Designing meaningful laboratory experiences into the curriculum. The committee presents a dozen brief case studies of exemplary programs at leading institutions and lists many resources for biology educators. This volume will be important to biology faculty, administrators, practitioners, professional societies, research and education funders, and the biotechnology industry.

Contents:

Front Matter

Foreword

Preface

Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction 1

A New Biology Curriculum 2

3 Instructional Materials and Approaches for Interdisciplinary Teaching

Engaging Students with Interdisciplinary and Project-based Laboratories 4

Enabling Undergraduates to Experience the Excitement of Biology 5

Implementation 6

References 7

Charge to the Committee A

Biographical Information on Committee Members B

Membership of the Panels and Workshop* C

Chemistry Panel Summary D

Physics and Engineering Panel Summary E

Mathematics and Computer Science Panel Summary F

Workshop on Innovative Undergraduate Biology Education G

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610183197

9780309169073

0309169070

9781280183195

1280183195

9780309503389

0309503388

OCLC:

52824135