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ERIC Number: EJ752552
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
Reference Count: 9
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Mathematics in the Biology Classroom: A Model of Interdisciplinary Education
Hodgson, Ted; Keck, Robert; Patterson, Richard; Maki, Dan
Journal of College Science Teaching, v34 n5 p46-50 Mar-Apr 2005
This article describes an interdisciplinary course that develops essential mathematical modeling skills within an introductory biology setting. The course embodies recent recommendations regarding the need for interdisciplinary, inquiry-based mathematical preparation of undergraduates in the biological sciences. Evaluation indicates that the course is successful in attaining its objectives. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Education, Biology, Mathematics Skills, Introductory Courses, Inquiry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematical Models, Problem Solving, Scientific Research, Curriculum Development, College Science
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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