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Journal Article

Toward a Better Understanding of Population Genetics: Pop!World—A Virtual, Inquiry-Based Tool for Teaching Population Genetics

Students test hypotheses pertaining to the tenants of Mendelian and population genetics using Pop!World, a virtual tool that teaches introductory population genetics through intuitive, inquiry-based virtual discoveries....

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Understanding Today's Students: Entry-Level Science Student Involvement in Academic Dishonesty

The study described in this article provides information needed for effective development of strategies to address issues of academic dishonesty and helping students understand the effects that their actions could have on their lives....

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Research and Teaching: Effects of a Research-Based Ecology Lab Course: A Study of Nonvolunteer Achievement, Self-Confidence, and Perception of Lab Course Purpose

This article presents the evaluation of a research-based introductory biology lab course focused on an ecological system. Pre- and postcourse surveys and performance assessments were administered to nonvolunteer students to measure the course's impac...