Integrative Biology: A Capstone Course for an Introductory Biology Core

by: Susan B. Chaplin and Nancy Z. Hartung

A capstone to a biology introductory curriculum was developed with the specific goals of enhancing integration of course content, promoting development of oral presentation skills and critical reading and thinking skills, and introducing ecological principles omitted from the rest of the core. More than 90% of students agreed that the capstone course helped them appreciate global issues and read and critically analyze primary literature.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2012Stock # jcst12_042_01_31Volume 042Issue 01

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