Group Active Engagements Using Quantitative Modeling of Physiology Concepts in Large-Enrollment Biology Classes†
| Autor: | Gili Marbach-Ad, Karen L. Carleton, Carly H. Rietschel |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
| Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
organismal biology Membrane permeability Computer science QH301-705.5 Active engagement Tips & Tools Scientific literature General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology Education 03 medical and health sciences Mathematics education Biology (General) lcsh:QH301-705.5 lcsh:LC8-6691 lcsh:Special aspects of education General Immunology and Microbiology LC8-6691 business.industry 05 social sciences 050301 education Group exercises Class (biology) Lecture hall Special aspects of education Variety (cybernetics) 030104 developmental biology membrane permeability lcsh:Biology (General) quantitative models Artificial intelligence General Agricultural and Biological Sciences business 0503 education |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 17, Iss 3, Pp 487-489 (2016) Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 17, Iss 3 (2016) |
| ISSN: | 1935-7885 1935-7877 |
| Popis: | Organismal Biology is the third introductory biology course taught at the University of Maryland. Students learn about the geometric, physical, chemical, and thermodynamic constraints that are common to all life, and their implications for the evolution of multicellular organisms based on a common genetic “toolbox.” An additional goal is helping students to improve their scientific logic and comfort with quantitative modeling. We recently developed group active engagement exercises (GAEs) for this Organismal Biology class. Currently, our class is built around twelve GAE activities implemented in an auditorium lecture hall in a large enrollment class. The GAEs examine scientific concepts using a variety of models including physical models, qualitative models, and Excel-based quantitative models. Three quantitative GAEs give students an opportunity to build their understanding of key physiological ideas. 1) The Escape from Planet Ranvier exercise reinforces student understanding that membrane permeability means that ions move through open channels in the membrane. 2) The Stressing and Straining exercise requires students to quantify the elastic modulus from data gathered either in class or from scientific literature. 3) In Leveraging Your Options exercise, students learn about lever systems and apply this knowledge to biological systems. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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