Teaming introductory biology and research labs in support of undergraduate education.
Numerous studies have indicated the need to improve the general level of science literacy among students and to increase the number of students electing science as a career. One mechanism for doing this is to involve undergraduates in research. This article reports how our Introductory Biology 152 course has worked synergistically with mentors in research labs on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to increase undergraduate retention in research and at the same time improve their higher order inquiry and communication skills.
Heitz
Jean G
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Department of Zoology, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin, USA. jgheitz@wisc.edu
Giffen
Cynthia J
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D001695:Biology / Q000193:education*; D003625:Data Collection; D005178:Faculty; D007753:Laboratories / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012106:Research / Q000193:education*; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D014495:Universities