Experimenting with Mathematical Biology

Autor/inn/en	Sanft, Rebecca; Walter, Anne
Titel	Experimenting with Mathematical Biology
Quelle	In: PRIMUS, 26 (2016) 1, S.83-103 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1051-1970
DOI	10.1080/10511970.2015.1064050
Schlagwörter	College Mathematics; Undergraduate Study; Mathematics Instruction; Biology; Science Laboratories; College Science; Mathematical Concepts; Interdisciplinary Approach; Integrated Curriculum; Cooperative Learning; Group Dynamics; Scientific Concepts; Teaching Methods; Student Research; Student Evaluation; Questionnaires; Likert Scales; Reflection; Minnesota + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Grundstudium; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Biologie; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Kooperatives Lernen; Gruppendynamik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Studentenforschung; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Fragebogen; Likert-Skala
Abstract	St. Olaf College recently added a Mathematical Biology concentration to its curriculum. The core course, Mathematics of Biology, was redesigned to include a wet laboratory. The lab classes required students to collect data and implement the essential modeling techniques of formulation, implementation, validation, and analysis. The four labs investigated population growth, enzyme kinetics, glucose-insulin feedback, and random walks/diffusion. Based on assessment data, having the labs and class juxtaposed was an effective way to reinforce mathematical concepts and encourage collaboration among students with different majors. We discuss key factors that permitted this course's development, the continuing challenges, and how this model might be adapted to other venues. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01