Event Information
Bridging the Biology/Chemistry Divide
Toward more coherent, integrated curricula in the CNS
Presenter(s):
Paul Laybourn, Erik Arthun, and Sam Desta
Description:
Panel Presenters: Paul Laybourn, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Erik Arthun, Instructor,Department of Biology; Sam Desta, KEY Coordinator, Center for Advising and Student Achievement
In 2010 a group of CNS instructors and science education researchers gathered to discuss how to improve life sciences instruction and concluded that more integrated chemistry and biology instruction was the solution. As a first step we developed a bridging course for KEY Health Professions LLC students enrolled in both introductory biology and general chemistry that we envision forming the basis more extensive curricular redesign.
Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to: cns@colostate.edu by Monday, November 16th, 2015.
Contact Debbie Garrity, 491-2513, deborah.garrity@colostate.edu with questions.Dates and Times:
November 17 - November 17, 2015 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
LSC 386
Learn More:
Debbie Garrity,
970-491-2513,
deborah.garrity@colostate.edu