Studies in course design have indicated that it is much more efficient to implement an active learning environment for students. Participation through discussions and activities results in a greater intake of knowledge by the students. This course was designed to incorporate multidisciplinary skills in the classroom. The History of Biology integrates a scientific lab section with a history class. Microscopes is a sample unit in the course and incorporates scientific concepts and historical information.The lab section introduces the students to the lesson by having them use critical thinking skills in order to grasp important concepts prior to the lecture. Other project ideas have been included to show an approach to a different historical time period with modern scientific advancements.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Marko, Ingrid
• Meunier, Jason Andrew
• Guertin, Shannon Herlihy
• Kasper, Gregory Adam

Subject

• Culture
• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121915-145242

Keyword

• Curriculum planning
• Interdisciplinary approach in education

Advisor

• Clark, Constance
• Buckholt, Michael Allan
• Rulfs, Jill

Year

• 2015

Date created

• 2015-12-19

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright