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August 11, 2008 Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
Ethel Stanley, EdDBioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
Beloit [email protected] Sam Donovan, PhD
University of PittsburghStephen Everse, PhD
University of Vermont Medical School
Faculty Bioinformatics Institute
Interdisciplinary Science Modules
http://bioquest.org
Faculty Institute Website
http://www.bioquest.org/oakwood_2008/
Why a Faculty Bioinformatics Institute?
•Critical role of sequence information•Integrating current tools, data, and methodologies into undergraduate courses•Contemporary problems in STEM sciences
Interdisciplinary Modules
• Use realistically complex problems
that provide a context for learning. • Invite learners to collaborate and identify what
they know and need to know in order to learn. • Ask learners to find and consider data, frame questions, utilize the
tools to problem solve, and defend their conclusions • Engage learners through investigations related to the module
including lab, field, and computer activities.• Require decision making, conceptual understanding and skill
development.
Designing a Module
• What is something related to the problem space that your students could investigate?
• What resources might be useful in a student investigation ?
• What kinds of products could students produce related to this problem space?
Create problem spaces for learners to engage in
active interdisciplinary exploration.
Data Sets
Analysis Tools
ProblemSpace
Concepts,Principles
http://bioquest.org/bedrock
Why global issues?
1. Science and society interface
2. All citizens need a critical understanding in order to make informed decisions
3. Diversity: Empathy and understanding of different cultures
4. The World is Flat: Globalization
“The excellence of your education is also reflected in what you give back to the world community. I challenge you to get involved, ask questions, and work hard. Share your ideas in classes, seminars, labs, and campus activities. Extend your learning beyond the campus boundaries.”
John Anderson, Ph.D.Vice President for Academic Affairs
Student Orientation Manual
Why a Malaria Problem Space?
Together Against Malaria video
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency's most recently funded project in Mozambique, Together Against Malaria (TAM)