Accelerated integrated science sequence: an interdisciplinary introductory course for science majors.

Content Provider	Europe PMC
Author	Copp, Newton H. Black, Kersey Gould, Scot
Copyright Year	2012
Abstract	We report here on our development of an introductory science course sequence that integrates biology, chemistry and physics in order to foster an interdisciplinary perspective in future science majors. Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence (AISS) is a two semester, double credit sequence co-taught by a biologist, a physicist and a chemist to first year undergraduates who plan to major in a natural science field. Topics are organized within a thematic framework. The course sequence also features integration of various pedagogical approaches as students shift from one type of activity to another within the same class session. The presence of AISS in our curriculum over the past five years has been correlated with increased recruitment and graduation of students in science majors and a perception within the department that AISS has helped improve the culture of learning. These benefits outweigh the difficulties of developing such a course and encourage us that interdisciplinary introductory courses can make important contributions to training versatile scientists.
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Journal	Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education [J Undergrad Neurosci Educ]
Volume Number	11
PubMed Central reference number	PMC3592751
Issue Number	1
PubMed reference number	23494601
e-ISSN	15442896
Language	English
Publisher	Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience
Publisher Date	2012-10-15
Access Restriction	Open
Rights License	Copyright © 2012 Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience
Subject Keyword	interdisciplinary biology chemistry physics introductory undergraduate teaching
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Neuroscience