Bio2010: Transforming Undergraduate Education for Future Research Biologists Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Earth and Life Studies (Author), Board on Life Sciences (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309085357 ISBN-13: 9780309085359 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $38.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2003 Annotation: The biological sciences have been revolutionized, not only in the way research is conducted--with the introduction of techniques such as recombinant DNA and digital technology--but also in how research findings are communicated among professionals and to the public. Yet the undergraduate programs that educate future biology researchers remain much the same as they were before these fundamental changes came on the scene. |
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BISAC Categories: - Science - Education | Higher - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology |
Dewey: 570.711 |
LCCN: 2002152267 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 208 pages |
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Publisher Description: Biological sciences have been revolutionized, not only in the way research is conducted?with the introduction of techniques such as recombinant DNA and digital technology?but also in how research findings are communicated among professionals and to the public. Yet, the undergraduate programs that train biology researchers remain much the same as they were before these fundamental changes came on the scene. This new volume provides a blueprint for bringing undergraduate biology education up to the speed of today's research fast track. It includes recommendations for teaching the next generation of life science investigators, through:
The committee presents a dozen brief case studies of exemplary programs at leading institutions and lists many resources for biology educators. This volume will be important to biology faculty, administrators, practitioners, professional societies, research and education funders, and the biotechnology industry. |