Mathematics in the Biology Classroom: A Model of Interdisciplinary Education

This article describes an interdisciplinary course that develops essential mathematical modeling skills within an introductory biology setting. The course embodies recent recommendations regarding the need for interdisciplinary, inquiry-based mathematical preparation of undergraduates in the biologi...

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Published in:Journal of college science teaching 2005-03, Vol.34 (5), p.46-50
Main Authors: Hodgson, Ted, Keck, Robert, Patterson, Richard, Maki, Dan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Biology
College mathematics
College Science
Curriculum Development
Inquiry
Interdisciplinary Approach
Introductory Courses
Mathematical modeling
Mathematical Models
Mathematical problems
Mathematics
Mathematics education
Mathematics Skills
Problem Solving
Rumen
Science Education
Scientific Research
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Summary:This article describes an interdisciplinary course that develops essential mathematical modeling skills within an introductory biology setting. The course embodies recent recommendations regarding the need for interdisciplinary, inquiry-based mathematical preparation of undergraduates in the biological sciences. Evaluation indicates that the course is successful in attaining its objectives. (Contains 2 figures.)
ISSN:0047-231X
1943-4898