Major
Microbiology
Second Major
Anthropology
Advisor
Greene, Neil
Advisor Department
Cell and Molecular Biology
Date
5-2019
Keywords
Microbiology; teaching; learning outcomes; manual; laboratory sciences
Abstract
My project has been addressing the issue of incorporating recent developments in biosafety and pedagogical approaches for lab-courses into our existing educational curriculum by developing a new, modern lab manual aimed at improving experiential learning for introductory microbiology teaching labs. Through researching the most recent safety regulations, industry standards, & guidelines for such teaching labs, my manual clearly delineates learning outcomes to match the skills expected of undergraduates completing degrees within the life sciences. In addition, the lab manual that I have designed has been modernized to incorporate the most recent recommended safety precautions and is written in a user-friendly manner to facilitate teaching each subject through concise procedures. Further, it has been structured with a review of basic, fundamental material that builds in complexity as the students progress through the semester. Thereby, it reinforces student knowledge of prior concepts in a just-in-time learning approach before endeavoring in relevant protocols. It is my goal to have this manual used for content generation with future classes and to aid in improving the education of my peers.
Included in
Cell Biology Commons, Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology Commons, Other Microbiology Commons