Chemistry service courses: Dispense with the lab?

Undergraduate Biology Lab Courses: Comparing the Impact of Traditionally Based “Cookbook” and Authentic Research-Based Courses on Student Lab Experiences

Over the past decade, several reports have recommended a shift in undergraduate biology laboratory courses from traditionally structured, often described as “cookbook,” to authentic research-based experiences. This study compares a cookbook-type laboratory course to a researchbased undergraduate biology laboratory course at a Research 1 institution. The research-based lab course had several hal...

Can We Already Dispense with the Father?

Team-Based Learning in Chemistry Courses with Laboratory Sessions

The implementation of Team-Based Learning (TBL, http://www.teambasedlearning.org) in one-semester undergraduate courses of chemistry offered to first year students is reported. TBL is an active learning instructional strategy heavily relying on small group interaction. Teaching lab classes in a TBL context presented a specific challenge, as decisions were required about their role in the global...

Status of chemistry lab safety in Nepal

Chemistry labs can become a dangerous environment for students as the lab exercises involve hazardous chemicals, glassware, and equipment. Approximately one hundred thousand students take chemistry laboratory classes annually in Nepal. We conducted a survey on chemical lab safety issues across Nepal. In this paper, we assess the safety policy and equipment, protocols and procedures followed, an...

Service Learning in Neuroscience Courses

Incorporating service learning (SL) components can be a very powerful way to engage students, add relevance, and develop community-building skills. SL experiences can play important roles in neuroscience classes, although the roles can be different depending on the needs of the classes. In this paper, we will present two models of incorporating service learning into neuroscience courses. The fi...