Teaching Emerging Diseases: A Strategy for Succeeding with Nonmajors
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Author:
MARION FIELD FASS1,*
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- *Phone: (608) 363-2784. Fax: (608) 363-2052. E-mail: [email protected].
- Copyright © 2000, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.
Abstract:
A nonmajors course on emerging diseases served to introduce students to basic concepts in microbiology and to improve scientific literacy. The course used a range of learner-centered approaches to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Evaluations demonstrated both student satisfaction and an increased understanding of important issues in microbiology.
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Abstract:
A nonmajors course on emerging diseases served to introduce students to basic concepts in microbiology and to improve scientific literacy. The course used a range of learner-centered approaches to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Evaluations demonstrated both student satisfaction and an increased understanding of important issues in microbiology.

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- *Phone: (608) 363-2784. Fax: (608) 363-2052. E-mail: [email protected].
- Copyright © 2000, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.