BIOL 361 - Building an Educational Website: Zebrafish in the Classroom

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Case Western Reserve University

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Students with backgrounds in computer science and biology will work together to build a "Zebrafish in the Classroom" website. The zebrafish model system has many characteristics that make it an excellent tool for teaching: embryos are easy to obtain in large numbers, development can observed in vivo using simple dissecting microscopes, and mutants can be used to demonstrate principles of development and genetics. Although scientists around the world are using zebrafish in their courses, there is no centralized place for educators and students to share ideas and materials. During this course, students will create content for and build a website that will disseminate ideas for using zebrafish as a teaching tool. In its mature form, the website will contain protocols for using zebrafish in laboratory courses for students at all stages of their education, tours, movies, discussion and question boards, and an on-line journal where students can publish their work. Students enrolling in this course should have background in web design or developmental biology. Prereq: BIOL 362.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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