Bioquest Curriculum Consortium; Manufacturer: Bioquest Curriculum Consortium; CD-ROM; Paperback

Manufacturer: Bioquest Curriculum Consortium
Series#:6; Bioquest Library; CD-ROM; Paperback
197 pages
Published: November 2001
Harcourt Publishers Ltd, a subsidiary of Harcourt International Ltd
ISBN: 0120994739

The BioQUEST Library VI is a collection of software that is carefully chosen, developed, and assembled by the well-respected members of the BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium. The essential idea behind the software package is very simple: If people are to learn science, they should have the opportunity to solve complex problems using the same methodologies and reasoning skills that research scientists use. In other words, each person should have the opportunity to develop the long-term strategies of inquiry that sustain and guide practicing scientists.All modules are passed througha formal peer-review process as well as beta testing. They are evaluated on their overall quality of design; the realism of their biological research models; the degree to which they support an open-eWhile not intended to replace actual laboratory or field experience, 'BioQUEST VI', can make it possible for students to engage in simulated scientific research. While not intended to replace actual laboratory or field experience, 'BioQUEST VI', can make it possible for students to engage in simulated scientific research.This is a peer-reviewed collection of software modules used to help biology students in a computer-based laboratory. It is Mac and PC compatible, and includes simulations, tools and datasets.