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- Title
- BIO-ORGANIC CONTENT FOR THE ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS OF FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
- Creator
- KRIEGER, PETER JOSEPH., Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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This study was designed to collect data to develop a basic chemistry course specifically tailored to the needs of the associate degree programs in the allied health fields offered by Florida community colleges. The assumption was made that many of the students have little or no background in chemistry . The paucity of chemical background was identified as deterring the understanding of physiology and biochemistry encountered in courses such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, microbiology...
Show moreThis study was designed to collect data to develop a basic chemistry course specifically tailored to the needs of the associate degree programs in the allied health fields offered by Florida community colleges. The assumption was made that many of the students have little or no background in chemistry . The paucity of chemical background was identified as deterring the understanding of physiology and biochemistry encountered in courses such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, microbiology and pharmacological studies. A questionnaire was developed to elicit faculty perception of the importance of specified topics in chemistry, specifically in preparation for physiology. Topics for the questionnaire were selected from chemistry texts currently in use for introductory chemistry, organic chemistry and physiology. The consensus questionnaire indicated a preference for minimal laboratory experience; however, comments by the respondents indicated the desire for laboratory demonstrations with hands-on experience in metric measurements. Comments also indicated a preference for providing appropriate laboratory experience during work in each of the fields, rather than during a basic chemistry course. Comments suggested that the course in basic chemistry be considered as general education credit, rather than in-house credit. Many of the respondents stated the used for updating their knowledge of topics included on the questionnaire. This study included a discussion of the expense and time required for direct solicitation. Further, it is suggested that the research be expanded to include educational institutions other than those of Florida. The suggestion of further research is made to broaden the study.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1977
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11682
- Subject Headings
- Chemistry--Study and teaching (Higher)--Florida, Paramedical education--Florida, Community colleges--Curricula--Florida
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- ARTICULATION IN THE BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AND VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
- Creator
- FLAGG, THOMAS JOHN, Florida Atlantic University, Armstrong, John
- Abstract/Description
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Valencia Community College (VCC) transfer and University of Central Florida (UCF) native students majoring in biological or physical science from 1976-1980 were compared. Comparisons included upper division GPA and course hours completed for BS Degreed students, lower and upper division GPA for all students, dropout data, and retaking of core curriculum courses. Means, standard deviations, and t tests were utilized. Equated via standardized tests, VCC and UCF student transcripts produced raw...
Show moreValencia Community College (VCC) transfer and University of Central Florida (UCF) native students majoring in biological or physical science from 1976-1980 were compared. Comparisons included upper division GPA and course hours completed for BS Degreed students, lower and upper division GPA for all students, dropout data, and retaking of core curriculum courses. Means, standard deviations, and t tests were utilized. Equated via standardized tests, VCC and UCF student transcripts produced raw data for each comparison. Of twenty analyses, only three proved significant: (1) lower division GPA for Category 2 (below population mean) biology majors; (2) upper division hours completed for Category 1 (above population mean) physical science majors; (3) hours completed at dropout for Category 2 biology majors. In the 17 other areas of analysis there was no significant difference between transfer and native students. Transfer shock is a reality for VCC students majoring in natural sciences. Strong counseling efforts at VCC should be directed at potential biology majors who score below the population mean on standardized tests. Warnings and/or recommendations concerning the rigors of science majors would benefit these students educationally and financially.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1984
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11846
- Subject Headings
- Valencia Community College--Curricula
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Investigation of factors affecting completion of distance-learning courses at a community college for a seven-year period.
- Creator
- Johnson, Jacquelyn A., Florida Atlantic University, Bryan, Valerie
- Abstract/Description
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This research study investigated factors affecting completion of distance-learning courses at a south Florida community college by analyzing pre-existing and newly collected data on distance-learning students for a seven-year period (1997-2004). Distance-learning instructors were also included in the study. The investigation focused on three distance-learning methodologies---telecourse, live interactive television, and Internet. The study attempted to determine relationship between completion...
Show moreThis research study investigated factors affecting completion of distance-learning courses at a south Florida community college by analyzing pre-existing and newly collected data on distance-learning students for a seven-year period (1997-2004). Distance-learning instructors were also included in the study. The investigation focused on three distance-learning methodologies---telecourse, live interactive television, and Internet. The study attempted to determine relationship between completion and the variables of gender, age, ethnicity, and degree-seeking status for students; differences in completion rates for students using the different methodologies; level of students' self-directed learning readiness; level of instructor involvement; and level of student and instructor satisfaction. Subjects of the samples of study included 5,004 distance-learning students and 88 distance-learning instructors of a community college located in south Florida. Analysis of pre-existing data resulted in findings concerning gender, ethnicity, age, and degree-seeking status. Findings revealed no significant relationship between gender and completion, by modality or for the overall group, but findings did indicate some significant relationships (though weak because of very small effect sizes) in analyses of other demographic variables. White students tended to be equally completers and non-completers whereas non-whites tended to be non-completers. Findings also showed significant positive correlations between age and completion: As age increased, completion rates increased. Results further revealed a significant relationship between degree-seeking status and completion. More than half of the degree-seeking students tended to complete their courses; fewer than half of the non-degree seeking students tended complete. Also, Learning Preference Assessment statistical results showed no significant relationship between completer status and self-directed learning readiness. Another factor of the study, the level of student satisfaction with distance learning modalities, was inconclusive. The study also included instructor involvement and instructor satisfaction with distance-learning modalities. Findings revealed that, overall, most instructors did not schedule additional time (time not institutionally mandated) to meet or chat with their students but did require students to use specified support services, such as the library and the Center for Personalized Instruction (CPI). A final segment of the survey indicated little difference in instructor satisfaction with an individual distance-learning modality and little difference in satisfaction in comparison to other modalities.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2005
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12188
- Subject Headings
- Adult education, Education, Higher--Effect of technological innovations on--United States, Distance education--United States, Community colleges--Curricula--Florida
- Format
- Document (PDF)