| Title | Developing “Hands-on” Labs ot Learn Concepts in Genetic Diversity |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Forestry |
| Status | Completed |
| Duration | 2 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/1999 |
| Completion | 03/31/2001 |
| Project Summary | Objectives We propose to continue to:
Rationale Many lecture-style classes in the Faculty of Forestry include information on genetic concepts and genetic characteristics of species of concern. The terminology, chemistry and mathematics can often leave students feeling mystified and confused. In the past, students have not been able to get a “hands-on” experience in labs or field exercises that would help them develop a greater understanding of these concepts. This result in many graduates lacking the confidence to address genetic issues in forest management or conservation. This project is giving the Faculty and students resources to continue developing a series of exciting innovative lab and field exercises that will improve the students’ understanding of the systems in which they are working. Students will assist in identifying topics that they find relevant and interesting, and assist in developing and testing the exercises. In addition, these students can assist in the labs during classes, and pass on their knowledge and enthusiasm to other students. Students from several undergraduate programs will work together on these labs and share their perspectives. Through developing these exercises, the faculty, staff and students are united in applying active research questions and methods to the learning environment. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 1999/2000 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Sally N. Aitken |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 21,327 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Sally N. Aitken, Assistant Professor, Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry |
| Year 2: Project Year | Year 2 |
| Year 2: Funding Year | 2000/2001 |
| Year 2: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 2: Principal Investigator | Sally N. Aitken |
| Year 2: Funded Amount | 22,827 |
| Year 2: Team Members | Sally N. Aitken, Assistant Professor, Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry |