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¹Office of Educational Assessment, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA. dusher@udel.edu

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The University of Delaware enhanced life sciences education by integrating math and quantitative biology. This involved bio-calculus, embedded activities, and a new quantitative biology major to prepare students for research.

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Area of Science:

Life Sciences Education
Quantitative Biology
Mathematics in Biology

Background:

BIO2010 report recommended enhanced math/physical science education for life science students.
Traditional life science curricula often lack sufficient quantitative rigor.
Need for interdisciplinary approaches to address complex biological problems.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the BIO2010 recommendation for improved quantitative skills in life sciences.
To develop innovative educational strategies integrating mathematics and biology.
To establish a new interdisciplinary major focused on quantitative biology.

Main Methods:

Developed bio-calculus sections incorporating differential equations and life science examples.
Embedded quantitative activities within existing biology courses.
Created a new Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Biology.

Main Results:

Revised calculus sequence to emphasize life science applications.
Designed a curriculum with a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
Integrated seminars and a capstone course focusing on mathematical modeling in biology.

Conclusions:

The University of Delaware successfully implemented changes to enhance quantitative skills in life sciences.
The new quantitative biology major provides a robust framework for students pursuing research.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to preparing students for complex biological problem-solving.