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  • Integrative Physiology and Health Science Education
  • Curriculum Development in Higher Education

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  • Traditional physiology curricula may not explicitly address foundational "core concepts."
  • Effective scaffolding is crucial for student success and knowledge transfer in science majors.
  • A small, private institution sought to revise its program curriculum for improved student outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and assess a novel introductory physiology course focused on core concepts.
  • To provide explicit scaffolding for student success in physiology.
  • To evaluate the impact of the course on student learning and knowledge acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • A new course, IPH 131: Foundations in Physiology, was designed around ten core concepts.
  • The Phys-MAPS (Measuring Achievement and Progress in Science for Physiology) assessment tool was used.
  • Student learning was assessed by administering Phys-MAPS at the beginning and end of the semester.

Main Results:

  • Significant learning gains were observed by the end of the semester (P = 0.0096).
  • Average scores on the Phys-MAPS assessment increased, indicating improved understanding.
  • The data suggest a modest but statistically significant improvement in learning outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A dedicated introductory course on core physiology concepts can effectively enhance student learning.
  • This approach provides a strong foundation for further study in the physiology curriculum.
  • The findings support the integration of core concept-focused courses in science education.