Curriculum Design for a Third Year Undergraduate Course in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Abstract

<p> The curriculum for Molecular Biology 3A06 aMolecular Biology Laboratorya was evaluated according to J.J. Schwab's concepts of the practical. Persons were identified whose beliefs represented the four commonplaces of Ieamer, teacher, subject matter, and milieu. These persons were consulted for their evaluation of the curriculum, using questionnaires and interview/discussions. The data were used to formulate suggestions for a revision of the course curriculum. Conclusions were drawn about the nature of the kind of deliberation which might take place in this particular setting. </p>