OER Report.Middlesex.Life Sciences
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Keywords
Open Education Resources - Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Introduction to Chemistry
Project
Authors
Richards, Patricia
Date Submitted
2016-06
Material Type
Learning Object Repository
Secondary Material Type
Other
Institution
Middlesex Community College - MA
Industry Partner
The Middlesex Community College Life Sciences Advisory Board provides input to faculty on the skills required of graduates in the workplace. This information is used to develop the overall program and outcomes. Specific course outcomes are mapped to the program outcomes and faculty identify learning materials to assist students in mastering these outcomes. Learning materials include open education resources. Industry members on the Life Sciences Advisory Board include representatives from Keurig Green Mountain; Lantheus Medical Imaging; Genzyme; Shire; Agenus, Inc.; Biogen Idec; Mat Tek Corporation; TEI Biosciences; WuXi App Tec; and Novartis.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This is a report on a variety of open education resources that were evaluated to determine their feasibility for use in community college life sciences classes. The Achieve Vetting Rubric [http://www.achieve.org/files/AchieveOERRubrics_1.pdf] was used to evaluate resources.
Industry (NAISC)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)
Occupation (SOC)
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Biological Technicians (19-4021)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Science Technologies/Technicians (41)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent