Conference Session

Biology and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University; Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

AC 2007-305: INTEGRATION OF BIOINFORMATICS IN SCIENCECURRICULUM AT FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITYRamana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University Assistant Professor computer scienceMasoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State UniversitySanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University Assistant Professor of Computer Science Page 12.936.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integration of Bioinformatics in Science Curriculum at Fort Valley State UniversityAbstractThis paper provides an overview of design and development of recently started bioinformaticscurriculum at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and reviews the key challenges

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

andpublic health preparedness7. Also located in the city is a university that is considered to be oneof the leaders in nanotechnology research.To address these needs, this institution is developing an interdisciplinary undergraduatebiotechnology program. The new curriculum will provide students with a breadth of knowledgeand skills across a variety of scientific and technological disciplines. The program requiresstudents to enroll in classes that will provide them with a strong foundation in biology,chemistry, and information technology and computer science. The program also offers abioprocessing and bioinformatics track. These two tracks, in addition to enhancing employmentopportunities in the biotechnology industry, will also expose life science

Conference Session

Innovations in biological and agricultural engineering education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Mankin, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

. Christianson, D.C. Davis, M.S. Trevisan, D.E. Calkins, and M.D. Cook. 1999. Assessing students’ design capabilities in an introductory design class. 29th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Session 13b1: 8-13. ASEE: Washington, D.C.5. Lima, M. and W.C. Oakes. 2006. Service learning: Engineering in your community. Great Lakes Press: Wildwood, MO.6. Mankin, K.R., K.M. Boone, S. Flores, and M.R. Willyard. 2004. What agriculture students say motivates them to learn. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) J. 48(4): 6-11.7. Saviz, C.M., K.C. Schulz, W.J. King, and R.H. Turpin. 2001. Assessment measures to enhance teaching and curriculum effectiveness. 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference