An examination of problem-based teaching and learning in population genetics and evolution using EVOLVE, a computer simulation

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 35-55

  Soderberg, Patti ^a   Price, Frank ^b  

^a BELOIT COLLEGE   (United States)

^b HAMILTON COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GENETICS; TEACHING;

EID: 0345530848     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690110095285     Document Type: Article

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