Utilizing the Paleobiology Database to Provide Educational - Opportunities for Undergraduate

Demonstrates the use of the Paleobiology Database in undergraduate courses.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. How to use the Paleobiology Database; 3. Educational integration - examples and ideas; 4. Conclusions.

Summary

'Big data' science initiatives, such as the Paleobiology Database (PBDB), provide inexpensive and accessible research opportunities for undergraduate courses. This Element provides an introduction to what the PBDB is, how to use it, how it can be deployed in introductory and advanced courses, and examples of how it has been used in undergraduate research.

Product details

• Authors: Phoebe A Cohen, Phoebe A. Cohen, Phoebe A. (Williams College Cohen, Rowan Lockwood, Rowan (College of William and Mary Lockwood, Katherine Ryker, Katherine (University of South Carolina) Ryker, Mark D Uhen, Mark D. Uhen, Mark D. (George Mason University Uhen, Uhen Mark D.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781108717908
• ISBN: 978-1-108-71790-8
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements of Paleontology; Elements of Paleontology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Palaeontology; SCIENCE / Paleontology, universities, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Palaeontology, Inclusive education / mainstreaming