An Evaluation of the Bachelor of Science in Biology Program of Bulacan State University

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clemente
Keyword(s):  
State University ◽  
Bachelor Of Science

scholarly journals Integrating Drone Technology with GPS Data Collection to Enhance Forestry Students Interactive Hands-On Field Experiences

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Unger ◽  
I-Kuai Hung ◽  
Yanli Zhang ◽  
David Kulhavy
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
State University ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Field Methods ◽  
Field Station ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Point To Point ◽  
Point Line ◽  
Cognitive Retention

Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) within the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture (ATCOFA) attend an intensive 6-week hands-on instruction in applied field methods. The second week of field station is focused on land measurement activities to introduce students to practical, hands-on, and technology based ways to survey forest boundaries. On Monday of the second week students are introduced to the concepts of how to use a handheld compass to navigate from point to point, use a consumer-grade handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) unit for collecting the geographic coordinates of given locations, use a GPS unit to calculate the area of a forest opening, use a GPS unit to walk and record a forest hiking trail, and evaluate the accuracy of their GPS derived locations via a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) analysis. RMSE analysis between a students collected geographic coordinates and the instructors collected geographic coordinates indicated that the students were sufficient in correctly recording the geographic coordinates of point, line, and polygon features identified in the field. Grades on the student submitted reports summarizing Monday’s activities resulted in 33 of 56 students (59.0%) receiving a high A, 14 of 56 students (25.0%) receiving a low A, and 9 of 56 students (16.0%) receiving a high B indicating that the interactive hands-on nature of ATCOFA’s field station is effective at providing students with real-world applications whereby they will be ready to make a difference the day after graduation. Interactive drone imagery and video integrated into the daily activities in the field to enhance a student’s understanding of their specific objectives provided the students in the field with a bird’s eye perspective of the landscape to aid their understanding and planning of the field tasks assigned. In conclusion, employers can have confidence that when hiring recent BSF graduates from ATCOFA that the students have been introduced to geospatial technologies within a proven one-on-one instruction methodology designed to increase cognitive retention and can traverse from location to location accurately and record the geographic coordinates of earth surface features correctly.

scholarly journals Graphic Materials as Catalyst in Reading Comprehension

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel S. Poliden
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
State University ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Comprehension Skill ◽  
Effective Media ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Thematic Units

The study embarked on graphic materials as a catalyst in reading comprehension. Unknown to many, graphic materials are effective media in teaching the language. The study was conducted in 2010 to Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics students at Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. A 50-item test which consisted of comprehension of tables, graphs/charts, instructions, diagrams, pictorial illustrations, maps and notices/common signs was administered to determine their comprehension level with 10 items each. The test on graphic materials was taken from various local and national reading materials. Results showed that the most difficult task to comprehend by the respondents was the tables while instructions were the easiest. A significant difference was noted in the performance of the students as influenced by their year level. Based on the result of the study, it is recommended that any authentic material should be used in teaching the language. Language teachers should also utilize any graphic materials, multiple media, art, multidisciplinary thematic units, and even games in designing classroom tasks to promote reading comprehension skills. They should likewise provide interesting language lessons using newspapers, magazines or any graphic materials as input in developing comprehension skills.Keywords: Graphic Materials, Reading Comprehension, Authentic Materials, Reading Materials, Reading Comprehension Skill, Philippines

scholarly journals Evaluating Interactive Transect Area Assessments Hands-On Instruction for Natural Resource Undergraduate Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Daniel Unger ◽  
Sarah Schwab ◽  
Ryan Jacques ◽  
Yanli Zhang ◽  
I-Kuai Hung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Aerial Image ◽  
State University ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Transect Line ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Assessment Techniques ◽  
Computer Based

<p>Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Spatial Science degree at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) receive instruction in the spatial sciences with a focus on hands-on applications. All undergraduate students take the course Introduction to Spatial Science which includes a comprehensive overview of spatial science incorporating a comparison of standard inexpensive area assessment techniques with high-end computer based area assessment methodologies. Students within this course were instructed how to assess the area of a surface feature on an aerial image with a ruler applying the transect method. Student’s average Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) between a student’s transect derived area and surveyed area was 0.45, 0.13, 0.07, and 0.02 acres for 5, 10, 15, and 20 transect lines, respectfully. An ANOVA analysis of area assessment and area error assessment indicated that mean area and mean absolute area error were statistically different between transect line groups. In addition, the accuracy of area measured increased significantly as the number of transect lines increased which: (1) indicates students receiving hands-on instruction in estimating area using the transect method can record accurate area measurements after only a limited 2 hour introduction; (2) reveals the accuracy of the transect method is not user dependent; (3) shows area accuracy increases as the number of transects increases; and, (4) validates the interactive hands-on instruction methodology employed at SFASU.</p>

scholarly journals Job Placement of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Graduates of Leyte State University

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 24-39
Author(s):  
Daisy Capon ◽  
◽  
Antonia Cecilia Sandoval ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Job Placement ◽  
State University ◽  
Bachelor Of Science

This study determined the job placement of BSA graduates of Leyte State University from SY 1994-1995 to 1996-2000. Results showed that more than half of the graduates were employed either in government or in private sector with 50% having a contractual appointment and three-fourths landing in jobs related to agriculture. Majority of the respondents were non-eligibles although, they considered the skills and knowlege acquired in college as relevant to their present job. Their socio-demographic characteristics, including eligibility, were not significantly related to emplyment status.

scholarly journals Laboratory Science Training Improvement Using an Immunohematology Simulation Lab

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 200-207
Author(s):  
Sonya Hidalgo
Keyword(s):  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
State University ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Medical Laboratory Science ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Laboratory Science ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Current State ◽  
Board Of Regents ◽  
College Of Nursing

Medical Laboratory Scientists are certified professionals who conduct assays on body fluids and other biological samples.  To work in this profession one must earn a Bachelor of Science degree and complete a 12-month hospital internship.  In the current state, most Medical Laboratory Science students gain their hands-on portion of their experiences in hospital laboratories. This time is severely limited, however, and can lead to inexperience upon the recent graduate beginning work.  This article explores a grant-financed project to enhance the Medical Laboratory Science students’ Immunohematology experiences on campus prior to hospital experiences.  The goals of this exposure are to reduce hospital errors and produce more marketable experienced graduates.  This was accomplished through external grant funding, purchase of equipment and supplies, planning and management of a simulated immunohematology laboratory, and student participation in pre- and post-tests.  This work was made possible through a Louisiana Board of Regents grant and the support of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at McNeese State University.

scholarly journals BARUCH FISCHHOFF

Decyzje ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Przemysław Sawicki
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Judgment And Decision Making ◽  
State University ◽  
National Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Wayne State University ◽  
Hebrew University ◽  
Academy Of Sciences

Baruch Fischhoff, amerykański psycholog urodzony 21 kwietnia 1946 roku w Detroit (stan Michigan), karierę naukową rozpoczął na Wayne State University, gdzie w 1967 roku zdobył tytuł Bachelor of Science z matematyki oraz psychologii jednocześnie. Jeszcze tego samego roku przeniósł się do The Hebrew University w Izraelu, gdzie w 1972 roku obronił tytuł magistra psychologii, a w 1975 uzyskał stopień doktora psychologii. Obecnie jest profesorem Uniwersytetu Carnegie Mellon na Wydziale Nauk Społecznych i Decyzji oraz na Wydziale Inżynierii i Polityki Publicznej1. Jest autorem i współautorem 11 książek oraz ponad 300 artykułów naukowych. Baruch Fischhoff jest także członkiem ponad 30 organizacji, między innymi National Academy of Sciences oraz National Academy of Medicine, jak również byłym prezydentem Society for Judgment and Decision Making oraz Society for Risk Analysis.

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