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Integration of research experiences into the undergraduate classroom can result in increased recruitment, retention, and motivation of science students. 'Big data' science initiatives, such as the Paleobiology Database (PBDB), can provide inexpensive and accessible research opportunities. 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. The PBDB aims to provide information on all fossil organisms, across the tree of life, around the world, and through all of geologic time. The PBDB Resource Page contains a range of PBDB tutorials and activities for use in physical geology, historical geology, paleontology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy courses. As two-year colleges, universities, and distance-based learning initiatives seek research-based alternatives to traditional lab exercises, the PBDB can provide opportunities for hands-on science activities.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781108717908
eBay Product ID (ePID)8046549843
Product Key Features
Number of Pages75 Pages
Publication NameUtilizing the Paleobiology Database to Provide Educational Opportunities for Undergraduates
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeology
Publication Year2018
TypeTextbook
AuthorMark D. Uhen, Katherine Ryker, Phoebe A. Cohen, Rowan Lockwood
SeriesElements of Paleontology
Dimensions
Item Height230 mm
Item Weight70 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorKatherine Ryker, Rowan Lockwood, Phoebe A. Cohen, Mark D. Uhen