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Bibliography on Case Study Teaching in Science National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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Bibliography on Case Study Teaching in Science

Nancy A. Schiller and Clyde F. Herreid National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Last updated: September 9, 2010

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Background

Glynn, S.M., G. Taasoobshirazi, and P. Brickman. 2007. Nonscience majors learning science: A theoretical model of motivation. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 44(8): 1088-1107.

Herreid, C.F. 1994. Case studies in science: A novel method of science education. Journal of College Science Teaching 23: 221-229.

Herreid, C.F. 2001. The maiden and the witch: The crippling undergraduate experience. Journal of College Science Teaching 31(2): 87-88.

Herreid, C.F. 2005. Science education needs case studies. The Scientist 19(4): 10.

Herreid, C.F. 2005. Because wisdom can’t be told: Using case studies to teach science. Peer Review 7(2): 30-31.

Yadav, A., et al. 2007. Teaching science with case studies: A national survey of faculty perceptions of the benefits and challenges of using cases. Journal of College Science Teaching 37(1): 34-38.

Writing Cases

Cliff, W.H., and L.M. Nesbitt. 2005. An open or shut case? Contrasting approaches to case study design. Journal of College Science Teaching 34(4): 14-17.

Head, B.A., and C. Bays. 2010. Engaging nursing students and community partners in the development of decision cases. Journal of Nursing Education 49(6): 346-350.

Field, P. 2005. Creating case study presentations: A survey of senior seminar students. Journal of College Science Teaching 35(1): 56-59.

Herreid, C.F. 1994. Journal articles as case studies: The New England Journal of Medicine on breast cancer. Journal of College Science Teaching 23: 349-355.



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Herreid, C.F. 1997. What is a case? Journal of College Science Teaching 27: 92-94.

Herreid, C.F. 1997/98. What makes a good case? Journal of College Science Teaching 27: 163-165.

Herreid, C.F. 1999. Cooking with Betty Crocker: A recipe for case writing. Journal of College Science Teaching 29: 156-158.

Herreid, C.F. 2000. And all that jazz: An essay extolling the virtues of writing case teaching notes. Journal of College Science Teaching 29(4): 225-228.

Herreid, C.F. 2002. The way of Flesch: The art of writing readable cases. Journal of College Science Teaching 31(5): 288-291.

Herreid, C.F. 2002. Twixt fact and fiction. Journal of College Science Teaching 31(7): 428-430.

Herreid, C.F. 2004. Racism and all sorts of politically correct “isms” in case studies: What are we to do? Journal of College Science Teaching 34(3): 10-11.

Herreid, C.F. 2005. Too much, too little, or just right? How much information should we put into a case study? Journal of College Science Teaching 35(1): 12-14.

Herreid, C.F. 2005. Using novels as bases for case studies: Michael Crichton’s State of Fear and global warming. Journal of College Science Teaching 34(7): 10-11.

Schuwirth, L.W.T., et al. 1999. How to write short cases for assessing problem-solving skills. Medical Teacher 21(2): 44-50. Yamada, S., and G.G. Maskarinec. 2004. Strengthening PBL through a discursive practices approach to case-writing. Education for Health: Change in Learning & Practice 17(1): 85-92 Teaching with Cases

Allchin, Douglas. 2000. How not to teach historical cases in science. Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 33-37.

Bennett, N., and K. Cornely. 2001. Thalidomide makes a comeback: A case discussion exercise that integrates biochemistry and organic chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education 78(6): 759-761.

Bergland, M., et al. 2006. Exploring biotechnology using case-based multimedia. American Biology Teacher 68(2): 81-86.



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Bergland, M., K. Klyczek, and M. Lundeberg. 2006. Collaborative case-based study of genetic and infectious disease via molecular biology computer simulations and Internet conferencing. International Journal of Learning 13(8): 149-154.

Boehrer, J., and M. Linsky. 1990. Teaching with cases: Learning to question. New Directions for Teaching and Learning 42: 41-57.

Boyce, B.A. 1995. The case study approach: Teaching about the gray areas. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 66(5): 43-47.

Bradley, A.Z., et al. 2002. Teaching the sophomore organic course without a lecture. Are you crazy? Journal of Chemical Education 79(4): 514-519.

Brickman, P., S. Glynn, and G. Graybeal. 2008. Introducing students to case studies. Journal of College Science Teaching 37(3): 12-16.

Brock, J., and J. Boehrer. 2001. Are cases taught, or do they teach themselves? Journal of Policy Analysis & Management 20(2): 343-346.

Cabe, P.A., M.H. Walker, and M. Williams. 1999. Newspaper advice column letters as teaching cases for developmental psychology. Teaching of Psychology 26(2): 128 (3p).

Camill, P. 2000. Using journal articles in an environmental biology course. Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 38-43.

Camill, P. 2006. Case studies add value to a diverse teaching portfolio in science courses. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 31-37.

Chamany, K. 2006. Science and social justice: Making the case for case studies. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 54-59.

Cheng, V.K.W. 1995. An environmental chemistry curriculum using case studies. Journal of Chemical Education 72(6): 525 [3p].

Cheville, R.A., A. McGovern, and K.S. Bull. 2005. The light applications in science and engineering research collaborative undergraduate laboratory for teaching (LASER CULT)—Relevant experiential learning in photonics. IEEE Transactions in Education 48(2): 254-263.

Cliff, W.H. 2006. Case study analysis and the remediation of misconceptions about respiratory physiology. Advances in Physiology Education 30(4): 215-223.

Cliff, W.H. 2006. Case-based learning of blood oxygen transport. Advances in Physiology Education 30(4): 224-229.



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Cliff, W.H., and L. Nesbitt Curtin. 2000. The directed case method. Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 64-66.

Cliff, W.H., and A.W. Wright. 1996. Directed case study method for teaching human anatomy and physiology. Advances in Physiology Education 15: Sl9-S28.

Cornely, K. 1998. Use of case studies in an undergraduate biochemistry course. Journal of Chemical Education 75(4): 475-478.

Cornely, K. 2003. Content and conflict—The use of current events to teach content in a biochemistry course. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 31(3): 173-176.

Crang-Svalenius, E., and M. Stjernquist. Applying the case method for teaching within the health professions - teaching the teachers. Medical Teacher 27(6): 489-492.

Dayal, A.K., et al. 2008. Case-based nutrition teaching for medical students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 40(3): 191-192.

Delpier, Terry. 2006. CASES 101: Learning to teach with cases. Nursing Education Perspectives 27(4): 204-209. Dewprashad, B., et al. 2004. Using clinical cases to teach general chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education 81(10): 1471-1472.

Dinan, F.J. 2002. Chemistry by the case: Integrating case teaching and team learning. Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 36-41.

Dinan, F.J. 2005. Laboratory based case studies: Closer to the real world. Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 27-29.

Dinan, F.J., et al. 2007. The analysis of a murder, a case study. Journal of Chemical Education 84(4): 617-618. Dowd, S.B., and R.E. Davidhizar. 1999. Using case studies to teach clinical problem-solving. Nurse Educator 24(5): 42-46. Dupuis, R.E., and A.M. Persky. 2008. Use of case-based learning in a clinical pharmacokinetics course. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 72(2): 1-7.

Field, P. 2003. Senior seminar: Using case studies to teach the components of a successful seminar. Journal of College Science Teaching 32(5): 298-301.

Fisher, E.R., and N.E. Levinger. 2008. A directed framework for integrating ethics into chemistry curricula and programs using real and fictional case studies. Journal of Chemical Education 85(6): 796-801.



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Folino, D.A. 2001. Stories and anecdotes in the chemistry classroom. Journal of Chemical Education 78(12): 1615-1618.

Frisch, J.K., and Saunders, G. 2008. Using stories in an introductory college biology course. Journal of Biological Education 42(4): 164-169.

Gal, S., and J.W. Klein, 2000. A case for college molecular biology classes: A right to her genes. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 28(5): 267-271.

Gallucci, K. 2006. Learning concepts with cases. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 16-20.

Gallucci, K. 2009. Learning about the nature of science with case studies. Journal of College Science Teaching 38(5): 50-54.

Griep, M.A., and M.L. Mikasen. 2005. Based on a true story: Using movies as source material for general chemistry reports. Journal of Chemical Education 82(10): 1501-1503.

Guyer, R.L., M.L. Dillon, and L. Anderson. 2000. Bioethics cases and issues: Enrichment for social science, humanities, and science courses. Social Education 64(7): 410-414.

Heid, C., B. Biglan, and M. Ritson. 2008. The fish kill mystery: Using case studies in the middle school classroom. Science Scope 31(6): 16-21.

Heister, L.E., et al. 2007. Case-based learning in an upper level petrology laboratory class. Journal of Geoscience Education 55(1): 80-84.

Henderson, L. 1998. A first period exercise in biochemistry: A pre-assessment case study. Biochemical Education 26(2):141-142.

Herreid, C.F. 1998. Sorting potatoes for Miss Bonner: Bringing order to case-study methodology through a classification scheme. Journal of College Science Teaching 27: 236-239.

Herreid, C.F. 1998. Return to Mars: How not to teach a case study. Journal of College Science Teaching 27: 379-382.

Herreid, C.F. 1996. Structured controversy: A case study strategy. DNA fingerprinting in the courts. Journal of College Science Teaching 26: 95-101.

Herreid, C.F. 1999. Dialogues as case studies: A discussion on human cloning. Journal of College Science Teaching 28: 245-249.

Herreid, C.F. 2001. When justice peeks: Evaluating students in case method teaching. Journal of College Science Teaching 30(7): 430-433.



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Herreid, C.F. 2004. Why a “case-based” course failed. Journal of College Science Teaching 33(3): 10-11.

Herreid, C.F. 2004. Can case studies be used to teach critical thinking? Journal of College Science Teaching 33(6): 12-14.

Herreid, C.F. 2005. The interrupted case method. Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 4-5.

Herreid, C.F. 2006. “Clicker” cases: Introducing case study teaching into large classrooms. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 43-47.

Herreid, C.F. 2007. The Boy Scouts said it best: Some advice on case-study teaching and student preparation. Journal of College Science Teaching 37(1): 6-7.

Herreid, C.F. 2007. Trigger cases versus capstone cases. Journal of College Science Teaching 38(2): 68, 70-71

Herreid, C.F., and K. DeRei. 2007. Intimate debate technique. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(4): 10-13.

Hewlett, J.A. 2004. In search of synergy: Combining peer-led team learning with the case study method. Journal of College Science Teaching 33(4): 28-31.

Hofsten, A., C. Gustafsson, and E. Haggstrom. 2010. Case seminars open doors to deeper understanding – Nursing students’ experiences of learning. Nurse Education Today 30(6): 533-538.

Hudecki, M.S. 2001. Alzheimer's disease under scrutiny: Short newspaper articles as a case study tool. Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 57-60.

Hunt, P. 1951. The case method of instruction. Harvard Educational Review 21: 2-19.

Irwin, A.R. 2000. Historical case studies: Teaching the nature of science in context. Science Education 84(1): 5-26.

Jones, D.C., and M.E. Sheridan. 1999. A case study approach: Developing critical thinking skills in novice pediatric nurses. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 30(2): 75-78.

Kemp, H.V. 1980. Teaching psychology through the case study method. Teaching of Psychology 7(1): 38 (4p).

Kesner, M., A. Hofstein, and R. Ben-Zvi. 1997. Student and teacher perceptions of industrial chemistry case studies. International Journal of Science Education 19: 725-738.



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Konaklieva, M. 2000. Case studies combined with instrumental analysis in sophomore organic laboratory. The Chemist July/Aug: 13-16.

Knox, J.A. 1997. Reform of the college science lecture through storytelling. Journal of College Science Teaching 26: 388-392.

Krauss, D.A., I.I. Salame, and L.N. Goodwyn. 2010. Using photographs as case studies to promote active learning in biology. Journal of College Science Teaching 40(1): 72-76.

Krow, G.R., and J.B. Krow. 1998. Low-level radioactive waste disposal: An exercise in dealing with pollution. Journal of Chemical Education 75:1583-1584.

Lai, C.A., and J.C. Rivera Jr. 2006. Using a strategic planning tool as a framework for case analysis. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 26-30.

Leonard, J.A., et al. 2002. Using case studies in introductory psychology. Teaching of Psychology 29(2): 142-144.

Lundeberg, M.A., et al. 2002. Case it or else! Fostering ethical awareness about human genetics. Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 64-69.

Millard, J.T. 2009. Television medical dramas as case studies in biochemistry. Journal of Chemical Education 86(10): 1216-1218.

Mohrig, J.R., C.N. Hammond, and D.A. Colby. 2007. On the successful use of inquiry-driven experiments in the organic chemistry laboratory. Journal of Chemical Education 84(6): 992-998.

Montes, I., et al. 2009. Student-centered use of case studies incorporating oral and writing skills to explore scientific ethical misconduct. Journal of Chemical Education 86(8): 936-939.

Myers, R.S. 1991. Using news media to teach chemical principles. Journal of Chemical Education 68: 769-772.

Pallant, E. 1996. Assessment and evaluation of environmental problems. Journal of College Science Teaching 26:167-171.

Ponder, M., and S. Sumner. 2009. Use of case studies to introduce undergraduate students to principles of food microbiology, molecular biology, and epidemiology of food-borne disease. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Education 37(3): 156-163.

Reicks, M., et al. 1996. Evaluation of a decision case approach to food biotechnology education at the secondary level. Journal of Nutrition Education 28(1): 33-38.



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Ribbens, E. 2006. Teaching with jazz: Using multiple cases to teach introductory biology. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 10-15.

Ribbens, E. 2007. Why I like clicker personal response systems [in case study teaching]. Journal of College Science Teaching 37(2): 60-63.

Richmond, C., D. Ebert-May, and J. Hodder. 2005. Lyme disease: a case about ecosystem services. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 3(10): 557-558.

Richmond, G., and B. Neureither. 1998. Making a case for cases: The cholera epidemic, present and past. American Biology Teacher 60(5): 335-342.

Rybarczyk, B.J. 2007. Tools of engagement: Using case studies in synchronous distance-learning environments. Journal of College Science Teaching 37(1): 31-33.

Rybarczyk, B.J., et al. 2007. A case-based approach increases student learning outcomes and comprehension of cellular respiration concepts. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 35(3): 181-186.

Sandstrom, S. 2006. Use of case studies to teach diabetes and other chronic illnesses to nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education 45(6): 229-232.

Sansalone, M. 1990. Teaching: Teaching structural concepts through case studies and competitions. Engineering Education 80: 472-475.

Silverman, R., and W.M. Welty. 1990. Teaching with cases. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching [v1 1990].

Smith, A.C., et al. 2005. Introductory biology courses: A framework to support active learning in large enrollment introductory science courses [using case studies]. Cell Biology Education 4(2): 143-156.

Smith, R.A., and S.K. Murphy. 1998. Using case studies to increase learning and interest in biology. American Biology Teacher 60(4): 265-268.

Soja, C.M., and D. Huerta. 2001. Debating whether dinosaurs should be “cloned" from ancient DNA to promote cooperative learning in an introductory evolution course. Journal of Geoscience Education 49: 43-49.

Styer, S.C. 2009. Constructing & using case studies in genetics to engage students in active learning. American Biology Teacher 71(3): 142-143. Tanner, C.A. 2009. The case for cases: A pedagogy for developing habits of thought. Journal of Nursing Education 48(6): 299-300.



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Tarnvik, A. 2002. Advantages of using the multiple case method at the clinical stage of medical education. Medical Teacher 24(4): 396-401.

Tarnvik, A. 2002. The multiple-case method: Getting ideas from sports. Journal of College Science Teaching 32(2): 94-97.

Tarnvik, A. 2007. Revival of the case method: A way to retain student-centered learning in a post-PBL era. Medical Teacher 29(1): E32-E36.

Thomas, R.E. 1992. Teaching medicine with cases: Student and teacher opinion. Medical Education 26: 200-207.

Tomey, A.M. 2003. Learning with cases. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 34(1): 34-38.

Turgeon, A.J. 2007. Addressing problems encountered in case-based teaching. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education 36: 134-138.

Van Hoewyk, D. 2007. Using a case-study article to effectively introduce mitosis. Journal of College Science Teaching 36(6): 12-14.

Vivas, J.F., and V. Allada. 2006. Enhancing engineering education using thematic case-based learning. International Journal of Engineering Education 22(2): 236-246.

Walsh, G. 2007. Protein engineering: Case studies of commercialized engineered products. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 35(1): 2–8.

Wheatley, J. 1986. The use of case studies in the science classroom. Journal of College Science Teaching 15(5): 428-431.

Wilcox, K.J. 1999. The case method in introductory anatomy and physiology: Using the news. American Biology Teacher 61(9): 668-671.

Woody, M., S. Albrecht, and T. Hines. 1999. Directed case studies in baccalaureate nursing anatomy and physiology. Journal of Nursing Education 38(8): 383-386.

Yadav, A., G. Shaver, and P. Meckl. 2010. Lessons learned: Implementing the case teaching method in a mechanical engineering course. Journal of Engineering Education 99(1): 55-69.

Yehudit, J.D., and O. Herscovitz. 1999. Question-posing capability as an alternative evaluation method: Analysis of an environmental case study. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 36(4): 411-430.



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Zipp, G.P., and C. Mailer. 2010. Use of video-based cases as a medium to develop critical thinking skills in health Science students. Journal of College Teaching & Learning 7(1):1-4.

Leading Case Discussions

Flynn, A.E., and J.D. Klein. 2001. The influence of discussion groups in a case-based learning environment. ETR&D—Educational Technology Research and Development 49(3): 71-86.

Frederick, P. 1981. The dreaded discussion: Ten ways to start. Improving College and University Teaching 29(3): 109-114.

Herreid, C.F. 2002. Naming names: The greatest secret in leading a discussion is using students’ names. Journal of College Science Teaching 32(3): 162-163.

Herreid, C.F. 2005. The business end of cases. Journal of College Science Teaching 35(3): 12-14.

Lantz, J.M., and M.M. Walczak. 1997. The elements of a chemistry case: Teaching chemistry using the case discussion method. The Chemical Educator 1(6): 1-22.

Miner, F.C. 1979. An approach for increasing participation in case discussions. Journal of Management Education 3(3): 41-42.

Welty, W.M. 1989. Discussion method teaching: How to make it work. Change 21(4): 41-49.

Cooperative Learning / Small Groups

Dinan, F.J. 2006. Opening day: Getting started in a cooperative classroom. Journal of College Science Teaching 35(4): 12-14.

Dinan, F.J., and V.A. Frydrychowski. 1995. A team learning method for organic chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education 72: 429-431.

Goran, D., and S. Braude. 2007. Social & cooperative learning in the solving of case histories. American Biology Teacher 69(2): 80-84.

Herreid, C.F. 1998. Why isn’t cooperative learning used to teach science? Bioscience 48: 553-559.

Herreid, C.F. 1999. The bee and the groundhog: Lessons in cooperative learning—Troubles with groups. Journal of College Science Teaching 28(4): 226-228.



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Herreid, C.F. 2000. I never knew Joe Paterno: An essay on teamwork and love. Journal of College Science Teaching 30(3): 158-161.

McKinley, C.J., and W.R. Stoll. 1994. A method of improving student learning in physiology: The small group workshop. American Journal of Physiology 11: S16–S23.

Meyers, S.A. 1997. Increasing student participation and productivity in small-group activities for psychology classes. Teaching of Psychology. 24(2): 105-115.

Schwartz, P.L. 1989. Active, small group learning with a large group in a lecture theatre: A practical example. Medical Teacher 11: 81-86.

Michaelsen, L.K. 1992. Team learning: A comprehensive approach for harnessing the power of small groups in higher education. To Improve the Academy 11:107-122.

Tien, L.T., V. Roth, and J.A. Kampmeier. 2002. Implementation of a peer-led team learning instructional approach in an undergraduate organic chemistry course. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 39(7): 606-632.

Problem‐Based Learning

Abdul-Ghaffar, T.A., K. Lukowiak, and U. Nayar. 1999. Challenges of teaching physiology in a PBL school. Advances in Physiology Education 22(1): S140-S147.

Albanese, M., and S. Mitchell. 1993. Problem-based learning: A review of literature on its outcomes and implementation issues. Academic Medicine 68: 52-81.

Arambula-Greenfield, T. 1996. Implementing problem-based learning in a college science class. Journal of College Science Teaching 26: 26-30.

Barrows, H.S. 1986. A taxonomy of problem-based learning methods. Medical Education 20: 481-486.

Barrows, H.S. 1998. The essentials of problem-based learning. Journal of Dental Education 62(9): 630-633.

Barrows, H.S., et al. 1986. Large group problem-based learning: A possible solution for the “2 sigma problem.” Medical Teacher 8:325–331.

Bickley, H., et al. 1990. Pathology education in a problem-based medical curriculum. Teaching and Learning in Medicine 2(1): 38–41.

Blumberg, P., and E. Eckenfels. 1988. A comparison of student satisfaction with their preclinical environment in a traditional and a problem-based curriculum. Research in Medical Education 27(3): 60-65.



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Blumberg, P., and J.A. Michael. 1992. Developments of self-directed learning behaviors in a partially teacher-directed problem-based learning curriculum. Teaching and Learning in Medicine 4(1): 3-8.

Branda, L.A. 1990. Implementing problem-based learning. Journal of Dental Education 54: 1-2.

Brazeau, G.A., J.A. Hughes, and L. Prokai. 1999. Use of problem based discussion sessions in a first year pharmaceutical dosage forms course. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 63 (Spring 1999): 85-97.

Bruno, M.S., and C.D. Jarvis. 2001. It’s fun, but is it science? Goals and strategies in a problem-based learning course. Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations [Special Issue “Pathways to Change”] 4(1): 9-24.

Callin, M. ,and D. Ciliska. 1983. Revitalising problem solving with triple jump. Can. Nurse 79: 41-44.

Coles, C.R. 1985. Differences between conventional and problem-based curricula in their students’ approaches to studying. Medical Education 19(4): 308-309.

Coulson, R.L. 1983. Problem-based student-centered learning of the cardiovascular system using the problem-based learning module (P.B.L.M.). The Physiologist 26(4): 220-224.

Delafuente, J.C., et al. 1994. A problem solving active learning course in pharmacotherapy. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 58(1): 61-64.

Duch, B.J. 1996. Problem-based learning in physics: The power of students teaching students. Journal of College Science Teaching 15(5): 326-329.

Eagle, C.J., P.H. Harasym, and H. Mandin. 1992. Effects of tutors with case expertise on problem-based learning issues. Academic Medicine 67(7): 465-469.

Eisenstaedt, R.S., W.E.Barry, and K. Glanz. 1990. Problem-based learning: Cognitive retention and cohort traits of randomly selected participants and decliners. Academic Medicine 65(9): S11-S12.

Glew, R.H. 2003. The problem with problem-based medical education: Promises not kept. Biochemistry and Molecular Education 31(4): 253-254.

Herreid, C.F. 2003. The death of problem-based learning? Journal of College Science Teaching 32(6): 364-366.

Kassirer, J.P. 1996. Teaching problem-solving—How are we doing? New England Journal of Medicine 332: 1507-1509.



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Mayo, W.P., M.B. Donnelly, and R.W. Schwartz. 1995. Characteristics of the ideal problem-based learning tutor in clinical medicine. Education and the Health Professions 18: 124-136.

Mierson, S. 1998. A problem-based learning course in physiology for undergraduate and graduate basic science students. Advances in Physiology Education 20(1): S16-S27.

Mierson, S., and A. Parikh. 2000. Stories from the field: Problem-based learning from a teacher’s and a student’s perspective. Change 32(1): 20-27.

Neame, R.L.B. 1981. How to construct a problem-based course. Medical Teacher 3: 94-99.

Norman, G.R. 1989. Problem solving skills versus problem based learning. The Cornell Veterinarian 79(4): 307-310.

Patel, V.L., G.J. Groen, and G.R. Norman. 1991. Effects of conventional and problem-based medical curricula on problem solving. Academic Medicine 66(7): 380-389.

Puett, D., and J.J. Braunstein. 1991. The endocrine module: An integrated course for first-year medical students combining lecture-based and modified problem-based curricula. Teaching and Learning in Medicine 3(3): 159-165.

Rangachari, P.K. 1991. Design of a problem-based undergraduate course in pharmacology: Implications for the teaching of physiology. American Journal of Physiology 260(6): S14–S21.

Rash, E.M. 2008. A problem-based learning hybrid in a women's health course. Journal of Nursing Education 47(10): 477-479.

Reaan, C.R., and R.P. Menninger. 1994. Ten years of basic medical physiology in the Mercer problem-based curriculum. Advances in Physiology Education 11: S24-S32.

Schmidt, H.G. 1983. Problem-based learning: Rationale and description. Medical Education 17: 11-16.

Shahabudin, S.H. 1987. Content coverage in problem-based learning. Medical Education 21(4): 310-313.

Tedesco, L.A. 1990. Responding to educational challenges with problem-based learning and informational technology. Journal of Dental Education 54: 544-547.

Thompson, D.C., and R.G. Williams. 1985. Barriers to acceptance of problem-based learning in medical schools. Studies in Higher Education 26: 200-207.



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Vernon, D.T.A., and R.L. Blake. 1993. Does problem-based learning work? A meta-analysis of evaluative research. Academic Medicine 68(7): 550-563.

Vernon, D.T.A. 1995. Attitudes and opinions of faculty tutors about problem-based learning. Academic Medicine 70(3): 216-223.

Walton, H.J., and M.B. Matthews. 1989. Essentials of problem-based learning. Medical Education 23: 542-558.

White, H.B. 1993. Research literature as a source for problems. Biochemical Education 21: 205-207.

White, H.B. 1996. Addressing content in problem-based courses: The learning issue matrix. Biochemical Education 24: 41-45.

White, H.B. 2001. Simple analogies for teachers and students new to PBL. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 29(3): 115.

White, H.B. 2003. Wrap-up assignments for problem-based learning problems. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 31(4): 260-261.

Wilkerson, L., J.P. Hafler, and P. Liu. 1991. A case study of student-directed discussion in four problem-based tutorial groups. Academic Medicine 66(9): S79-S81.

Guided Design

Adams, A.B. 1983. The guided design strategy in the biochemistry laboratory. Journal of Dental Education 47(5): 317-320.

Eck, R.W., and W.J. Wilhelm. 1979. Guided design: An approach to education for the practice of engineering. Engineering Education 70(2): 191-197.

Goldberg, F.M., and J.C. Shuman. 1984. Using guided design in a physical science course. Journal of College Science Teaching 13:350–355.

Goldberg, F.M., and J.C. Shuman. 1984. Using guided design to help students learn about the energy problem. Journal of College Science Teaching 14:122–127.

Hoggard, P.E. 1980. A guided design approach to teaching general chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education 57(4): 299.

Pawlak, S.M., et al. 1989. Development and validation of guided design scenarios for problem-solving instruction. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 53: 7-16.

Redden, P.A., and R.P. Petriello. 1980. A guided design approach to developmental science. Journal of Chemical Education 57(1): 12-15.



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Wales, C.E. 1981. Teaching “process” with guided design. Journal of College Science Teaching 11(1): 48-49.

Wales, C.E., and R.A. Stager. 1982. Teaching decision-making with guided design. Journal of College Science Teaching 12(1): 24.

BOOKS

Allen, D.E., and B.J. Duch. 1998. Thinking Toward Solutions: Problem-Based Learning Activities for General Biology. Harcourt Brace & Co. (Saunders College Publishing).

Barnett, C., D. Goldsten, and B. Jackson. 1994. Mathematics Teaching Cases: Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, and Percents; Hard to Teach and Hard to Learn? Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

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Abbate, S.M. 2008. Online Case Studies and Critical Thinking in Nursing (Ed.D. dissertation), Northern Illinois University.

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Barise, A. 1999. The Effectiveness of Case-Based Instruction vs. the Lecture-Discussion Method in Multicultural Social Work (Ph.D. dissertation), McGill University.

Bickerton, L.N. 1993. Case Method Teaching in Senior Biology: A Synthesis of Curriculum Content and Goals With Year 2000 Goals (M.Sc. dissertation), Simon Fraser University.

Burger, D.L. 1991. The Use of Case Method Pedagogy in Educating Professionals (Ph.D. dissertation), University of Colorado at Boulder.

Carter, L.D. 1995. Effectiveness of Case-Based Method versus Traditional Lecture in the Retention of Athletic Training Knowledge (Ph.D. dissertation), Oregon State University; 1995.

Chape, E.A. 2006. Improving Clinical Reasoning of Physical Therapist Assistant Students: A Comparison of Concept Mapping and Discussion in Case-Based Learning (Ph.D. dissertation), Capella University.

Dawson, D.L. 1994. An Investigation of Student Participation and Student-Teacher Interaction in the Case Method Classroom (Ph.D. dissertation), The University of Western Ontario.

Dutton, R.E. 2003. The Impact of Epistemology, Motivation, and Metacognition on Performance in Case-Based Classes (Ed.D. dissertation), Rutgers University.

Edelson, D.C. 1993. Learning from Stories: Indexing and Reminding in a Socratic Case-Based Teaching System for Elementary School Biology (Ph.D. dissertation), Illinois: Northwestern University.

Eren Artan, A. 2007. Case-Based Discussions in an Educational Psychology Course: Problem Solving Processes and Interactions (Ph.D. dissertation), University of Pittsburgh.

Ertmer, P.A. 1995. Learning from Case-Based Instruction: The Role of Perceived Value, Learning Orientation, and Reflective Self-Regulation (Ph.D. dissertation), Purdue University.



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Flynn, A.E. 2000. The Influence of Small Groups in Case-Based Learning (Ph.D. dissertation,) Arizona State University.

Gallucci, K.K. 2007. The case method of instruction, conceptual change, and student attitude (Ph.D. dissertation), North Carolina State University.

Garcia, J.C. 2009. Developing Adaptive Experts Through the Use of Case Based Instruction in Engineering (M.S.C.E. dissertation), Purdue University.

Guest, J.M. 2007. The Effectiveness of Using Case-Based Instruction in an Online Course (Ph.D. dissertation), University of South Alabama. Kuo, C-C. 2004. The Effectiveness of a Case Study Method as Compared to a Traditional Learning Method in One Business School in Taiwan (Ph.D. dissertation), Lynn University. Labuda, H.S. 1999. Case-Based Pedagogy versus Traditional Lecture: A Comparison of Preservice Teachers' Knowledge of Classroom Management Principles (Ph.D. dissertation), University of Pittsburgh. Lee, K.S. 2004. Effects of Individual versus Online Collaborative Case Study Learning Strategies on Critical Thinking of Undergraduate Students (Ph.D. dissertation), University of Texas at Austin. Lu, W-H. 2007. Understanding the Effect of Computer-Supported, Case-Based Instruction on Third-Year Medical Students' Ethical Reasoning (Ph.D. dissertation), University of Missouri - Columbia. Matthews, L.N.H. 2008. Exploring the Use of Storytelling in Quantitative Research Fields Using a Multiple Case Study Method (Ph.D. dissertation), Gonzaga University. McAuliffe, M.S. 1993. Case-Based Instruction: An Analysis of Clinical Curricula in Nurse Anesthesiology (Ph.D. dissertation), University of Texas at Austin. Northam, A.N. 2004. Athletic Training Education: Critical Thinking through Case Scenarios (M.A. dissertation), San Jose State University. Penner, J.C. 1997. The Use of the Written Case Study Method in the Classroom by Nurse Educators Who Teach in Generic Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in Western Canada (M.Sc.N. dissertation), Gonzaga University. Petrosky Vozel, C.J. 1992. Effects of Case Study Analysis on the Critical Thinking Abilities of Nursing Students (Ph.D. dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.



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Prion, S.K. 1996. The Case Method Used Inductively as an Instructional Approach to Create Cognitive Schema in Undergraduate Nursing Students (Ed.D. dissertation), University of San Francisco. Schwartz, L.R. 2006. A Randomized-Comparison Trial of Case-Based Learning versus Human Patient Simulation in Medical Student Education (M.Ed. dissertation), Wayne State University. Skolnick, R. 2009. Case Study Teaching in High School Biology: Effects on Academic Achievement, Problem Solving Skills, Teamwork Skills, and Science Attitudes (Ph.D. dissertation), TUI University. Terry, D.R. 2007. Using the Case Study Teaching Method to Promote College Students' Critical Thinking Skills (Ph.D. dissertation), State University of New York at Buffalo.

Titterington, L.C. 2007. Case Studies in Pathophysiology: The Development and Evaluation of an Interactive Online Learning Environment to Develop Higher Order Thinking and Argumentation (Ph.D. Dissertation), Ohio State University.

Wagner, K.D. 2006. An Inquiry Into the Use of Case Method Instruction to Support Nursing Students' Learning Transfer from Classroom Instruction to Clinical Practice (Ed.D dissertation), University of Kentucky. Wolter, B.H.K. 2010. The Influence of Alternative Pedagogical Methods in Postsecondary Biology Education: How do Students Experience a Multimedia Case-Study Environment? (Ph.D. dissertation), Michigan State University. Woolverton, D.O. 2000. Learning and Retention of an Algorithm in Public Relations Undergraduate Education: A Comparison of Lecture Instruction, Case Method and Simulation (Ed.D. dissertation, University of Kentucky. Zimmerman, B.J. 1996. The Relationships among Critical Thinking, Learning Style, and Perceived Meaningfulness of Case Method Teaching in a School Nurse Population (D.N.Sc. dissertation), Widener University School of Nursing. Yadav, A. 2009. Video Cases in Teacher Education: What Role Does Task Structure Play in Learning from Video Cases in a Literacy Methods Course? (Ph.D. dissertation), Michigan State University. PUBLISHED CASES

Acheson, E. 2000. Filthy lucre: The chemical detection of cocaine-contaminated currency. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(4): 226, 228, 230-231.

Allen, B.C., and C.F. Herreid. 1998. Is there life on Mars? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 27(5): 307-310.



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Allen, B.C., and C.F. Herreid. 1 998. The petition: A global warming case study. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 28: 82-86.

Bandoni Muench, S. 2009. The mystery of the blue death: A case study in epidemiology and the history of science. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 39(1): 60-66.

Benson, K. 2004. My brother’s keeper: A case study in evolutionary biology and animal behavior. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 40-45.

Biegel, C.M., J.G. Graveel, and L.S. Lee. 1998. Eagle Creek landfill: A decision case study. (Case study) Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education 27: 59-69.

Biegel, C.M., L.S. Lee, and J. G. Graveel. 1998. Muskegon County wastewater management: An effluent application decision case study. (Case study) Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education 27: 137-144.

Bieron, J.F., and F.J. Dinan. 2000. Not your ordinary lab day. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 44-47.

Boucher, M.A., and K.M. Specht. 2009. A forensic-themed case study for the organic lab. (Case study) Journal of Chemical Education 86(7): 847-848.

Branlund, J. 2010. A question of responsibility: Whose asbestos caused her lung cancer? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 39(5): 76-80.

Brickman, P. 2006. The case of the Druid Dracula: A directed “clicker”case study on DNA fingerprinting. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 48-53.

Bruce, A. 2001. Dem bones: Forensic resurrection of a skeleton. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 37-41.

Camill, P. 2002. Watch your step: The impacts of personal consumption on the environment. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 29-35.

Carloye, L. 2004. Conversations with fireflies: A case study of mimicry and defense. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 50-52.

Carroll, M. 2002. Gone, gone from the range: A case study in conservation biology. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 56-59.

Chamany, K. 2001. Ninos desaparecidos: A case study about genetics and human rights. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 61-65.



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Chambers, K. 2001. A case of mistaken identity? The psychology of eyewitness memory. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 66-69.

Cheville, R.A., and M. Scepanovic. 2002. The zoom lens: A case study in geometrical optics. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 48-55.

Cliff, W.H., et. al. 2005. A friend in need is a friend indeed: A case study on human respiratory physiology. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 37-39.

Colon-Parilla, W.V. 2007. Cell-phone use and cancer: A case study exploring the scientific method. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 37(1): 20-24.

Colyer, C. 2000. Death in a Viennese maternity ward. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 29(5): 297-300.

Combs, G.F., Jr. 2001. All that glitters may not be gold: A troublesome case of transgenic rice. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 20-23.

Connor, J.M. 2000. Studying racial bias: too hot to handle? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 26-32.

Constible, J., and L. Sandro. 2008. Ah-choo! Increased risk of pollen allergies in the northern hemisphere. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 37(4): 82-89.

Cowlishaw, R., C. Hunter, J. Coy, and M. Tessmer. 2007. The art of a deal: A Kyoto Protocol siumulation. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 37(1): 17-19.

Del Federico, E., S. Diver, M. Konaklieva, and R. Ludescher. 2002. As light meets matter: Art under scrutiny. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 12-19.

Dewprashad, B, 2009. Cats have nine lives, but only one liver: The effects of acetaminophen. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 38(6): 48-52.

Dewprashad, B. 2010. The chemistry of curcumin, the health promoting ingredient in tuermeric. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 39(3): 56-60.

Dinan, F.J. 2004. Bilirubin’s chemical formula: E-/Z-, but not easy. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(4): 18-22.

Dinan, F.J. 2006. Kermit to Kermette? Does the herbicide atrazine feminize frogs? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 38-42.

Dinan, F.J., and J.F. Bieron. 2001. To spray or not to spray: A debate over DDT. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 32-36.



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Dinan, F.J., and T. Stabler. 2008. Ethanol or biodiesel? A systems-analysis decision. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 37(6): 50-55.

Dinan, F.J., and G. Yee. 2004. An adventure in stereochemistry: Alice in mirror image land. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 25-29.

Duch, B.J. 2000. A bad day for Sandy Dayton: The physics of accident reconstruction. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 17-21.

Duch, B. 2001. Spring break: A lesson in circuits. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 49-51.

Duke, B.J., and B. O’Leary. 1992. The Gaussian programs as a teaching tool: A case study on molecular hydrogen calculations. Journal of Chemical Education 69(7): 529-541. Dunnivant, F.M., A. Moore, and M.J. Alfano. 2000. Understanding the greenhouse effect: Is global warming real? An integrated lab-lecture case study for non-science majors. Journal of Chemical Education 77(12): 1602-1603. El-Fadel, M., et al. 2003. The Nile River Basin: A case study in surface water conflict resoulation. (Case study) Journal of Natural Resources & Life Sciences Education 32(1): 107-117. Field, P. 2006. Variations on an historical case study: The extraordinary accident of Isidro Mejia. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 36(2): 21-25.

Finer, K.R. 2001. The “lady” of Charleston: A case of wrongful gender assignment? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 24-27.

Fourtner, A.W., C.R. Fourtner, and C.F. Herreid. 1994. Bad blood: A case study of the Tuskegee syphilis project. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 23(5): 277-285.

Miskowski, J., and A. Galbraith. 2003. Not an old person’s disease. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(4): 228-231.

Gallucci, K. 2004. Prayer study: Science or not? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(4): 32-35.

Grant, R.H. 2005. A strange fish indeed: The “discovery” of a living fossil. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 6-9.

Hager, L.D. 2004. A symphony for your brain: A psychological research methods case. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(7): 8-11.



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Heidemann, M., and G.R. Urquhart. 2005. A can of bull? Do energy drinks really provide a source of energy? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 40-44.

Herreid, C.F. 1996. Case study teaching in science: A dilemma case on “animal rights.” (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 25: 413-418.

Herreid, C.F. 2004. The case of the dividing cell: Mitosis and meiosis in the cellular court: Part I. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(4): 10-13.

Herreid, C.F. 2004. The case of the dividing cell: Mitosis and meiosis in the cellular court: Part II—Court is back in session. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(5): 12, 14-17.

Herreid, C.F. 2005. Mom always liked you best: Examining the hypothesis of parental favoritism. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 10-14.

Horvath, T. 2005. A killer lake. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 18-21.

House, H. 2002. Shark attack! Sinking your teeth into anatomy. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 20-23.

Hudecki, M.S. 2000. Kim Davis: A mother’s dilemma. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1):12-16.

Hutchison, J. 2007. Giving birth to someone else's children? A case of disputed maternity. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 37(1): 25-29.

Konaklieva, M. 2004. Accidental drowning or foul play? A case study in organic chemistry. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 10-13.

Kosal, E.F. 2004. The fish kill mystery: Learning about aquatic communities. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(4): 36-40.

Kosal, E. 2009. Chimpanzee droppings lead scientists to evolutionary discovery. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 38(4): 50-53.

Krufka, A., S. Evarts, and C. Wilson. 2007. I'm looking over a white-striped clover: A case of natural selection. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 36(7): 14-17.

Lantz, J.M., J.E. Feindt, E.P.B. Lewellyn, and M.M. Walczak. 1999. The bridge of Mandolin County. (Case study) Journal of Chemical Education 76(12): 1671 (2p).

Lorentzen, L.Y., and Y. Kousa. 2009. Uretero what? Gynecological health issues, pregnancy, and an infant with a birth defect. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 83(3): 54-57.



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Market, P.S. 2005. Cancel the Cardinals home opener?! Lessons in melting and evaporation. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 22-26.

Martin, R. 2003. Kate-tastrophy: A case study in brain death. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(2): 8-12.

McPeak, G., and S.R. Simmons. 1995. Trees of Sogolonbougou: A decision case of sustainable agriculture in the semiarid tropics.(case study) Journal of Natural Resources and Sciences Education 24: 178-184.

Mikkelsen, R.L. 2000. Nutrient management for organic farming. (Case study) Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education 29: 88-92.

Miller, A. 2010. Speak up! Mini cases in language. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 39(4): 64-67.

Omarzu, J. 2002. Selecting the perfect baby: The ethics of embryo design. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 24-28.

Omarzu, J. 2004. Split my brain: A case study of seizure disorder and brain function. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 14-19.

Ozsvath, D.L. 2000. Into the abyss: The case of the collapsing sinkhole. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 22-25.

Quinn, S.O. 2005. Artificial sanity: A case study for a class in introductory psychology. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 15-17.

Rowberg, K. 2000. Breathing easy about new air pollution standards. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 48-52.

Rump, C.M. 2000. Markov vs. Markov. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 53-55.

Ryan, M.E. 2001. The Tokaimura nuclear accident: A tragedy of human errors. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 42-48.

Schiller, N.A., and C.F. Herreid. 2000. The Galapagos. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 56-63.

Schiller, N.A., and C.F. Herreid. 2001. Of mammoths and men: A case study in extinction. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 52-56.

Schneider, P. 2004. The genetics and evolution of human skin color: The case of Desiree's baby. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 20-24.



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Sharp, J. 2002. Something’s fishy in Paxton Lake: A case on speciation in sticklebacks. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 42-47.

Stanger-Hall, K., J. Merriam, and R.A. Greuling. 2007. The case of the ivory-billed woodpecker: The scientific process and how it relates to everyday life. Journal of College Science Teaching 37(1): 12-16.

Stephens, P. 2004. The ice hockey injury: A case study in physiology. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 35-39.

Stonefoot, S., and C.F. Herreid. 2004. Extrasensory perception - pseudoscience? A battle at the edge of science. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 30-34.

Taylor, A.S. 2004. The case of the “tainted” taco shells: A case study on genetically modified foods. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 34(2): 46-49.

Tessmer, M. 2005. PCBs in the last frontier: A case study on the scientific method. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 35(2): 34-36.

Vail, S., and C.F. Herreid. Little Mito: The story of the origins of a cell. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 32(1): 60-63.

Vessey, K.B. 2000. Salton: A sea of controversy. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 30(1): 67-69.

Villamagna, A.M., and S.M. Karpanty. 2009. An ecosystem approach to invasive species management: An aquatic ecosystem case study. (Case study) Journal of Natural Resources & Life Sciences Education 38(1): 71-81. Walczak, M.M., and J.M. Lantz. 2004. Well wishes - A case on septic systems and well water requiring in-depth analysis and including optional laboratory experiments. (Case study) Journal of Chemical Education 81(2): 218-220.

Welsh, P. 2004. Two peas in a pod? A case of questionable twins. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 33(4): 23-27.

Yaich, L. 2001. Sonic hedgehog: A good gene gone bad? (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 31(1): 14-18.

Zavrel, E. 2008. To boldly go... or not. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 38(1): 46-50.

Zavrel, E., and C.F. Herreid. 2008. Sex and vaccination. (Case study) Journal of College Science Teaching 37(5): 74-76.

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