The document discusses potential interventions for a science course for non-majors. It proposes using a MOOC to deliver basic content to free up class time for group work and civic applications. It also suggests combining the MOOC with online delivery to expand the course to Oregon high schools. A third intervention is enrolling teachers in the MOOC to support professional development and high school delivery of the course content. The strengths noted are the collaboration across disciplines, proven existing model, ability to scale up efficiently using current structures, and alignment with PSU priorities.

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SCIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MAJORS

2. 1. How many ATP are generated for every
molecule of glucose metabolized through
aerobic respiration?
a. 2 ATP
b. 4 ATP
c. 24 ATP
d. 36 ATP
DWF Rates: ~30%

3. If a person drinks 16 oz vs 20 oz
they will save 14,600 calories per
year
Should the sale of soda and sugary
beverages at food establishments
be limited to 16 oz? (NYC policy enacted 2012)
Overconsumption of soft drinks
can lead to non-alcoholic fatty
liver disease, obesity, diabetes
and insulin resistance
DWF Rates: 11-12%

4. Intervention #1:
• Use MOOC to front-load delivery of basic
content and concepts
• More class time for deliberative civic
engagement applications & collaborative
group work; strengthen science content
connections

5. Intervention #2:
• Combine MOOC and online delivery to expand
course to Oregon high schools through PSU’s
CHALLENGE program
• Better prepare & recruit PK-12 pipeline; high-
achieving students can earn prior PSU credit

6. Intervention #3
• Enroll MS and HS teachers in MOOC and
online course to promote professional
development and support HS delivery
• Increase reach of course; better prepare K-12
STEM teachers through communities of
practice that span P-20 boundaries

7. Strengths:
• Collaboration between science & education
• Existing model has shown success
• Enables scale-up on realistic timeline and
utilizing existing structures
• Addresses PSU priorities:
– P-20 partnerships/preparation/success
– STEM, particularly underrepresented groups