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Learn tropical biodiversity through integration of artificial intelligence, data science, leadership roles, google tools and HHMI-Biointeractive tools. Implications for Tropical Medicine.

Author(s): Dr Pankaj Mehrotra

University of the People, California, United States of America

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Scientific skills, context & literacy, leadership roles, data science, data tools, simulations and artificial intelligence are important skills to be included in the course curriculum. Integrating either individually or in group, these skills can…

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Scientific skills, context & literacy, leadership roles, data science, data tools, simulations and artificial intelligence are important skills to be included in the course curriculum. Integrating either individually or in group, these skills can enhance the knowledge, critical thinking and creativity. In this guide, I provide an overview of how above listed skills can be integrated into class activities to help students understand tropical ecology. Through the activities, students develop an understanding that tropical science is an interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field to study tropical biodiversity and its implications in medicine. Using simulations, students use the HHMI Biointeractive to learn about tropical rainforests. By studying the biodiversity richness, students can apply these concepts to create conservation programs as well. This lesson highlights the biotic and abiotic nature of tropical sites and provides introduction of key concepts in tropical ecology.

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Version 1.0 - published on 01 Dec 2024 doi:10.25334/0W67-T556 - cite this

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In this lesson students will learn concepts of tropical biology, tropical ecology, tropical ecosystem, biodiversity and implication of tropical sciences in tropical medicine. Additionally, students will attain advanced knowledge and skills to understand, apply, and explore how biotic and abiotic factors influence biodiversity and whilst development of conservation program. Students will learn through lecture slides, videos, and simulations. Students will engage in learning activities to advance knowledge and attain transferable skills. Students will also participate in individual and group work taking up leadership roles, exploring simulations, and applying artificial intelligence tools to learn about tropical biodiversity. 

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