Provides an introduction to recent research into student learning on the conceptual foundations of modern biology, together with pedological methods associated with effective instruction and its valuation. Students will be involved in active research into conceptual and practical issues involved in biology education, methods to discover student preconceptions, and the design, testing and evaluation of various instructional interventions. Prereqs., MCDB 1111 or 1150, 2150 and MCDB 3120 or 3145. Same as MCDB 5811 and EDUC 4811.