Simulation Technologies for Health Sciences Curriculum

  • Authors:
  • Anatoly Kurkovsky

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495, USA/

  • Venue:
  • Simulation
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

In this paper we discuss the main elements of an approach to teach simulation discipline in a small university with an interdisciplinary specialization in pharmaceutics, biology, health sciences, and computer science which are combined into a health sciences curriculum. We analyze existing ways to teach simulation courses and identify the specificity and goals within our approach. We propose the content of a simulation course sequence for the mentioned type of university. It includes three units: general simulation methodology, case studies, and building of real simulation models. The proposed new approach reinforces the problem-solving skills of students and their opportunities to conduct applied research. We implemented the proposed approach in a simulation course sequence and we successfully conducted student research projects.