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Canine Vision

 

Ratings

Overall Rating:

3 stars
Content Quality: 3 stars
Effectiveness: 2 stars
Ease of Use: 5 stars
Reviewed: Jan 16, 2003 by Biology Editorial Board
Overview: This is a basic lecture outline interpretation in which the basics of vision are reviewed and the differences in canine vision compared to human. This narrative is in reponse to an article written on the subject which is also available at
this site.
Learning Goals: Summarizes the differences between human and canine vision.
Target Student Population: Undergraduate
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: Basic understanding of human vision. To read the original article would help the user.
Type of Material: Lecture
Recommended Uses: This material could be used to initiate discussion on comparisons between human
and canine vision
Technical Requirements: none

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating: 3 stars
Strengths:

  • Summarizes information from a journal article in clear and concise way, bringing in the authors views and research.
  • Adds to existing knowledge.
Concerns:

  • Has no diagrams or visual aids to help the reader.
  • Reader has to read original article to understand where information fits.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating: 2 stars
Strengths:

  • Adds to knowledge base. Could be used to start discussion.
Concerns:

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating: 5 stars
Strengths:

  • This is a document that is easily brought up and can be printed.
Concerns: None
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