Moving the human biology program from face-to-face to online delivery mode in the time of COVID-19.

Biochem Mol Biol Educ

Department of Life and Health Sciences, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Published: September 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • After the COVID-19 lockdown, the University of Nicosia transitioned its BSc in Human Biology Program from in-person classes to online learning.
  • The text outlines the specific challenges that were encountered during this shift to online delivery.
  • Strategies and solutions implemented by the program to overcome these challenges and ensure a successful semester are discussed.

Article Abstract

Following the COVID-19 lockdown, the BSc in Human Biology Program of the University of Nicosia switched from face-to-face to online delivery mode. Herein we describe how we identified and managed the challenges that arose to successfully complete the Semester.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7404504PMC
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