BIOL 1050 - Life Science for Educators

3 cr. 4 hr. Offered every semester

This course covers a broad array of life science topics including cellular, organismal, and human biology. It is designed to provide a foundation in the life sciences for education majors (K-8). This course will include a laboratory component designed to develop the students’ understanding of the scientific method and provide some biology methodologies that will aid students in the development of lesson plans and classroom activities. An integrative approach will be taken for some aspects of this course to establish connections to other sciences (earth science, chemistry, engineering). SMT, LAB

Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to students in the Education Program or by permission of instructor.