BI 419 Biology Teaching Practicum

This is a 2-credit course focusing on current research and issues in scientific teaching designed to improve communication and teaching skills of future science professionals. The course will provide students with perspectives on science education in U.S. and worldwide and research-based tools for improving their own teaching and communication skills. Practicum students will engage in a teaching experience and be supported by peers and professors in a weekly seminar to explore research-based tools for improving teaching and communication skills.
May be repeated once for credit.
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and one of the following: BI 101 , BI 102 , BI 103 , BI 134 , BI 135 , BI 211 , BI 212 , BI 213 , BI 234 , BI 235 , or BI 236
Satisfactory Grading:
Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode if you are a Biology major.
If you elect S/NC grading the course cannot be used to meet Biology requirements even if a grade of S is earned.
If you are in a major other than Biology you are eligible to choose the Satisfactory/No Credit grading option.

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