BIOL6100-A Adv Tpc/Ped Str In Bio/Life Sc (Summer 2014)
This section was canceled as of 06/04/2014

Course Details

Session, Dates: 7 (06/09/2014 - 08/02/2014)
Days: T
Time: 06:00 - 10:00 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room:
Seats Available: Canceled as of 06/04/2014
Credits: 3

Course Description

This course is recommended for certified teachers hoping to gain a deeper understanding of content and pedagogical techniques in Biology/Life Science. The National Science Teachers Association Standards for Science Teacher Certification and the Pennsylvania State Standards in Science & Technology are a major focus. The topics in this course may include, but not be limited to: -inclusion of inquiry-based approaches to life science instruction -bioenergetics, including major biochemical pathways -molecular genetics, heredity, and mechanisms of genetic modification -teaching of controversial topics and bioethical issues -molecular basis for evolutionary theory and classification -causes, characteristics and avoidance of viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases -ecology and sustainable natural resources -how to design, conduct, and report research in biology -applications of biology and biotechnology to society Various laboratory techniques and instructional technologies will be employed throughout the course to foster discovery and to gain insights into these concepts.

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