BIOL 223 - Intro to Science Teaching

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105, BIOL 160/BIOL 160A, BIOL 161/BIOL 161A, CHEM 160/CHEM 160A and CHEM 161/CHEM 161A.
This course is an introduction to teaching science in informal (e.g., zoos, aquaria, museums) and formal (e.g., schools) education settings as well as science communication, through hands-on experiences and critical reading and writing. Students will explore and develop research-based ways to educate children, adolescents, adults, and the general public about critical issues and content in biology, in order to educate for a more scientifically literate citizenship.