Undergraduate Studies
BIOL 20500 Biology for Elementary School Teachers
Session Offered:
Fall, Credit 3.0Prerequisites:
None
Description:
Unifying concepts of biology taught with materials appropriate for future elementary school teachers. Does not satisfy requirements for school teachers. Does not satisfy requirements for College of Science majors. A major objective of this course is to help students develop the ability to identify, pursue and resolve a scientific problem. This includes making careful observations, accurately recording, organizing, and analyzing data and formulating reasonable databased conclusions. The activities in the course will focus on the topics of ecosystems, biological energy (i.e. photosynthesis and cellular respiration), and cell structure and function.
Instructor(s):
David EichingerE-mail:
deich@purdue.eduTextbook(s):
Text: Asking About Life
Year/Edition: 2005, 3rd
ISBN Number: 0-534-40653-X
Author(s): Tobin, A. J. and Dusheck, J.
Publisher: Thomson Brooks/Cole
Lab Packet: Biology for Elementary School Teachers
Publisher: LAD Custom Publishing
Note: The packet is only available for purchase at University Bookstore
Course Format:
BIOL 20500 is a linked course. You must choose from:
|
CRN |
Instructional Type |
Day |
Time |
Room(s) |
|
12251 |
50-min Lecture |
F |
Sec 01-12:30-1:20 |
CL50 224 |
|
12252-12261 |
2-hr. Laboratory |
MW or TTH |
Sec 02-11 |
WTHR 217 |
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