BIO 5800L - Research and Teaching Professional Development (1)

An understanding of sector specific skills necessary for employment in their chosen subfield of biology. Network with potential future employers and universities, establish a support system and receive mentoring. Integrate educational theory, pedagogy, and practice. Theoretical issues such as conceptual development, conceptual change, collaborative learning, and students’ conceptions of various topics in biology, as well as practical issues encountered in facilitating learning, managing the classroom, assessing learning and creating active learning environments. The ethical issues surrounding the use of animals in research and teaching. Institutional and federal regulatory oversight of animal use. Use of reference management software and practice appropriate methods of citing to avoid plagiarism. Training in lab safety relevant to conducting research, as well as supervising lab activities as a teaching associate.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Biological Sciences.
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Fall Semester
Course Category: Major Course