Introduction to laboratory techniques and scientific writing are stressed. Directed toward culture and appreciation of garden and house plants. 5.0 Quarter Hours Studies of local plants and animals in their natural environment and in their relation to humankind. Emphasis on conservation, nature interpretation, and observation and field research skills. Students study field biology through learning questioning, problem posing, and problem solving.
Field work includes studying ponds, forests, and prairies.
Also listed as EDUC 180. Both philosophical and practical aspects will be addressed in class sessions. Topics explored will include what outdoor education is, a survey of basic ecological concepts, and ecological concepts in education. By examining topics such as deforestation, agriculture, climate change, and the worldwide decline of biological diversity, students will learn to think critically about environmental issues. They will also learn to recognize and sort through the many conflicting perspectives that surround most of these issues.