The Laboratory of Sensory Biology coordinates teaching and research activities between the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Illinois University in Macomb and Moline with The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. College level, WIU courses are taught either on site at the aquarium or via new distance learning technology. Courses are fully accredited by WIU and transferrable to other universities or colleges. Credits taken at the aquarium can be applied towards a MS degree in Biology at WIU, which includes thesis research, or a Graduate Certificate in Zoo and Aquaria Studies , which is 18 semester hours of graduate credit.
Some courses are available for undergraduate students.
Core Class Biomolecules, Biol. Biology of Aging, Zool. Mississippi River Ecology, Lecture, Biol. 412 Herpetology, Zool. 413 Streams Ecology, Zool.