SCE591B Biology Field Study

Shedd Aquarium staff will instruct and lead course participants in exploration of a selected marine environment, conducting a scientific research project, participating in and practicing inquiry-based learning, and discussion of relevant conservation issues. Pre-trip coursework will lay the foundation for adequate content knowledge and scientific investigation skills utilizing Shedd's collection and other resources. Participants will observe the marine environment, investigate biological concepts/phenomena, in order to formulate instructional strategies for incorporating their research and experiences back into their K-8 classroom. Prerequisites: None. Each distinct title may only be taken one time. Course may be repeated with different locations. May not be taken for credit in addition to LAN420. 6 semester hours