BIO-108 Introductory Field Biology

A course designed for non-science majors and those interested in teaching science at the elementary school level. Emphasis will be on learning to visually recognize and identify the common flowers, trees, insects, and invertebrates of the Midwest. Taxonomy will include limited scientific nomenclature. The course will include numerous field trips, the use of taxonomic keys, and the collection and preservation of specimens to be used as references in the classroom. This course fulfills the general education lab science requirement. Considered an elective in the Biology Minor for Education Majors.

Credits

4