Biology 1331 - Plants and Civilization - Saint Joseph’s University

2007-12-18T18:52:45-04:00

Biology 1331 - Plants and Civilization

Faculty: Dr. Karen Snetselaar; ksnetsel at sju dot edu

Brief course description
We will start by studying some basic concepts of botany that we’ll need to understand interactions between plants and people. We will then concentrate on plants and plant products used for food, fiber, medicine, and recreation, in the context of their consequences for human history. The goal for the service component of the course will be to extend our awareness of the importance of plants outside the classroom.

Biology 172 - Service-Learning In Biology - Widener

2007-12-11T20:20:25-04:00

Biology 172: Service Learning in Biology – Teaching Concepts of Freshman Biology to Middle School Students (Grades 6 to 8) in Our Community

Professor: Bruce Grant, Biology, Widener University
email: grant at pop1 dot science dot widener dot edu

Catalog Description.

Students will travel to Smedley Middle School and offer life science enrichment education sessions for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders as part of an ongoing after school enrichment education program by the Chester Education Foundation. The goals and content of these enrichment sessions will be (1) closely aligned with ongoing Middle School curricula in these classrooms in collaboration with Smedley MS Administration, and (2) will be based on the content areas of the Freshman major’s curricula in Biology at Widener (ecology, evolution, plant and animal structure and function [Bio161 and Bio162]). These science enrichment sessions will constitute experiential service learning for our students. Prerequisite: Bio161, and Pre- or Co-requisite: Bio162, or permission of the instructor. 3 hours classroom/ lab time per week. This course counts as 3 free elective credits.

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Biology 1331 - Plants and Civilization - Saint Joseph’s University

Biology 172 - Service-Learning In Biology - Widener