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AGRICULTURE 487/887 Teaching Biotechnology |
DATES: June 7 - July 9, 2010 | Call Numbers: TBA |
| URL: http://my.unl.edu | |||
Credits: Three academic credits, undergraduate or graduate. The course is also offered for noncredit professional development.
| Registration: | Click here to register for noncredit professional development online, using your credit card |
| Click here to register for noncredit professional development, using mail payment | |
| Click here for academic credit |
Description: Course combines learning about biotechnology with the practice of teaching the subject in the classroom and beyond. Students will master basic biotech concepts for use in developing educational lesson plans and integrating the plans into science curricula. While the course is geared towards science educators, the content will also greatly benefit agribusiness professionals, government officials and community leaders who want to improve their skills in presenting and explaining basic biotech concepts.
Instructor: Dr. Don Lee
Delivery: Internet/Blackboard
Requirements: Internet access and e-mail
Prerequisites: Individuals taking the course for undergraduate academic credit must be admitted to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and have completed a minimum of three hours of biological sciences courses. Graduate students must be admitted to UNL's Graduate School and have completed a minimum of 12 hours of plant science courses.
Text: None. All materials will be available via the Internet/Blackboard.
Tuition: For information on tuition and fees, please click on the Registration links above.
Who It's For: Among those who would benefit from taking this course are:
- Students preparing for careers as science teachers
- Science and ag teachers
- Extension educators and specialists
- Agronomists and crop consultants
- Agribusiness professionals engaged in marketing, sales or training
- Government officials and community leaders
