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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Agronomy and Horticulture

The Science and Application of Plants to Sustain and Enhance Human Life

 
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AGRONOMY 430/830
HORTICULTURE 430/830
Teaching Plant Science

DATES:  July 12 - August 12, 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 plant biology with the practice of teaching plant science in the classroom and beyond.  Students will master basic plant biology 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 and horticultural professionals who want to improve their skills in presenting and explaining basic plant science 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
  • Garden center, nursery and turf/lawn care management professionals
  • Agribusiness and horticultural professionals engaged in marketing, sales or training