SCIE - Science Education Course Descriptions
This course focuses on science and science learning and engagement in out-of-school settings such as museums, botanical gardens, zoos, parks, and after-school community organizations. Students will gain experience in evaluating scientific research and findings in the context of exhibits, after-school activities, social media, and science writing.
3 hr./wk.
This course is an opportunity to visit and observe non-formal science learning institutions such as museums, zoos, botanical gardens, and community-based organizations.
3 hr./wk.
This course explores the nature of science in varied scientific disciplines. It begins with an overview of the philosophy of science and then uses case studies from the different domains of science to investigate the role of disciplinary context in science. Each class will include a component bringing the nature of science and scientific thinking to the learning of science.
SCIE 33000
3 hr./wk.
This course is a chance to participate in a science learning and engagement opportunity in a non-formal setting. Sponsor organizations will have an onsite supervisor that gives assignments, evaluates work, and ensures that internship is a valuable educational experience. Permission from instructor required.
1 hr./wk.
This course is a chance to participate in a science learning and engagement opportunity in a non-formal setting. Sponsor organizations will have an onsite supervisor that gives assignments, evaluates work, and ensures that internship is a valuable educational experience. Permission from instructor required.
2 hr./wk.
This course is a chance to participate in a science learning and engagement opportunity in a non-formal setting. Sponsor organizations will have an onsite supervisor that gives assignments, evaluates work, and ensures that internship is a valuable educational experience. Permission from instructor required.
3 hr./wk.