Courses for Teachers

Upcoming Free Workshops for Teachers:

NONE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

The following courses may be taken through our M.S. degree program OR through our graduate non-degree program:

Summer 2012 Online Courses

SAVE $1,000 PER COURSE BY TAKING THEM DURING THE SUMMER!

Take just one or all four of our online courses this summer. Reserve a space in the course(s) you wish to take by contacting Ellie Warder at warder@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621-5903.

BIOC 570 Applications of Cell & Molecular Biology for Teachers (formerly BIOC 623c Biology Update 1: Molecular & Cellular Biology topics). Principles of cell and molecular biology with a focus on applications and current research appropriate for secondary school biology teachers. This totally online course is designed for prospective and in-service science teachers who need to develop a deeper understanding of central ideas in cell and molecular biology. Core topics in the course include structure-function relationships, gene expression, membrane biology, cell structure, and regulation of cell division. Syllabus (including textbook info). Course may co-convene with BIOC 470. Instructor: Lisa Rezende, Ph.D. Summer Session I (June 4-July 5). 3 units of credit. Cost: $1,311.50

BIOC 571 Ecological Principles for Teachers (formerly BIOC 623d Biology Update 2: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology topics). Principles of ecology with a focus on applications and current research appropriate for secondary school biology teachers. This totally online course is designed for prospective and in-service science teachers who wish to develop a deeper understanding of ecology. Basic themes include how organisms interact with other organisms and their environment, factors that influence the size and stability of populations, how geography affects biodiversity, and the application of these principles to current ecological issues including global warming and invasive species. Syllabus (including textbook info). Course may co-convene with BIOC 471. Instructor: Maureen Sieberg, Ph.D. Summer Session I (June 4-July 5). 3 units of credit. Cost: $1,311.50

BIOC 572 Advanced Genetics for Teachers (formerly BIOC 650 Genetics for Teachers). Principles of genetics with a focus on applications and current research appropriate for secondary school biology teachers. This totally online course is designed for prospective and in-service science teachers who wish to develop a deeper understanding of central ideas in genetics. Core topics include the molecular basis for inheritance, basic descriptive genetics and the mathematical patterns that explain genetic patterns, gene regulation, genomics, and the use of genetic technologies to address human problems. Syllabus (including textbook info). Course may co-convene with BIOC 472. Instructor: Lisa Elfring, Ph.D. Summer Session II (July 9-August 8). 3 units of credit. Cost: $1,311.50

BIOC 633 Secondary Biology Lab Curricula. What are the characteristics that most great instructional activities share? How can you modify an exsisting activity to increase study involvement, interest, and understanding? How can you make use of current events to communicate with students about the fun and complexity of doing science? And how do national and state science standards drive your curricular choices? In this totally online course, we will explore these ideas by using and discussing exemplary curricula taken from a variety of sources. The emphasis will be for teachers to adapt classroom activities to reflect the results of research on teaching and learning in science and to promote greater student understanding in biology. Syllabus available soon. Textbook: "Hard-to-Teach Biology Concepts: A Framework to Deepen Student Understanding" by Susan Koba with Anne Tweed, NSTA Press; may be ordered through the UA Bookstore or through NSTA (10% discount for members). Instructor: TBA. Summer Session II (July 9-August 8). 3 units of credit. Cost: $1,311.50

Not sure if on-line courses are right for you? Check out this helpful guide on Distance Learning Basics. If you have questions, please contact Ellie Warder at warder@u.arizona.edu or (520) 621-5903.

Tentative Online Course Offerings in Future Semesters

All classes are 3 units of credit unless otherwise marked.

Semester

Course Title

Course Number

Fall 2012

Ornithology for Teachers (3u)

BIOC 656

Spring 2013

Microbiology for Teachers (3u)

BIOC 697A

Summer 2013

Applications of Cell & Molecular Biology for Teachers (3u)

Ecological Principles for Teachers (3u)

Secondary Biology Lab Curricula (3u)

Advanced Evolution for Teachers (2u)

BIOC 570

BIOC 571

BIOC 633A

BIOC 473/573

Fall 2013

Plant Biology for Teachers (3u)

BIOC 655

Spring 2014

Biology of Nutrition for Teachers (3u)

BIOC 651

Summer 2014