A Sense of PlaceGEOS 195dAn introduction to the natural environment of Tucson through field trips to the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and Santa Cruz River drainage; emphasis on geologic and biologic factors which have influenced Tucson's development and interaction between society and the environment. Robert Butler and Tony Burgess will head this colloquium course which is popular with in-service teachers. Through day-long field trips (one per month), students will be introduced to the natural environment of Pima County, including the ways in which past and present societies have interacted with the local environment. Four field trips are planned, each emphasizing a particular region with its unique geological and biological aspects. This course is taken by 10 TUSD science teachers each year. Contact: Paul Sheppard, Geosciences Dept., (520) 621-6474 The
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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics General Biology Program for Secondary Teachers warder@email.arizona.edu http://biology.arizona.edu/sciconn
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