ECOL564

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In Sonoran Desert Discovery, enrolled students will teach biological, ecological, and ecosystem principles (Biosphere 1) to school groups and the public (kindergarten to retiree) at Biosphere 2 and other Tucson venues. Students will build inquiry-based workshops (on campus and in small groups) to lead for the public. Students will develop public-speaking skills and their own effective teaching style while learning about Sonoran desert ecology and natural history. Graduate-level requirements include earning 200 additional points for one of two options: 1. Overhaul this course to improve it, or 2. Develop an innovative, exciting, web-based outreach workshop/module consistent with the goals of this course.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

CE - CL (Cross Listed)

Especially motivated students without biology/ecology background may also do well.

ECOL464