BIOL 5141. Field Biology Laboratory. To accompany BIOL 5143.
BIOL 5143. Field Biology. Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology. Emphasis will be directed toward field collection and identification of high floral and faunal groups of Arkansas with particular emphasis on local species. Laboratory analysis and preparation of collections will follow fieldwork. As needed.
BIOL 5151. General Taxonomy Laboratory. To accompany BIOL 5153.
BIOL 5153. General Taxonomy. Prerequisites: Six hours of biology and approval of the instructor. This is an introduction to the procedures, principles, and rules of current taxonomic practice utilizing Arkansas plants and animals. It will provide the necessary background to allow teachers to identify most major groups of organisms inhabiting Arkansas. As needed.
BIOL 6111. Biological Science for Teachers Laboratory. To accompany BIOL 6113.
BIOL 6113. Biological Science for Teachers. Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of biology. The study of fundamental concepts and practical classroom and laboratory practices in biological sciences. Lecture and lab. As needed.
BIOL 6173. Biology Workshop. Prerequisites: Teaching experience and consent of workshop instructor. A course designed for in-service teachers to improve instruction from preschool through grade twelve. Content will change as indicated by developments, problems, and individual needs in the areas of biology, chemistry, science education, geology, or physics. The prefix on 6171-3 will reflect the area of study chosen (BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or SCED). As needed.
BIOL 6311. The Biology Teaching Laboratory. To accompany BIOL 6313.
BIOL 6313. Biology for Teachers. Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology or the consent of the instructor. This course is a practical approach to techniques and selection of equipment for a biology teaching laboratory. This material is designed to guide the student through a series of investigations in specific biological topics. A balanced consideration of microorganisms, plants, and animals is employed. As needed.