Time Schedule:
Linda E. Martin-Morris
BIOL 496
Seattle Campus
Direct experience in the classroom, typically teaching a lab section of BIOL 100. Peer Teaching Assistants attend lectures and weekly preparation meetings and gain in-depth background on the subject material as well as training in teaching techniques and approaches. Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: either BIOL 102, BIOL 162, BIOL 220, or both BIOL 202 and BIOL 203. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
Biology 496 students learn and develop interpersonal skills necessary for facilitating biology learning for non-majors biology 100 students
Student learning goals
Thorough understanding of neuropsychopharmacology
Good skills with time management and personnel management
General method of instruction
For 5-credit, lab TA option - weekly TA meetings are used to diseminate information essential for teaching each lab module.
Recommended preparation
Read case studies and lab manual. Attend all training meetings.
Class assignments and grading
Students involved in review of student work.
Credit-no credit is the only option.
