BIOL223 - Integration of Life Science Learning and Clinical Experience

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Integration of Life Science Learning and Clinical Experience
BIOL 223 SP

Clusters:

Service-Learning

A classroom discussion of biological, chemical and psychological aspects of mental illness as well as weekly volunteering at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). The class will be subdivided into four working groups of four students each. A mix of biology and other science majors is desired for each working group.

MAJOR READINGS

Current scientific and medical literature TBA.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short weekly assignments for classroom discussion. Evaluation of clinical experience by CVH supervisor and instructor. One group paper on all aspects of a mental illness with subsections written by identified individuals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Open to Biology and other science majors (POI). The student must complete training course (4 hours) for CVH volunteers and commit one or more blocks of time (3 hours) that will be available for volunteering. These requirements must be met during the preceding semester for POI.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: (CHEM141 AND CHEM142 AND [MB&B181 or BIOL181] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) OR (CHEM143 AND CHEM144 AND [MB&B205 or BIOL205] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206])

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Donady,J. James

Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: HALL84;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 16)

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005