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Academic Year 2005/2006


Integration of Clinical Experience and Life Science Learning
BIOL 223 SP

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 by permission. 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.

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: TBA
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 16)

Special Attributes:
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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