Undergraduate: Biology 297 (4 credits)

Pre-trip - Complete all reading and Web site assignments.
Trip - Maintain a daily journal, attend all programs/presentations, research assigned species.
Post-trip - Submit selected journal entries, complete species assignment and final post trip questions.

* Prerequisite: Biology 110
** Students majoring in Science Education must also participate in a post-trip focus group, lead by Dr. McLaughlin and other PSU educators, to design and document new experiential learning activities to support PA educators in meeting new Environmental and Ecology Academic Standards set forth by the PDE.

Undergraduate Upper Division / Graduate: Biology 497/ (4 credits)*

Pre-trip - Complete all reading and Web site assignments.
Trip - Maintain a daily journal, lead a group discussion on an assigned course related topic (approved by instructor), and complete an independent research project in and out of the field.
Post-trip - Submit selected journal entries, complete species assignment and final post trip questions.

* Prerequisite: 8 credits of biology and 5th semester standing.
** Students majoring in Science Education must also participate in a post-trip focus group, lead by Dr. McLaughlin and other PSU educators, to design and document new experiential learning activities to support PA educators in meeting new Environmental and Ecology Academic Standards set forth by the PDE.

Pennsylvania High School Teachers: Professional Development

Pre-trip - Complete all reading and Web site assignments.
Trip - Maintain a daily journal, attend all programs/presentations, research assigned species, and lead a group discussion on an assigned course related topic (approved by instructor).
Post-trip – Submit selected journal entries, complete species assignment and final post trip questions.

** PA High School teachers must also participate in a post-trip focus group, lead by Dr. McLaughlin and other PSU educators, to design and document new experiential learning activities to support PA educators in meeting new Environmental and Ecology Academic Standards set forth by the PDE.