Undergraduate: Biology 297 (4 credits)

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

* Prerequisite: Biology 110
** Students majoring in Science Education must also participate in a post-trip workshop, lead by Dr. McLaughlin and other PSU educators, to gain expertise in utilizing and/or designing web-based experiential learning activities (CHANCE modules) 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, research and then lead a group discussion on a course related topic (approved by instructor), research two assigned species, and partake in required "field-based" research activities.
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 workshop, lead by Dr. McLaughlin and other PSU educators, to gain expertise in utilizing and/or designing web-based experiential learning activities (CHANCE modules) 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 two assigned species, and research and lead a group discussion on an assigned course related topic (approved by instructor).
Post-trip – Submit selected journal entries and complete species assignments and final post trip questions.

** PA High School teachers must also participate in a post-trip workshop, lead by Dr. McLaughlin and other PSU educators, to gain expertise in utilizing and/or designing web-based experiential learning activities (CHANCE modules) to support PA educators in meeting new Environmental and Ecology Academic Standards set forth by the PDE.