Earth Science and Biology Endorsement: Courses

Biology Endorsement Course

Biotechnology Applications for Teachers (BIO 5325)
The scientific basis of current biotech applications for the classroom will be emphasized. Techniques that will be taught and demonstrated include: basic genetics and cell biology, chromosome preparation, DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, simulated cytoplasmic cloning, restriction analysis, blotting techniques and bacteriology. All lab exercises will be carried out using commercially available preparations and minimal specialized equipment enabling a smooth transfer of techniques to individual high school classrooms. Participants will develop a file of activities, biotech applications for teaching, catalog information for ordering, resource people and lesson plans for use in their classroom.
Instructors: Richard Ridgway/Denise Simoneaux
Date/Location: June 21July 1. 9a.m.4p.m., MondaySaturday.
Miller Science Learning Center 122 and Lab 231.
Register for: CRN #60292, BIO 5325 Biotechnology Applications for Teachers. 4 credits, $400. Materials fee, $50. Registration deadline: June 7, 1999.

Earth Science Endorsement Courses

Coast and Cascade Range Geology (NMS 5411)

Participants will be visiting key geologic sites pertaining to the geology of the Coastal Ranges of Oregon and Northern California. Coastal areas will include the mouth of the Columbia River, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation area and Sea Lion Caves. Representative volcanic landscapes include Mt. Shasta, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake and Bend volcanic fields. Mono Lake, Pyramid Lake, Shasta Caverns and Yosemite will provide opportunity to study the geomorphology produced by water and ice. You will be collecting samples and taking photographs useful in teaching geology.
Instructor: Jack Jansons
Date/Location: August 214, 1999. 9a.m.4p.m., MondaySaturday. Location: see itinerary.
Register for: CRN #60316, NMS 5511 Coast and Cascade Range Geology. 6 credits, $600. Materials fee, $100. Additionally, participants must pay for camping, park fees, transportation and meal expenses, which are estimated at $500$700 per person. Class is limited to 20 students.
All registrations for this course must be received by July 9 to secure your place in the class.
A nonrefundable deposit of $200 is required at registration so the instructors can make travel arrangements. More details will be provided by mail after registration is completed and deposit is paid. Participants may bring family on the trip, but must provide their own travel, camping and meals. Registration deadline: July 9, 1999.

Ocean Environments (NMS 5534)
Study the complex interaction of the physical, chemical, geological and biological cycles in the ocean. We will study these cycles using a variety of resources that you can apply to your own classroom, such as: ³Voyage of the MIMI,² a multimedia ocean program that models people from diverse backgrounds cooperatively studying the ocean environment; ³For SEA,² a curriculum specially designed for studying the Washington marine environment through many hands-on activities; ³Aquatic Project Wild² and ³Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies.² In addition, we will be examining the marine environment at beaches in the Puget Sound area.
Instructor: Ray Myers/Rochelle Rothaus
Date/Location: June 21July 1. 9a.m.4p.m., MondaySaturday.
Miller Science Learning Center Lab.
Register for: CRN #60321, NMS 5534 Ocean Environments. 4 credits, $400. Materials fee, $25.
Registration deadline: June 7, 1999.

Course Itinerary
Monday, August 2: Willapa Bay, Cape Disappointment, Sea Lion Caves Tuesday, August 3: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Mt. Shasta Wednesday, August 4: Shasta Lake Caverns Thursday, August 5: Lassen Volcanic National Pk Friday, August 6: Yosemite National Park: valley Saturday, August 7: Yosemite National Park: highlands Sunday, August 8: Yosemite hike: optional		Monday, August 9: Mono Lake Tuesday, August 10: Pyramid Lake Wednesday, August 11: Crater Lake Thursday, August 12: Crater Lake Friday, August 13: Bend volcanic area Saturday, August 14: Beacon Rock

Clouds, Currents and Calamities (NMS 5506)
Explore the physical properties of the atmosphere and the basic elements that produce weather. Through the construction and use of weather instruments, making daily observations and measurements, and maintaining logs of observations, you'll become familiar with the tools and work of meteorologists. Learn about states of matter, air movement, heat, energy, air pressure, air masses, frontal systems and climate through mapping and graphing weather data. Theories and models of the greenhouse effect, global warming, El Niño and air pollution will be incorporated. Classroom activities and field trips to weather stations will be included.
Instructors: Ray Myers/Jack Jansons
Date/Location: July 1930. 9a.m.4p.m., MondayFriday. Miller Science Learning Center Lab.
Register for: CRN #60320, NMS 5506 Clouds, Currents and Calamities.
4 credits, $400. Materials fee, $25. Registration deadline: June 28, 1999.

Exploring the Universe Through Time and Space (NMS 5430)
Explore the origins, motions and characteristics of the universe through a variety of daytime and nighttime observations. Learn to use instruments involved in making observations and measurements, interpreting data and keeping logs. Learn how to make use of planetarium programs, develop slide sets from astrophotography and create lessons for daytime classroom use. Study light properties, matter, optics, solar system, stellar evolution and space exploration. Highlights include field trips to planetaria, observatories and an overnight session east of the Cascades. Appropriate physics, chemistry, earth and biology issues and concepts will be interwoven into the study of the universe.
Instructors: Ray Myers/Gary Evans
Date/Location: August 213. 9a.m.4p.m., MondaySaturday. Miller Science Learning Center Lab.
Register for: CRN #60319, NMS 5430 Exploring the Universe Through Time and Space.
4 credits, $400. Materials fee, $25. Registration deadline: July 9, 1999.