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Field Studies for Educators
Course: GLG229AA

First Term: 2002 Spring
 Laboratory   1 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: F


Description: Field trips to selected geological areas in Arizona in order to collect and/or observe geological phenomena. Designed for pre-college teachers



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Collect geological materials and/or observe geological phenomena useful for pre-college teaching. (I)
2. Record geological information pertaining to rock, mineral, and fossil specimens. (II)
3. Describe the significance and/or history of geological localities. (I, II, III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Field trips to local geological areas
   A. Collecting localities
   B. Student educational localities
II. Recording field logs
   A. Recording procedures
   B. Rock, mineral, and fossil specimens
III. Group discussion and analysis
   A. Pre-tour
   B. During tour
   C. Post-tour
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/22/2001

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