Focuses on the content of biology and how it is learned. Develops the National Science Education Standards for Life Science and principles of science pedagogy through a variety of classroom methods. Encourages learning through inquiry and cooperative strategies. Includes an independent research project. Lecture and laboratory are integrated into three two-hour sessions. Fulfills general education requirement in natural science. Prerequisite: Major in liberal studies/elementary education or permission of instructor. [ 3 credits for Weekend College; must be 4 credits for Women's College ]