IB 496

Spring 2015 All Classes

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Special Courses

Credit: 1 TO 5 hours.

Experimental and temporary courses.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 5 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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IB 496 class schedule data for spring 2015
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
60877	Conference	BP	10:00AM -11:50AM	T	314 International Studies Building	Pittendrigh, B Bello Bravo, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Intl Development in Practice Section Info: This class will explore the crossroads of biology (agriculture, human health and ecological issues), international development, international business, information and communication technologies, and research for development. Students will gain an understanding of: (1) the fundamental factors that influence decisions taken in international development; (2) the constraints and cross-multinational differences in the developing world that affect the socially disadvantaged individuals; (3) the positive potential that technology, crowd sourcing, and the World Wide Web have to revolutionize access to information for these one billion low literate learners in the world, and (4) the different models and networking channels that provide solutions for educational gaps including how to solve the barriers of many languages and cultural groups. Much of this will be discussed within the context of biological systems.
61937	Laboratory	CRF	4:00PM -4:50PM	T	140 Burrill Hall	Taylor, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Section Fee: IB496 CRS FEE $1867.00 Flat Fee. Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Coral Reef Field Ecology Section Info: A field course to coral reefs in Belize. An introduction to the taxonomic groups, identification, and natural history of the vertebrates and invertebrates that inhabit and form coral reefs. Ecosystem processes and conservation of coral reefs will also be discussed. The field trip to Belize will be Sunday May 17-Sunday May 24, 2015. Cost of the field trip is estimated to be $1950 and will be borne by the student. Prerequisite: IB 150 and consent of instructor. Student must be able to swim. To register for this you will need consent of the instructor. Email Christopher Taylor at ctaylor@inhs.uiuc.edu.
59327	Conference	SC	3:00PM -4:50PM	R	ARR Morrill Hall	Cameron, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/15-05/06/15 Credit: 2 hours Section Info: Topic: Raising the BARS: Becoming a Research Scientist. Comprehensive introduction to the tools and skills required to transition from undergraduate to graduate school or a professional job in science. Emphasis is on acquiring skills required for independent scientific research, including how to propose and conduct a research project and how to communicate results by writing publication-quality manuscripts and presenting talks and posters at meetings. This course is for juniors who expect to continue in graduate or professional school. MEETS IN 277 MORRILL H ALL