PLSCI 7980

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

PLSCI 7980
Graduate Teaching Experience in Plant Sciences

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Designed to give graduate students teaching experience through involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of SIPS faculty members. May include leading discussion sections; preparing, assisting in, or teaching lectures and laboratories; and tutoring.


Enrollment Information Intended for: School of Integrated Plant Sciences (SIPS) graduate students who are a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a PLSCI course.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026FA, 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain course content effectively to others.
  • Appreciate the diversity of student learning styles and associated needs.
  • Develop their own teaching philosophy.
  • Critically self-reflect in order to enhance their skills and/or performance.
  • Engage students in the learning process.
  • Develop effective classroom materials (i.e., PowerPoint presentations, lab experiences, review sheets).
  • Demonstrate respect for all students and their inclusive communities.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9308 PLSCI 7980   IND 601

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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