Science Education, High School (9-12), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Science Education (9-12, 6-9)

1. an understanding of unifying concepts of science and how this knowledge will enable students to deal with personal and social problems intelligently;

   Not resolved to a course
2. an understanding of the nature of science and the historical development of scientific thought;

   Not resolved to a course
3. an understanding of the interrelationships between science, mathematics, technology, and society;

   Not resolved to a course
4. an understanding of how science contributes to the personal development of diverse individuals;

   Not resolved to a course
5. an understanding of developmentally appropriate instructional methods and curriculum of science, to include inquiry-based instruction, assessment techniques, and the integration of technology;

   Not resolved to a course
6. the communication skills necessary for effective teaching, as well as, the skills necessary for effective classroom management;

   Not resolved to a course
7. an understanding of the role of research in science education;

   Not resolved to a course
8. an awareness of the importance of incorporating best practices into science classrooms through lifelong professional development;

   Not resolved to a course
9. an awareness of the safety precautions specific to classroom, stockroom, laboratories, and other areas used for science instruction.

   Not resolved to a course
10. the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, and community members to improve science instruction for all students.

    Not resolved to a course

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

1. ENG 1050

   Composition I (3 credits)

   As published: “Composition I”
   3
2. ENG 1060

   Composition II (3 credits)

   As published: “Composition II”
   3
3. Fine Art

   Not resolved to a course
   3
4. Literature

   Not resolved to a course
   3
5. History

   Not resolved to a course
   3
6. Philosophy and Religion

   Not resolved to a course
   3
7. Social Sciences

   Not resolved to a course
   9
8. Natural Science

   Not resolved to a course
   6
9. Mathematics

   Not resolved to a course
   3
10. Physical Education

    Not resolved to a course
    2
11. General Education Electives

    Not resolved to a course
    6

High School Science (9-12) Concentration: 45 - 46 Sem. Hrs.

Math

1. MAT 1070

   College Algebra (3 credits)

   As published: “College Algebra”

   or: MAT 1090. Precalculus
   3
2. MAT 2150

   Calculus with Applications (4 credits)

   As published: “Calculus with Applications”

   or: MAT 2210. Calculus I
   4

Biology

1. BIO 1000

   Principles of Biology (3 credits)

   As published: “Principles of Biology”
   3
2. BIOL 1000

   Laboratory Investigations and Experiences in General Biology (1 credit)

   As published: “Laboratory Investigations and Experiences in General Biology”
   1
3. BIO 1010

   General Botany (4 credits)

   As published: “General Botany”

   or: BIO 1020. General Zoology
   4

Chemistry

1. CHM 1300

   General Chemistry I (3 credits)

   As published: “General Chemistry I”
   3
2. CHM 1100

   General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)

   As published: “General Chemistry Laboratory I”
   1
3. CHM 1310

   General Chemistry II (3 credits)

   As published: “General Chemistry II”
   3
4. CHM 1110

   General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)

   As published: “General Chemistry Laboratory II”
   1

Environmental Science

1. ENV 1100

   Environmental Science (3 credits)

   As published: “Environmental Science”
   3

Geology

1. GLY 1150

   Earth Science (3 credits)

   As published: “Earth Science”
   3
2. GLYL 1150

   Earth Science Laboratory (1 credit)

   As published: “Earth Science Laboratory”
   1
3. GLY 1250

   Earth History (3 credits)

   As published: “Earth History”
   3
4. GLYL 1250

   Earth History Laboratory (1 credit)

   As published: “Earth History Laboratory”
   1

Physics

1. PHY 1500

   College Physics I (3 credits)

   As published: “College Physics I”
   3
2. PHY 1560

   College Physics Lab I (1 credit)

   As published: “College Physics Lab I”
   1
3. PHY 1510

   College Physics II (3 credits)

   As published: “College Physics II”
   3
4. PHY 1570

   College Physics Lab II (1 credit)

   As published: “College Physics Lab II”
   1

Science Electives

1. BIO 1030

   Basic Human Biology (3 credits)

   As published: “Basic Human Biology”
   3
2. BIO 1060

   Exploring Life’s Diversity (3 credits)

   As published: “Exploring Life’s Diversity”
   3
3. BIO 2180

   Principles of Genetics (4 credits)

   As published: “Principles of Genetics”
   4
4. BIO 3040

   Principles of Ecology (4 credits)

   As published: “Principles of Ecology”
   4
5. BIO 3710

   Cell Biology (4 credits)

   As published: “Cell Biology”
   4
6. BIO 4220

   Evolution (3 credits)

   As published: “Evolution”
   3
7. BIO 4310

   Biometrics (4 credits)

   As published: “Biometrics”
   4
8. BIO 4320

   Conservation Biology (4 credits)

   As published: “Conservation Biology”
   4
9. BIO 4990

   Research in Biology (1-3 credits per semester)
   1-3
10. BIOS XXXX. Special Topics in Biology (1-4 credits) (maximum 3 credits)

    Not resolved to a course
11. CHM 2260

    Elementary Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)

    As published: “Elementary Inorganic Chemistry”
    4
12. CHM 2270

    Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)

    As published: “Analytical Chemistry”
    4
13. CHM 3110

    Biochemistry (3 credits)

    As published: “Biochemistry”
    3
14. GLY 2260

    Oceanography (3 credits)

    As published: “Oceanography”
    3
15. GLY 2460

    Weather and Climate (3 credits)

    As published: “Weather and Climate”
    3
16. GLY 2620

    Environmental Geology (3 credits)

    As published: “Environmental Geology”
    3
17. GLY 3100

    Minerals and Rocks (3 credits)

    As published: “Minerals and Rocks”
    3
18. and

    Not resolved to a course
19. GLY 3110

    Minerals and Rocks Laboratory (1 credit)

    As published: “Minerals and Rocks Laboratory”
    1
20. GLY 3250

    Paleontology (3 credits)

    As published: “Paleontology”
    3
21. PHS 1560

    Astronomy (3 credits)

    As published: “Astronomy”
    3
22. PHY 2000

    University Physics I (3 credits)

    As published: “University Physics I”
    3
23. PHY 2010

    University Physics II (3 credits)

    As published: “University Physics II”
    3
24. PHY 2060

    University Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)

    As published: “University Physics Laboratory I”
    1
25. PHY 2070

    University Physics Laboratory II (1 credit)

    As published: “University Physics Laboratory II”
    1
26. PHY 2180

    Optics (3 credits)

    As published: “Optics”
    3
27. PHY 2560

    Modern Physics (4 credits)

    As published: “Modern Physics”
    4
28. PHY 3260

    Heat and Temperature (3 credits)

    As published: “Heat and Temperature”
    3

Professional Education Requirements: 21 Sem. Hrs.

1. EDN 2100

   Introduction to Education (3 credits)

   As published: “Introduction to Education”
   3
2. EDN 3130

   Disciplinary Literacy (3 credits)

   As published: “Disciplinary Literacy”
   3
3. EDN 4180

   Professional Seminar in Education (3 credits)

   As published: “Professional Seminar in Education”
   3
4. EDN 4490

   Internship (Full Semester) (9 credits)

   As published: “Internship (Full Semester)”
   9
5. SED 3310

   Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

   As published: “Introduction to the Exceptional Child”
   3

Content Pedagogy: 6 Sem. Hrs.

1. SCE 3000

   Early Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers (1 credit)

   As published: “Early Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers”
   1
2. SCE 3010

   Early Laboratory Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers (2 credits)

   As published: “Early Laboratory Experiences for Prospective Science Teachers”
   2
3. SCE 4000

   Teaching Science in the Secondary School (3 credits)

   As published: “Teaching Science in the Secondary School”
   3

University Electives: 15 Sem Hrs.