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SCI
8 courses with the subject SCI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SCI 3000Intro. Sci. Ed. Prek-6 Teacher2
Credit(s) 2 This course is an introduction to the field of science education for students intending to teach in grades Pre-K-6. As a foundational course in science education methodology, this course explores topics such as the nature of science and scientific inquiry, constructivism as a learning theory and a teaching perspective, conceptual change, inquiry-based instruction, formative and summative assessment, and national and state science standards, among others. Students will be required to complete 20 hours of supervised observation in a Pre-K-6 science classroom.
Credit(s) 4 This course provides a standards-based exploration of the content and teaching methods in physical science necessary for the Pre-K-6 classroom. Building on the foundational methods discussed in SCI 3000 , this course provides students the opportunity to actively learn in an inquiry-based format, as well as to create and teach lessons that reflect the goals of the Virginia Science Standards. Laboratory exercises will be an important component of the course. Topics covered will include force and motion, work, power, and energy, simple machines, temperature and heat, static and current electricity, magnetism, sound, light, and matter, among others. (This course may partially satisfy the Liberal Arts Core laboratory science requirement for students in the Pre-K-6 licensure program only.) Prerequisites SCI 3000
Credit(s) 4 This course provides a standards-based exploration of the content and teaching methods in earth and space science necessary for the Pre-K-6 classroom. Building on the foundational methods discussed in SCI 3000 , this course provides students the opportunity to actively learn in an inquiry-based format, as well as to create and teach lessons that reflect the goals of the Virginia Science Standards. Laboratory exercises will be an important component of the course. Topics covered will include rocks and minerals, soil, Earth’s compositional layers, the theory of plate tectonics, Earth’s surface (land and water), surface processes, the atmosphere, weather and climate, and astronomy, among others. (This course may partially satisfy the Liberal Arts Core laboratory science requirement for students in the preK-6 licensure program only.) Prerequisites SCI 3000
Credit(s) 4 This course provides a standards-based exploration of the content and teaching methods in life science necessary for the preK-6 classroom. Building on the foundational methods discussed in SCI 3000 , this course provides students the opportunity to actively learn in an inquiry-based format, as well as to create and teach inquiry-based lessons in life science. Laboratory exercises will be a critical component of the course. Topics covered will include biological classification, characteristics of living organisms, plant and animal life cycles, fundamental concepts in human biology, nutrition and exercise, environmental resources, and conservation of natural resources, among others. (This course may partially satisfy the Liberal Arts Core laboratory science requirement for students in the preK-6 licensure program only.) Prerequisites SCI 3000
Credit(s) 1-3 This course permits students more in-depth exploration of a topic(s) in Science Education not covered in a regularly scheduled class. This could range from literature discussions to involvement in research experiences. May be repeated up to 2 times for 1-3 credit hours.
Subject
SCI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated up to 2 times for 1-3 credit hours.
Credit(s) 3 This course is an introduction to teaching methods in Science Education for students intending to pursue secondary licensure in Biology or Chemistry or Earth Science for grades 6-12. As a foundational course in science education methodology, this course explores topics such as the nature of science and scientific inquiry, constructivism as a learning theory and a teaching perspective, conceptual change, inquiry-based instruction, formative and summative assessments, and national and state science standards, among others. In addition, methods for teaching discipline-specific content (including hands-on laboratory activities) will be addressed. Students will be required to complete 20 hours of supervised secondary classroom observation in a biology or chemistry or earth science classroom. (SCI 4010 will not satisfy the general education requirement, nor count toward a major or minor within the Department of Natural Sciences.) Prerequisites EDU 2510 , either BIO 3980 or CHM 4980 or ENV 4980 , TEP
Credit(s) 1-3 This course permits students more in-depth exploration of a topic(s) in Science Education not covered in a regularly scheduled class. This could range from literature discussions to involvement in research experiences. May be repeated up to 2 times for 1-3 credit hours.
Subject
SCI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated up to 2 times for 1-3 credit hours.
Credit(s) 1-3 This course provides an individualized opportunity for students to explore a Science Education area/topic of their choice. Workload and course requirements will be designed on a student-by student basis.
