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[1] Courses in Science Education (SCI)
3320 ADVANCED SCIENCE CONCEPTS: EARTH/PHYSICAL SCIENCE A required course for middle level education majors with science concentration. This course will facilitate active discovery learning that leads to the construction of new knowledge and the formation of scientific concepts for accurately understanding and explaining earth science and physical science. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, CHEM 1450, PHYS 1400, and SCI 3410 or GEOG 1400.
3410 EARTH SCIENCE A required course for the middle level and secondary science education programs, but may be taken as an elective by other students. This course involves study of descriptive geology, historical geology, and earth systems and processes. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and PHYS 1400.
3425 ADVANCED SCIENCE CONCEPTS: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES A required course for the middle level education majors with science concentration. This course will facilitate active discovery learning that leads to the construction of new knowledge and the formation of scientific concepts for accurately understanding and explaining biological sciences. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, CHEM 1450, PHYS 1400, and SCI 3410 or GEOG 1400.
3430 ESSENTIAL SCIENCE CONCEPTS A required course for the middle level language arts/social studies degree. This course will facilitate active discovery learning that leads to the construction of new knowledge and the formation of scientific concepts for accurately understanding and explaining our natural world. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and PHYS 1400.
4300 SECONDARY SCIENCE METHODS AND MATERIALS A required course for the secondary science education program. This course reviews instructional methods, curricula, materials for secondary science classrooms, laboratories, and field trips, and teacher-devised evaluation instruments. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
4314 APPLICATIONS OF MIDDLE-LEVEL SCIENCE Required for middle level education majors with a science concentration. The course is a study of methods used in teaching integrated mathematics and science in middle schools. The course includes basic models, strategies, and skills for teaching. In addition, the course emphasizes methods that actively engage students in learning. Course goals will be accomplished through the use of demonstrations, discussion, and field experiences. Prerequisites: MATH 3352 and SCI 3320 or 3425.
4360 INTERNSHIP I A required course for secondary level preservice teachers. This practicum-style course combines the study of discipline-specific teaching methods and materials with the study of secondary school curriculum. A field experience in a secondary school classroom is a component of the course. Prerequisites: Senior status, admission to Teacher Education.
4410 CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE A required course for the Elementary Education and Special Education programs. This course focuses on the development of science content knowledge that is emphasized in elementary and special education curricula. The course will address and facilitate active discovery learning leading to the construction of new knowledge and the formation of scientific concepts for accurately understanding and explaining the natural world. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400 and PHYS 1400.
4T90 INTERNSHIP II A required course for secondary level preservice teachers. The primary goal is to provide teaching experience under supervision in a school setting. The secondary goal is to gain experience presenting science in the classroom. Full-day involvement at the school and in seminars is required. Prerequisites: Completion of all other courses in the BSE program. SCI 4300, SCI 4360.