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[1] Courses in Science Education (SCI)
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.
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.
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.
4660 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.
4990 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 4660.