Science Education Major, B.S.

58-67 hours

Required:

BIOL 125 - Biology I

126 - Biology II

370 - Ecology

CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I

104 - General Chemistry II

GEOL 105 - Physical and Historical Geology

130 - Astronomy

PHYS 121 - College Physics I or 201 - General Physics I

122 - College Physics II or 202 - General Physics II

MATH 131 - College Algebra/Trigonometry or 147 - Calculus I

Plus the following recommended supporting courses:

EDUC 214 - Early Adolescent Development

325 - Classroom Management

ENGL 320 - Reading: Process & Skills

Plus one of the following concentrations:

A. Biology Concentration

BIOL 319 - Genetics

352 - Advanced Botany

356 - Microbiology

360 - Invertebrate Zoology

368 - Vertebrate Natural History/Anatomy

455 - Physiology

GEOL 309 - Intro to Weather and Climate

B. Chemistry Concentration

CHEM 301 - Quantitative Analysis

311 - Organic Chemistry I

312 - Organic Chemistry II

320 - Inorganic Chemistry or 385 - Environmental Geochemistry

495 - Seminar in Chemistry

GEOL 309 - Intro to Weather and Climate

Recommended Supporting Courses:

MATH 147 - Calculus I

148 - Calculus II

C. Earth/Space Concentration

GEOL 300 - Paleontology

302 - Earth Materials

310 - The Earth's Weather

346 - Tools of Astronomy

360 - Geographic Information Systems and

Global Positioning Systems

362 - Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

or 321 - Geomorphology and Earth Hazards

or 366 - Structural Geology and Field Methods

Recommended Supporting Courses:

MATH 147 - Calculus I

148 - Calculus II

Plus completion of the professional education courses and General Education courses described in the School of Education information. All professional education, general education courses for teachers, major, endorsement, and supporting courses require a grade of "C" or better for teacher certification and graduation.

Department of Biological Sciences