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2012-2013 Academic Catalog

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2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology (9-12) Education, B.S.

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Educational Outcomes

Graduates that complete the Biology Education Program (9-12) will be eligible to apply for licensure to teach Biology and:

Are prepared for a variety of careers in the biology sciences or admission into graduate or professional programs.
Have an understanding of the fundamental biological concepts, theories, and phenomena.
Understand the theory of, and be able to apply the scientific method in a biological setting.
Be competent in selected techniques and equipment commonly used in field and laboratory studies.
Be proficient in analytical, critical, and creative thinking, and have proficiency in core communication skills.

GPA 2.75

Minimum Graduation Requirements (131 credit hours)

General Education Requirements (40 credits hours)

See the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog (other than Social Science, Science, and Mathematics)

C or Better in All Course Work Toward The Major

Specialty/Content Courses (50 credit hours)

BIOL 102 - General Biology II Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 102 - General Physics II Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 275 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 325 - Introduction to Biochemistry Credits: 4 hours
MATH 160 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 3 hours
BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 270 - Plant Diversity Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 345 - Vertebrate Natural History Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 401 - Genetics Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 491 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3 hours

Science Electives (12 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 222 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 320 - Limnology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 335 - Animal Behavior Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 341 - Microbiology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 350 - Plant Physiology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 360 - Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 370 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 420 - Wetlands Biology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 430 - Marine Biology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 455 - Environmental Science Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 492 - Directed Research Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 276 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 211 - Earth Science Credits: 4 hours

Professional Studies (12 credit hours)

EDUC 201 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 320 - Foundations of American Education – CT Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 340 - Multicultural Education Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 403 - Classroom Management - CT Credits: 3 hours

Clinical Practice (17 credit hours)

BIOL 472 - Methods and Materials for Teaching High School Biology Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 420 - Directed Student Teaching Credits: 14 hours

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