Apr 28, 2024

2013-2014 Academic Catalog

2013-2014 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Comprehensive Science (9-12) Education, B.S.

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Educational Outcomes

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

Are prepared for a variety of careers in science education (9-12).
Have an understanding of the fundamental biological and physical sciences concepts, theories, and phenomena.
Understand the theory of, and be able to apply the scientific method in a biological and physical science 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 (124 credit hours)

C or Better in All Course Work Toward The Major

Specialty/Content Courses (38 credit hours)

BIOL 101 - General Biology I Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 102 - General Biology II Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 491 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 325 - Introduction to Biochemistry Credits: 4 hours
MATH 160 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 102 - General Physics II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 211 - Earth Science Credits: 4 hours

Science Electives (12 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 222 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 270 - Plant Diversity Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 335 - Animal Behavior Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 341 - Microbiology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 345 - Vertebrate Natural History Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 370 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 401 - Genetics Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 275 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 276 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 203 - Advanced General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 204 - Advanced General Physics II Credits: 4 hours

General Education Requirements (30 credit hours)

Perspectives (0 Credit Hours)

PERS 101 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 102 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 103 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 104 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours

Critical Thinking (4 credit hours)

CT 101 - Critical Thinking Credits: 2 hours
CT 102 - Critical Thinking Credits: 2 hours

Composition and Literature (6 credit hours)

ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 102 - Composition and Introduction to Literature Credits: 3 hours

Religion (3 credit hours)

REL 101 - Understanding the Bible: Texts and Contexts Credits: 3 hours

History (6 credit hours)

HIST 105 - Discovering America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 110 - Discovering the World Credits: 3 hours

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

ART 161 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 hours
DRAM 161 - Drama Appreciation Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 161 - Appreciation of Film Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 161 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3 hours

Humanities (3 credit hours)

Fine Arts Credits: 3 hours
Literature Credits: 3 hours
Philosophy Credits: 3 hours

Health (3 credit hours)

SSPE 201 - Health Credits: 3 hours

Physical Education Activity (2 credit hours)

Physical Education Activity Credits: 1 hour
Physical Education Activity Credits: 1 hour

Critical Thinking-Designated Courses (2 courses)

Critical Thinking (CT) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)
CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)

Writing Intensive-Designated Courses (2 courses)

Writing Intensive (WI) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

WI-Designated Course (must be met with a course from the major)
WI-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)