Catalog

2013-2014

Major:

Natural Science Education (B.A., B.S.)

Departments/Programs:

Natural Science Education Major (82 hours)
Required Biology Courses	16 hours
BIO 050 General Biology of Plants	4 hours
BIO 060 General Biology of Animals	4 hours
BIO 160 Cell Biology	4 hours
BIO 170 Genetics	4 hours

Required Chemistry Courses	16 hours
CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory	4 hours
CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 120L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	4 hours
CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms and CHEM 121L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	4 hours
CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry and CHEM 122L Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	4 hours

Required Physics Courses	16 hours
PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I or PHYS 111 General Physics I	4 hours
PHYS 102 Principles of Physics II or PHYS 112 General Physics II	4 hours
Phys elective courses: Select 8 hours of PHYS 121 Electronic Measurements PHYS 162 Introduction to Modern Physics or PHYS 054 Energy and the Global Environment and PHYS 055 Energy and the Global Environment Lab	8 hours

Required Earth Science Courses	12 hours
PHYS 010 Astronomy	4 hours
PHYS 020 Introduction to Meteorology	4 hours
PHYS 053 Earth Science	4 hours

Science Electives	4 hours
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, for a total of at least 24 hours in one of the science subject areas.

Required Methods Course	3 hours
EDUC 228 Methods for Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools	3 hours

Senior Comprehensive:	15 hours
EDUC 287 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School	1 hours
EDUC 299 Student Teaching Seminar	1 hours

BIO 050 General Biology of Plants (4 hours)

An introductory course for biology majors that emphasizes general biological principles of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, reproduction, evolution, and a survey of the diversity of plant life.

Three lectures per week.

One 3-hour lab per week.

(Normally offered each semester.)

BIO 060 General Biology of Animals (4 hours)

An introductory course for biology majors that emphasizes general biological principles of population genetics and evolution, development, ecology, morphology, physiology, and the diversity of animal life. Students will complete written work including lab reports and scientific journal summaries.

Three lectures per week.

One 3-hour lab per week.

(Normally offered each semester.)

BIO 160 Cell Biology (4 hours)

A course dealing with prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function emphasizing ultrastructure research, macromolecular synthesis, cell movement, and cell division.

Three lectures per week.

One 3-hour lab per week.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 050 General Biology of Plants, BIO 060 General Biology of Animals, CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I .

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

BIO 170 Genetics (4 hours)

A study of the principles and mechanisms of inheritance and variation, including an introduction to molecular and evolutionary genetics.

Three lectures per week.

One 3-hour lab per week.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 050 General Biology of Plants, BIO 060 General Biology of Animals, CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

CHEM 051 Chemical Principles (3 hours)

A study of fundamental principles of chemistry including structures of atoms and molecules, periodicity, stoichiometry, reactions, solutions, gases, and thermochemistry.

Three classes per week.

CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory (1 hours)

Laboratory supporting Chemical Principles.

One 3-hour lab per week.

Pre or corequisite: CHEM 051 Chemical Principles.

CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I (3 hours)

A surey of the structure and reactions of carbon-containing molecules, with emphasis on compounds of biological interest.

Three lectures per week.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory with a grade of "C" or better.

CHEM 120L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 hours)

A laboratory supporting CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I .

One 3-hour lab per week.

One 1-hour pre-lab lecture per week.

Corequisite: CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I .

CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms (3 hours)

A continuation of CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I . A study of reactions of importance in the synthesis and biosynthesis of carbon compounds, including reaction mechanisms and spectroscopic methods for the determination of structures.

Three lectures per week.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 120L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory with grades of "C-" or better.

CHEM 121L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hours)

A laboratory supporting CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.

One 3- to 4-hour lab per week.

One 1-hour pre-lab lecture per week.

Corequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.

CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry (3 hours)

An introduction to certain aspects of analytical inorganic chemistry. Analytical topics include the general subject of chemical equilibrium in solution, and the classical methods of chemical analysis. Inorganic topics include descriptive inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and the solid state.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory with grades of "C-" or better.

CHEM 122L Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 hours)

A laboratory designed to support CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry. Laboratory work is divided between quantitative chemical analysis and inorganic reactions.

One 3- to 4-hour lab per week.

PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I (4 hours)

The principles of classical mechanics, energy and motion designed for majors in the natural sciences. Algebra and trigonometry will be used in descriptions and problems.

Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.

Corequisite(s): MATH 050 Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

PHYS 111 General Physics I (4 hours)

An introduction to classical mechanics, energy and motion designed for majors in the natural sciences. Elements of calculus will be used in descriptions and problems.

Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.

Corequisite(s): MATH 060 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences or MATH 105 Calculus I or permission of the instructor.

PHYS 102 Principles of Physics II (4 hours)

A continuation of PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I with emphasis on waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, and electronics.

Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 050 Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

PHYS 112 General Physics II (4 hours)

A continuation of PHYS 111 General Physics I with emphasis on waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, and electronics.

Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 060 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences or MATH 105 Calculus I; or permission of the instructor.

PHYS 121 Electronic Measurements (4 hours)

An integrated treatment of analog and digital circuits and measurements using the techniques of solid state electronics and integrated circuits. Emphasis is placed on laboratory techniques.

Three lectures per week.

One or two laboratories per week.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 102 Principles of Physics II or PHYS 112 General Physics II, and MATH 105 Calculus I.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

PHYS 162 Introduction to Modern Physics (4-5 hours)

An introduction to modern physics with emphasis on atomic and nuclear physics. Both analytical and experimental techniques will be used. Basic principles of physics and wave mechanics will be applied to atomic and nuclear models. The practical aspects of atomic and nuclear models. The practical aspects of atomic and nuclear radiation detection and safety will also be covered.

Three lectures per week.

One or two laboratories per week.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 102 Principles of Physics II or PHYS 112 General Physics II, and MATH 106 Calculus II or permission of the instructor.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

PHYS 054 Energy and the Global Environment (3 hours)

A course covering some of the most critical problems facing the world today - those relating to the production, distribution, and use of energy. Text material may be supplemented with films, video tapes, and guest speakers.

Three lectures per week.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

PHYS 055 Energy and the Global Environment Lab (1 hours)

Laboratory experiments associated with PHYS 054 Energy and the Global Environment.
One laboratory per week.

Corequisite(s): PHYS 054 Energy and the Global Environment.

PHYS 010 Astronomy (4 hours)

An introductory course on the solar system, stars and galaxies.

Three lectures per week.

One laboratory/observation per week.

Prerequisite(s): One year of high school algebra or permission of instructor.

(Normally offered each semester.)

PHYS 020 Introduction to Meteorology (4 hours)

A survey of and explanation of weather and climate phenomena in terms of the physical characteristics and processes of the atmosphere.

Three lectures per week.

One laboratory per week.

Prerequisite(s): One year of high school algebra or permission of instructor.

PHYS 053 Earth Science (4 hours)

A survey of geology and geophysics. Topics include characteristics of minerals and rocks, plate tectonics, Earth's interior, Earth history and time scales, surface processes, and ocean processes.

Three lectures per week.

One laboratory per week.

EDUC 228 Methods for Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools (3 hours)

The study and use of teaching methods and models in middle and secondary schools and their application to the learning styles of these age groups. Includes an examination of various science curriculum programs, laboratory safety procedures, and the selection and organization of content and teaching materials.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair.

EDUC 287 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School (1 hours)

Students work with one or more regular teachers in a secondary school. They attend the student teaching seminar and conference with their college supervisor as directed.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of preliminary student teaching requirements or approval of the department chair.

EDUC 299 Student Teaching Seminar (1 hours)

A capstone course that meets biweekly for two hours to focus on two areas: first, to provide a structured and safe environment to dialogue about student teaching successes and concerns; and second, invited speakers, students and the instructor will discuss topics most pertinent to student teaching, how to obtain a teaching position, and critical issues for the beginning teacher. Topics include educational law, morals and ethics, student/teacher/parent rights and responsibilities, establishing and maintaining positive communication with the staff and community, as well as interviewing and job search skills.

Corequisite(s): Student teaching or permission of the department chair.

(Normally offered each semester.)