BS in Teaching Physical Science (77.5–78.5 hours*, including licensure hours)
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- No D credit is allowed in major courses.
- Complete the following:
CHEM 105 : General College Chemistry.
(4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Math 110 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Atomic and molecular structure including bonding and periodic properties of the elements; reaction energetics, electrochemistry, acids and bases, inorganic and organic chemistry. |
| NOTE: | Primarily for students in engineering and biological sciences. Three lectures and two recitation sections per week. |
CHEM 106 : General College Chemistry.
(3:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Chem 105 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Continuation of Chem 105 but covering most of the topics in a more quantitative way. Detailed treatment of thermodynamics and equilibria. |
| NOTE: | Three lectures and one recitation section per week. |
CHEM 107 : General College Chemistry Laboratory.
(1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Chem 106 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Chemical properties, chemical reactions, collection and interpretation of data, preparation of reports. |
| NOTE: | Required for most students needing one year of general chemistry. |
CHEM 223 : Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis.
(4:2:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Chem 106 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles of chemical equilibrium, quantitative chemical measurements, and qualitative detection of selected chemical species. |
| NOTE: | Primarily for majors in molecular biology and the life sciences. |
CHEM 351 : Organic Chemistry.
(3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Chem 105, 111; or equivalents. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Chemical bonds and molecular structure, conformation and configuration, functional classes, reactions and mechanisms, syntheses. |
| NOTE: | Primarily for majors in chemical engineering and the biological sciences. |
GEOL 111 : Physical Geology.
(4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Math 112 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Materials, structure, and surface features of the earth and the geologic processes involved in their development. Field trips and lab studies, use of aerial photos. |
GEOL 112 : Historical Geology.
(4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | W, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Developmental history of the earth, its landforms, and life forms, emphasizing the North American continent. Field trips and lab studies. |
GEOL 210 : Field Studies.
(3:0:9)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111, 112. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Procedures in observing, collecting, and recording field data concerning properties of rock units. |
| NOTE: | Contact Geological Sciences Department before April 15 for dates of upcoming August trip. |
PHIL 423 : (Phil 423--Physcs 314) History and Philosophy of Science.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W; Honors also. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Phy S 100 or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Scientific explanation, concepts, and models. Philosophical assumptions and criteria for theory selection, as exemplified by historical development of basic ideas in science. |
PHSCS 105 : Introductory Applied Physics.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | High school algebra and trigonometry. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Concurrent enrollment in Phscs 107. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applied physics course not requiring calculus. Topics include mechanics, heat, wave motion, sound. |
PHSCS 106 : Introductory Applied Physics.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Phscs 105 or equivalent. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Concurrent enrollment in Phscs 108. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Continuation of Phscs 105. Topics include electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and optics. |
PHSCS 127 : Descriptive Astronomy.
(3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp; Honors also. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Nonmathematical presentation of knowledge of the content and history of the cosmos, frequently using observatory and planetarium. |
PHSCS 137 : Introduction to the Atmosphere and Weather.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | PhyS 100 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Nonmathematical introduction to characteristics of the atmosphere, emphasizing structure and dynamic behavior, including the environmental impact of man. |
- Complete one course from the following:
- Declare major status by application available online at the Teacher Education Department Web site by January 15 for Fall semester and September 15 for Winter semester.
- A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in any of the professional education courses.
- Complete the Professional Education Component:
- Complete the following:
CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Issues, policies, and methods in teaching secondary students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Lab. |
IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching.
(1:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for secondary education settings. |
PHY S 276 : Exploration of Teaching.
(4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| DESCRIPTION: | Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students. |
PHY S 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Phy S 276; fingerprint and FBI clearance. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance. |
PHY S 378 : Practicum in Secondary Education.
(1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in Phy S 377. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance. |
SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Adolescent development and its implications for integrated school culture, curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment. |
SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Designing and adapting instruction for diverse learners, collaborating with families, cultures, and communities in promoting and sustaining learning. |
SC ED 379 : Classroom Management.
(1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in Sc Ed 377R and 378, or equivalent major courses. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Current theory, research, and application in classroom management; creating positive teacher-student and peer relationships; developing optimal learning environments. |
Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed prior to enrollment in Phy S 276.
- Complete 12 hours of one of the following:
SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship.
(12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Completion of all course work or departmental approval. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required. |
| : Secondary Student Teaching Internship - Theatre and Media Arts. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Art. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Biological Sciences. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Dance. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - English. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Foreign Language. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - French. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - German. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Health. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Home Economics. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Mathematics. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Music. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Social Science. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Spanish. | |
| : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Technology Teacher Education. | |
SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education.
(12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Completion of all course work or departmental approval. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Capstone, field-based, year-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required. |
| : Academic Internship: Biological Sciences. | |
| : Academic Internship: English. | |
| : Academic Internship: Mathematics. | |
| : Academic Internship: Social Sciences. | |
| : Academic Internship: Physical Sciences. | |
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.