Along
with the Physics major requirements, students seeking secondary certification in
physics must take either BIO 111/113 or BIO 103, and CHM 111/113. Certification
candidates must also complete 33 credits in additional required coursework.
BIO 103 Environmental Science| Designed for non-science majors, the course serves as an introduction to ecological principles and their applications to understanding the causes and current status of environmental problems. Options for dealing with these problems are evaluated. Possible topics for discussion are overpopulation, food and water resources, ozone depletion, global warming, deforestation, acid rain, biodiversity, erosion, loss of wetlands, energy sources, pollution, eutrophication and waste disposal. Laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate ecological concepts presented in lecture. |
| A rigorous study of basic biological principles, designed for science majors. Topics emphasized include basic biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, embryology, histology, and evolution. |
| An introduction to chemistry for the science major. First semester topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, calculations involving chemical concentrations, gas laws and bonding. |
| Laboratory course to accompany 111. Experiments cover stoichiometry, gas laws, quantitative analysis, equilibrium, electrochemistry, chemical synthesis and the use of computers for collecting data. Students are introduced to instrumentation including infrared, UV-visible, and atomic absorption spectrometers. |
| Supervised field experiences in appropriate school settings. Designed to offer practical experiences for prospective secondary teachers. |
| A study of the basic principles and procedures for middle school and secondary classroom management and instruction |
| Students spend an entire semester in an area school under the supervision of a cooperating teacher. |
Note: Also requred are courses in chemistry, biology, and computer science (11 credits).
Note: Students transferring credits into the program from other institutions may also need to take the following:
SPE 258 Instruct & Behav. Strategies
| The focus of this course content will be on (a) behavioral principles and their application in the classroom, (b) literacy development and literacy interventions for students with disabilities, and (c) evidence-based instructional strategies in other content areas, such as mathematics, social studies, science, and the creative arts. Delivery approach will include, but not be limited to: lecture, case study applications, field experiences, hands-on experience with various literacy programs, and student presentations. |