2123. Early Experiences for the Prospective Teacher(1) (F) (S) Minimum of 16 hours of directed observations and planned participation in appropriate school environments and 8 hours of seminar class instruction in the teaching area. Introduction to the teaching of science designed for prospective teachers.
3100. Creativity and Inventiveness in Science(3) Study of theories of creativity. Each student will be required to create and/or "invent" a product or project unique to the student's own academic major. Development and practice of each student's creative abilities willbe emphasized.
3216. Teaching Science in the Elementary School(3) (F) (S) (SS) Issues and concerns in elementary science education, including planning and teaching in a field-based setting.
3350, 3351. Descriptive Astronomy (4,0) (S) 3lecture and 3 lab hours per week. Introductory course in astronomy for prospective teachers, liberal arts majors, and others.
3360, 3361. Physical Meteorology (4,0) (S) 3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: CHEM 1150; MATH 1085; PHYS 1250, 1260. Principles and concepts for understanding the atmosphere and various meteorological phenomena taking place in it. These phenomena are explained using basic principles or radiation, thermodynamics, statics, and buoyancy.
3602. Investigations in Physical and Earth Science for Elementary Majors (4) (F) (S) (SS) 2 1-hour lectures and 2 2-hour labs per week. Series of selected topics and investigations in the physical and earth sciences. Science concepts will be treated in depth. The role of the investigative approach will be emphasized.
3604. Investigations in Life and Environmental Science for Elementary Education Majors (4) (F) (S) (SS) 2 1-hour lectures and 2 2-hour labs per week. Students will complete units in the areas of life and environmental science that will help them develop skills in utilizing living organisms and the school yard environment in providing learning experiences for children.
4000. Biological Science Practicum for Secondary Teachers (1) (F) (S) (SS) 1 2-hour lab per week. P: Minimum of 16 s.h.of biology, earth science, or physical science. Designed to aid in service and prospective science teachers.
4010. Earth Science Practicum for Secondary Teachers(1) (F) (S) (SS) 1 2-hour lab per week. P: Minimum of 16 s.h. of biology, earth science, or physical science. Designed to aid in service and prospective science teachers.
4020. Physical Science Practicum for Secondary Teachers (1) (F) (S) (SS) 1 2-hour lab per week. P: Minimum of 16 s.h.of biology, earth science, or physical science. Designed to aid in serviceand prospective science teachers.
4319. Teaching Science in the Middle Grades (3)(F) 10 to 12 hours of field experience per week. P: Admission to upper division; EDUC 3200; MIDG 3010, 3022; SCIE 3602, 3604; or consent of instructor;C: MIDG 4001, 4010; ENGL or HIST or MIDG or MATH 4319. Methods and techniques of teaching biological, physical, and earth sciences.
4323. The Teaching of Science in High School (3)(F) (S) P: Admission to upper division. Methods and techniques of teaching biological, physical, and earth sciences.
4324. Internship in Science Education (10) (F)(S) Full-time, semester-long internship. P: Admission to upper division;SCIE 4323; C: SCIE 4325. Internship in an assigned school under the direction of a master teacher and a university supervisor.
4325. Internship Seminar: Issues in Science Education(1) (F) (S) P: Admission to upper division; C: SCIE 4324. Reflective study of issues and concerns encountered during the internship experience.
5000. Contemporary Approaches to Teaching Biological Science (3) (F) (S) P: BIOL 1100, 1101, 1200, 1201; or equivalent; a minimum of 16 s.h. in BIOL. Introduction to effective teaching in biology using the current curricula materials. Emphasis on the investigative nature of biology.
5010. Applications of Microcomputers in Teaching Physical Science (3) (F) 2 1-hour lectures and 1 2-hour lab per week. Introduction to the use of the microcomputer to assist in teaching physical science. Topics include operation of the microcomputer, review and evaluation of available software, and computer techniques to illustrate physical science concepts.
5020. Applications of Microcomputers in Teaching Biological Science (3) (F) Introduction to the use of the microcomputer to assist in teaching biological science. Topics include operation of the microcomputer, review and evaluation of available software, and compute techniques to illustrate biological concepts.
5990. Apprenticeship Science (3) (F) (S) (SS) Gives the student an opportunity to carry out lab procedures under the direct supervision of members of the science staff.
SCIE Banked Courses
1270. Physical Science for Elementary Education Majors (3)
1271. Physical Science for Elementary Education Majors Laboratory (1)
1280. Life and Environmental Science for Elementary Education Majors (3)
1281. Life and Environmental Science for Elementary Education Majors Laboratory (1)
2110, 2111. Elements of Photography (2,0)
3010, 3011. Nature Photography (3,0)
3110, 3111. Scientific Photography (3,0)
