SCI 2610-3 Integrated Natural Science I (1 + 4)

Prerequisites: minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing preassessment tests and MTH 1080 or MTH 1610 or equivalent, or permission of instructor; and either ENG 1010 or completion of the Level I General Studies Communication requirement

This interdisciplinary course investigates the integrated nature of scientific knowledge and explores the common foundations of the physical sciences. The focus of this first course, in a two-course sequence, is on the primary content areas of physics and chemistry with extensions to astronomy, earth system science, and biology. This course develops operational and reasoning skills in the sciences through a student-centered, cooperative-inquiry approach to learning and instruction using a combined laboratory/classroom/field lecture format. Three field trips are required. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

SCI 2620-3 Integrated Natural Science II (1 + 4)

Prerequisite: SCI 2610 or permission of instructor

This second semester of the Integrated Natural Science sequence reinforces skills and develops knowledge through applications in the primary content areas of biology, astronomy, and earth system science integrating the foundational principles of physics and chemistry. Three field trips are required. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

SCI 3950-3 Methods of Teaching Science (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: major or minor in science

Designed for those students preparing for teaching science in the secondary school. Course content will include methods of teaching, examination of existing curricular models and construction of curricula. To be taken not more than two semesters before student teaching.