2013-2014 University Catalog

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
MAJOR IN SCIENCE
WITH GRADES 7 - 12 CERTIFICATION

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment; responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements; and must meet foreign language and writing intensive course requirements for graduation. See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate.

*See Appendix A Core Curriculum and Optional Course Information.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
BIOL 1406 - Principles of Biology I 4
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4
ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3
HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 3
PSCI 2305 - American National Govt 3
Total 17
Spring Semester
CourseHours
BIOL - Biology Elective1 4
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4
ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3
MATH 2412 - Pre Calculus 4
EDCI 1102 - Intro to Teaching Profession 3
Total 18

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 3
PHYS 1301 - General Physics I 3
PHYS 1101 - General Physics Lab 1
CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry 4
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Develop 3
EDCI 2210 Foundationso of Education 2
Activity/Wellness* 1
   
Total 17
Spring Semester
CourseHours
PHYS 1302 - General Physics II 3
PHYS 1102 - General Physics II Lab 1
PSCI 2306 - American State Govt 3
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3
EDCI 3224 Teaching in Diverse Settings2 3
Visual/Performing Arts* 3
Total 16

Junior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
BIOL 3413 - Genetics 4
GEOL 1301 - Physical Geology 3
GEOL 1103 - Physical Geology Lab 1
ENGL - Survey of Literature* 3
EDCI 3301 - Thry&Pract Public School Tchg 3
EDCI 3302 - Language Acq&Develop 3
Total 17
Spring Semester
CourseHours
ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing 3
BIOL 3410 - Ecology 4
BIOL 3412 - Cell Biology 4
EDRD 3320 - Content Reading 3
3
Total 18

Senior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
BIOL 3406 - Evolution 4
Science Elective3 2
EDCI 3315 - Eff Instr Diverse Populations 3
EDCI 4310 - Engaging Learners 3
Total 12
Spring Semester
CourseHours
EDSE 4350 - Incl Pract Exceptl Children 3
EDCI 4993 - Student Teaching4 9
   
   
Total 12

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 120

1Select 4 SCH from BIOL 1411, 1413 or 2421.
2Students must apply for admission to the College of Education while enrolled in EDCI 3224.
3Select any 3000 or 4000 level course from BIOL, CHEM or GEOL.
4Students are admitted to student teaching only after passing the certification exam to teach secondary science.

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.

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