Science Education
Michael Henshaw, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Biology;
David H. Jennings, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology;
Feza Ozturk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry;
Myron C. Reese, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry;
Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics;
Robb D. VanPutte, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology;
Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics;
This major prepares teachers for certificates to teach all introductory or first level
science courses in the secondary schools of Illinois. Students completing the major with an emphasis in biology may teach advanced placement biology as well.
Science Education Major Requirements
To major in Science Education, the student must complete the science education core as listed below and the courses required for specialization in biology or chemistry. This major prepares teachers for certification to teach all introductory or first level science courses in the secondary schools of Illinois. Students completing the major with an emphasis in biology may also teach advanced placement courses in biology. Students completing the major with an emphasis in chemistry may also teach advanced placement courses in chemistry. The student must receive a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major. The student must complete the major with a minimum of a 2.75 grade point average.
| Science Education Core Requirements |
32 crs. |
BIO 110
BIO 111
CHE 105
CHE 106
PHY 211
PHY 212
SCE 205
SCE 210 |
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II
COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II
GENERAL PHYSICS I
GENERAL PHYSICS II
EARTH AND ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCE
CONCEPTS IN SCIENCE
|
(4)
(4)
(5)
(5)
(4)
(4)
(3)
(3) |
Science Education Major Requirements:
The core requirements plus the following:
BIO 221
BIO 303
BIO 313
BIO 408
or
BIO 410 |
GENETICS
GENERAL ECOLOGY
CELLULAR BIOLOGY
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
|
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4) |
Supplementary Requirements:
CHE 150
MTH 310 |
Principles of Organic Chemistry
Statistics
|
(4)
(4) |
Science Education Major Requirements:
| Chemistry Emphasis |
33-34 crs. |
The core requirements plus the following:
CHE 205
CHE 206
CHE 300
CHE 303
CHE 305 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY/CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY I
|
(5)
(5)
(5)
(4)
(3) |
Supplementary Requirements
BIO 250
or
BIO 303
MTH 210
MTH 211 |
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
GENERAL ECOLOGY
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II
|
(3)
(4)
(4)
(4) |
SCE 205 EARTH AND ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCE (3)
This course will cover principles of modern geology and astronomy. Topics will include the origin and structure of the universe, as well as the origin of the solar system. Other topics will include plate tectonic theory, the geological history of the earth and the fossil records. This course counts as general education, non-lab science and nature credit. Three one hour lectures per week. Annually, Fall.
SCE 210 CONCEPTS IN SCIENCE (3)
This course will explore the major unifying concepts of all sciences and how these concepts relate to other disciplines. In addition, the course will investigate the accepted practices of science and their implications. Within this context the course will then discuss the interaction among science, technology, and society. This course counts as general education, non-lab science and nature credit. Three one hour lectures per week. Annually, Spring.