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Science Education
David H. Jennings, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology;
dhjennings@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6096; VS 217A
Feza Ozturk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry;
fozturk@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6935; Voigt Science Hall 228
Myron C. Reese, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry;
mreese@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6814; Voigt Science Hall 207
Robb D. VanPutte, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology;
Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics;
rdvanput@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6930; Voigt Science Hall 223A
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 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I (4)
BIO 111 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II (4)
CHE 105 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I (5)
CHE 106 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II (5)
PHY 211 GENERAL PHYSICS I (4)
PHY 212 GENERAL PHYSICS II (4)
SCE 205 EARTH AND ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCE (3)
SCE 210 CONCEPTS IN SCIENCE (3)
Science Education Major Requirements:
Biology Emphasis 30 crs.
The core requirements plus the following:
BIO 221 GENETICS (4)
BIO 303 GENERAL ECOLOGY (4)
BIO 313 CELLULAR BIOLOGY (4)
BIO 408 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (4)
or
BIO 410 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (4)
Biology Electives (6)
Supplementary Requirements:
CHE 150 Principles of Organic Chemistry (4)
MTH 310 Statistics (4)
Science Education Major Requirements:
Chemistry Emphasis 33-34 crs.
The core requirements plus the following:
CHE 205 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (5)
CHE 206 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (5)
CHE 300 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY/CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (5)
CHE 303 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (4)
CHE 305 BIOCHEMISTRY I (3)
Supplementary Requirements
BIO 250 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)
or
BIO 303 GENERAL ECOLOGY (4)
MTH 210 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (4)
MTH 211 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II (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.
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