Science Courses (SCI)

SCI 2233 Physical Science (3)
    Basic chemistry and physics for non-science majors. Co-requisite:  SCI L233. NOTE:  Credit does not count toward a major in any science curriculum.
SCI L233 Physical Science Laboratory (1)
    Laboratory experiments in basic chemistry and physics. Co-requisite: SCI 2233.
SCI 2234 Earth and Space Science (3)
    Basic astronomy and geology for non-science majors. Co-requisite:  SCI L234.  NOTE:  Credit does not count toward any major in the sciences.
SCI L 234 Earth and Space Science Laboratory (1)
    Laboratory experiments in basic astronomy and geology. Co-requisite: SCI 2234.
SCI 3335 Physical Geology (3)
    Constructive and destructive processes which alter the earth.  Co-requisite:  SCI L335.
SCI L335 Physical Geology Lab (1-2)
    Laboratory studies of constructive and destructive processes which alter the earth. Co-requisite:  SCI 3335.
SCI 3336 Principles of Astronomy (3)
    Basic facts and theories related to astronomical phenomena. Co-requisite: SCI L336.
SCI L336 Observational Astronomy Laboratory (1)
    Star and constellation identification and observations using the telescope.  Co-requisite: SCI 3336.
SCI 3340 Marine Science (3)
    A study of the physical properties and organisms of the marine environment.  Co-requisite:  SCI L340.
SCI L340 Marine Science Laboratory (1-2)
    Laboratory study of the physical properties and organisms of the marine environment. Co-requisite:  SCI 3340.
SCI 3350 Weather and Climate (3)
    A study of the physical properties of weather and climate. Co-requisite:  SCI L350.
SCI L350 Weather and Climate Laboratory (1-2)
    Laboratory study of physical properties of weather and climate. Co-requisite:  SCI 3350.
SCI 4403 Conservation (3)
    The conservation of natural and human resources with emphasis on population expansion as the major element in a changing ecology.
SCI  4474 Internship in Science Education (9)
    The Professional Internship Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience for students seeking certification in a teaching field.  The Professional Internship Program provides the student with the opportunity to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester. The student will demonstrate skills of the informed, reflective decision maker throughout the internship experience. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP. Co-requisite: SED 4454.
SCI 4481 Methods and Materials for the Secondary Teacher (3)
    A survey of teaching methods and materials appropriate for teaching in the content areas for grades 6-12.  Topics addressed will include teacher evaluation in the public schools, collaboration with special education teachers, and lesson planning formats.   In addition, teaching methods, selections organization and use of biology/science materials for grades 6-12 will be covered in detail.  A professional laboratory experience is included in this course. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP.