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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. Corequisite: 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.