Integrated Science Major, B.S. in Ed., Secondary Standard Certificate
B.S. in Education degree, Secondary Standard Certificate
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This major offers a balanced, interdisciplinary program of coursework in the life, physical, and earth and space sciences for students planning to teach secondary school science. The required courses have been selected to prepare students to teach the science content in the state science teaching standards, including strong preparation in science inquiry through laboratory and field methods experiences. Students are encouraged to work closely with an advisor throughout their program. Courses, where appropriate, may be double counted with the University Program and the degree requirements on the Bachelor of Science in Education.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
All courses must be taken for a grade, not for credit/no credit even if offered as an option. Grades in courses transferred to CMU will count in the calculation of the major GPA. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in the major.
In addition to the courses listed below, each student must receive training in safe chemical use and storage and the care of living things from trained personnel prior to applying for student teaching. This major is administered by the Interdisciplinary Science Education Council.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (16 hours)
Life Science
| BIO 111 | Foundations of Evolution and Diversity | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 112 | Foundations of Cell Biology | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 211 | Foundations of Genetics | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 213 | Foundations of Ecology | 4(3-3) |
Required Courses II (14 hours)
Earth and Space Science
| AST 111 | Astronomy | 3(3-0) |
| AST 112 | Introduction to Astronomical Observations | 1(0-2) |
| GEL 130 | Sustainable Earth: Geology for the 21st Century | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 201 | Weather and Climate | 3(2-2) |
Plus any 300-level or higher physical/techniques geography, geology, astronomy, or meteorology courses selected in consultation with an advisor.
Required Courses III (3 hours)
Earth and Space Science
Select one of the following:
Required Courses IV (22 hours)
Physical Science
| CHM 131 | General Chemistry I | 4(3-3) |
| CHM 132 | General Chemistry II | 4(3-3) |
| CHM 342 | Survey of Organic Chemistry | 4(3-3) |
| PHY 130QR | College Physics I | 4(4-0) |
| PHY 131 | College Physics II | 4(4-0) |
| PHY 170 | College Physics Laboratory I | 1(0-2) |
| PHY 171 | College Physics Laboratory II | 1(0-2) |
Required Courses V (4 hours)
Mathematics
Select one of the following:
Required Courses VI (3 hours)
Teaching Science
| SCI 400 | Teaching Integrated Science in Secondary School | 3(2-2) |
Total: 62 semester hours