Minor in Science Education
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*
Courses are selected with the approval of the department chairperson.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist Area | 9 | |
| The minor includes a 9-credit generalist area (courses from three of these six areas): | ||
| The Carbon Cycle | ||
or SCI 102 | Electricity with Physical and Biological Applications | |
| Basic Biological Science | ||
or BIO 110 | General Biology I | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences and General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Humans and the Environment | ||
or ESS 102 | Humans and the Environment | |
or ENV 102 | Humans and the Environment | |
or SCB 210 | The Origin of Life and the Universe | |
| Advanced Course Work | 6 | |
| Select 6 credits of advanced course work in these areas: | ||
| Introductory Microbiology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| General Botany | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Lab | ||
| Field Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry | ||
| Geology of the Solar System | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Introduction to Paleontology | ||
| Introduction to Meteorology | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Science Education | 3 | |
| Select 3 credits of science education. Select one track below, depending on major: | ||
| EGP Track (for EGP Majors only) | ||
| Science Methods for Grades PK-4 | ||
| MGP Track (for MGP Majors only) | ||
| Science Methods for Middle Level (4-8) | ||
| Community Track (for all other majors) | ||
| Science Education in the Secondary School | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 18 | |
*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.
