Sciences (SCI) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
SCI 226. Science for Elementary Teachers 1
Concepts in life, earth and space, and physical science. Basic science inquiry skills. Lab. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
SCI 227. Science for Elementary Teachers 2
Further concepts of life, earth and space, and physical science. Additional science inquiry skills. Lab. Prereq.: 226. 3 Cr. F, S.
SCI 444. Internship in Science
Participation in a faculty research project. 3 Cr. F, S.
Sciences (SCI) Courses for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students
SCI 420/520. Teaching Science in a Social Context
Teaching science in the context of human enterprise. Lab. 4 Cr. F, S.
SCI 422/522. Computer Applications in Science Education
Acquaint elementary/secondary education majors with computer applications (software, hardware, computer-based communication) in science education. Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets is advised. 3 Cr. S.
SCI 430/530. Methods and Materials for Teaching Secondary Science
An introduction to modern techniques and curricula for teaching secondary school life science. Prereq.: Admission to a teaching licensure program. 4 Cr. F.
SCI 434/534. Contemporary Science Curriculum K-8
Literature based overview of contemporary science curriculum for elementary schools. A hands-on overview of recent elementary programs. Includes philosophy, rationale, sample activities and assessment. Prereq.: BIOL 302; CHEM 302; ESCI 302. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
SCI 436/536. Environmental Education for Teachers
Examination and experience with environmental curricula and materials for classroom and field instruction. 3 Cr. F, SUM.
SCI 438/538. Contemporary Principles in Science Education
Topics to be determined and announced in class schedule. 1-3 Cr. DEMAND.
SCI 440/540. Seminar in Science Teaching
A companion to student teaching. Reflections and application of science teaching strategies. 3 Cr. F, S.
SCI 442/542. Special Topics in Science
An opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of a science topic such as Environmental Education, Flora Fauna of Minnesota, Astronomy, Chemistry in the Home, Minnesota Rocks and Waters, and other topics as appropriate. 3 Cr. F.
