Integrated Science Teacher Education, B.A./B.S.

Professors: Adele Schepige, Jeffrey Templeton

Mission

Prepares and trains students to become effective middle and high school teachers in the area of general science, physical science and Earth and space science.

Learning Outcomes

Develop content knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics and Earth/space science that is directly applicable to middle and high school level science teaching.
Integrate fundamental concepts across a range of science disciplines and recognize the relevance of science to the broader world.
Acquire reasoning and problem-solving skills through coursework and participation in authentic scientific investigations that are appropriate for future secondary level educators.

Core Courses

CH 221 General Chemistry Credits: 5
CH 222 General Chemistry Credits: 5
CH 223 General Chemistry Credits: 5
ES 201 Principles of Geology Credits: 4
ES 202 Principles of Geology Credits: 4
ES 203 Principles of Geology Credits: 4
ES 331 Introduction to Oceanography Credits: 3
ES 390 Basic Meteorology Credits: 3
GS 351 Elements of Astronomy Credits: 3

Upper Division Electives in Science (6-9)

Choose two additional upper division courses from one of the content areas listed above (biology, chemistry or Earth science).

Total Credits (65-70)

Note:

Note: the sequence BI 211 , BI 212 , BI 213 must be completed to fulfill the LACC Laboratory Science requirement. The B.S. requires CS 195 , MTH 112 and MTH 243 . The B.A. requires CS 122 , MTH 112 and completion of the second language requirement.

Integrated Science Teacher Education, B.A./B.S.

Mission

Learning Outcomes

Core Courses

Choose One Sequence: (12)

Choose One Upper Division Biology Course: (4-5)

Choose One Upper Division Chemistry Course: (3-4)

Choose One Upper Division Earth Science Course: (4)

Upper Division Electives in Science (6-9)

Total Credits (65-70)

Note: