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SCIENCE
Science Minor
The science minor is an appropriate choice for elementary education majors, who need exposure to a broad spectrum of science courses. The minor consists of 20 hours selected from the following courses:
| BIOL 100 | Introduction to Biological Science | 3 hours |
| BIOL 101 | Human Biology | 3 hours |
| BIOL 102 | Environmental Science | 3 hours |
| BIOL 110 | Introduction to Biology | 4 hours |
| BIOL 111 | Survey of Plants and Animals | 4 hours |
| BIOL 204 | General Microbiology | 4 hours |
| BIOL 205-206 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 8 hours |
| CHEM 100 | Chemistry in Society | 3 hours |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry | 4 hours |
| CHEM 102 | Principles of Organic and Biochemistry | 4 hours |
| CHEM 103-104 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 8 hours |
| GEOL 101 | Earth Science | 3 hours |
| PHYS 101 | Introduction to Physical Science | 3 hours |
| PHYS 121-122 | General Physics | 8 hours |
The following science course is designed to meet the state of Illinois elementary
education standards for elementary education majors. The state of Illinois no longer
offers certification in general science education. Students interested in the sciences
should consider either secondary biology education or secondary chemistry education.
280 Science Concepts and Methods (FALL, SPRING)
This course covers the characteristics of science, goals for elementary science
education, an inquiry approach to science teaching, and resources for science
teachers. Topics include conducting laboratory experiments; laboratory safety; data
collection and analysis; care of plants and animals in the classroom; instrumentation;
technology and society; sources of information and materials; professional
organizations; planning and teaching science courses, units, and lessons; and
assessing learning outcomes. Emphasis is placed on inquiry and ways to address the
needs of a diversity of students.
Prerequisites: 9 hours of college science courses,
including biological, physical, and earth science.
Credit:
3 hours
380 Teaching Science in Grade 6-12 (FALL, EVEN)
This course focuses on the teaching methods and the characteristics of science from a Christian
worldview. This course will cover teaching methods pertaining to biology, chemistry, and physics, with the primary focus on biology and chemistry methods. The course will be based on inquiry, with lecture, discussion, reflection, laboratory and presentation components. Students will become familiar with standards for secondary science, will use technology in the classroom and laboratory, will design and conduct experiments, and will plan and teach classroom and laboratory lessons. Students will become acquainted with sources of materials, laboratory safety practices and good laboratory management.
Prerequisites: Education 203 and completed course work or concurrent enrollment in biology, chemistry and physics.
Credit: 3 hours