B.S. in Integrated Science Education Course Descriptions
BIO 201 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics & Evolution
4 Credits
An in-depth study of the basic concepts of biology including cellular organization
and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and Darwinian evolution. This course
is designed to provide a foundation for advanced study in the biological sciences;
laboratory included.
BIO 202 - General Biology: Botany, Zoology & Ecology
4 Credits
A survey of botany, zoology, and ecology; this lab based course will introduce students
to current scientific research in these fields. Moving from basic understandings,
students will begin to practice botany and ecology in an applied manner and learn
to clearly communicate the results of that work, laboratory included.
BIO 203 - General Biology: Anatomy and Physiology
4 Credits
This course provides a basis of the structure and function of all major organ systems
and their integration. This course is designed to provide a foundation for advanced
study in the biological sciences; laboratory included.
BIO 330 - Ecology
4 Credits
An introductory course in basic ecology, the study of the flows of matter and energy
in nature, and the relationship between living things and the environment. This includes
relationships between individuals, populations, and ecosystems, and changes over time.
Include laboratory will be field and microcosm explorations.
Prerequisites: BIO 202 and CHM 109.
BIO 342 - Human Physiology
4 Credits
An examination of the major physiological systems, their function, and their integration,
which includes the nervous, muscular, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, renal,
digestive, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.
Prerequisite: BIO 203. Co-requisite: CHM 110. Not open to students with credit for
BIO 242.
BIO 366 - Genetics
4 Credits
A survey of major principles of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics and
the societal issues raised by recent advances in this field; laboratory included.
Prerequisite: BIO 201.
BIO 469 - Cell & Molecular Biology
4 Credits
A study of processes common to life at the cellular level including: biochemical and
structural organizations, membrane function, motility, signal transduction, growth,
division and genetic regulation of the cell.
Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 203.
CHM 109 - General Chemistry I
4 Credits
Foundations of chemistry for Science majors. Topics include atomic structure, chemical
bonding, stoichiometry, phases of matter, chemical energetics, molecular geometry;
includes laboratory.
Co-requisite: MTH 102 or equivalent placement.
CHM 110 - General Chemistry II
4 Credits
Continuation of basic principles of chemistry: solutions, equilibria; acids and bases;
electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry.
Laboratory experiments in conjunction with the theory.
Prerequisite: CHM 109 with a minimum grade of C.
CHM 229 - Organic Chemistry I
4 Credits
A study of the fundamental theory and laboratory techniques of organic chemistry.
Topics include reactions of functional groups, reaction theory, and stereochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHM 110. Co-requisite: BIO 201.
CHM 230 - Organic Chemistry II
4 Credits
A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics include reactions of functional groups,
spectroscopy, and polymer chemistry; includes laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHM 229.
CHM 359 - Analytical Chemistry
4 Credits
Theory and methods of analytical chemistry including classical quantitative analysis
and introduction to instrumental analysis. Emphasizes chemical equilibrium principles,
statistical analysis of data, computer usage, and development of problem solving and
technical skills in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHM 110; MTH 160; junior standing.
CHM 439 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics
4 Credits
Topics include the kinetic theory of gases and the three basic laws of thermodynamics
and their application to pure substances, simple mixtures, and chemical equilibria.
Latter topics include kinetics of reactions. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHM 230; MTH 241; PHY 219, 220.
CHM 440 - Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
4 Credits
Quantum mechanics—topics include quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, theoretical
principles of spectroscopic and resonance methods, and surface science; includes laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHM 230; MTH 241; PHY 219, 220.
EDU 112 - Introduction to Teaching: Adolescence to Young Adult
3 Credits
This introduction to teaching includes supervised early experience of 60 hours in
grades 7-12 (AYA) or P-12 (Art) classroom. The exploratory contact with various school
activities is designed to help the student clarify the decision to become a member
of the teaching profession.
Not open to students with credit for EDU 115 and EDU 346A.
EDU 220 - Educational Psychology
3 Credits
A research based study of human growth and development as related to teaching and
learning. A study of language acquisition, multiple intelligence, learning styles,
student diversity and exceptionality, motivation and discipline, learning environments
and various forms of assessment/evaluation. Includes field experience of a minimum
of 10 hours.
Prerequisites: EDU 105 or 112 or equivalent.
EDU 314 - Content Area Reading
3 Credits
An examination of programs and methods in reading with a focus on theory and current
research in comprehension, the writing process, critical thinking and content area
reading. Emphasis is placed on reading to learn with meaning-based strategies that
help students construct meaning and expand thinking. Informal assessment of educational
materials for appropriate content reading levels and adaptation of content reading
materials is highlighted.
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EDU 346 - Adolescent to Young Adult & Multi-Age Methods
3 Credits
A study and practice of the art and the science of teaching as informed by state standards
for teacher licensure including: secondary curricula, unit/lesson planning, instructional
strategies, learning environments, motivation, classroom management, collaboration,
student diversity and exceptionality, assessment/evaluation, the integration of technology
in teaching and learning, and professionalism. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field
experience.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Division, EDU 220 or consent of the instructor/advisor.
May be a co-requisite with EDU 410. Please see EDU 410 course description for details.
EDU 353 - Adolescent to Young Adult Science Teaching Methods
3 Credits
This course prepares the science teacher education candidate to teach science to adolescent
and young adults in grades 7-12, based on the National Science Teacher Standards (NSTA)
and the National Science Education Standards (NSES).
Through a study and application of the structure of scientific knowledge and the pedagogy
of science, the teacher education candidate will be prepared in the art and science
of teaching biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space/environmental science with
emphasis on the science processes of investigation, experimentation, problem-solving,
critical thinking, value analysis, and concept teaching.
Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field experience. May be a co-requisite with EDU
410. Please see EDU 410 course description for details.
EDU 379A - CORE: Principles of Education
3 Credits
Justice is part of our schools. Or, is it? This course in educational foundations
will develop from diverse perspectives an understanding of the historical, sociological,
and philosophical roots of education as they are impacted by justice and the question
“how shall we live.” Current educational issues and developments will structure the
course as we look at how education became an institution and why it must continue
to grow and change.
Prerequisite: CORE 179 or appropriate transfer status; ENG 102 or ENG 111. Not open
to students with credit in EDU 348A. This course fulfills the diversity, global, and
multicultural requirement.
EDU 410 - Assessment & Technology in Teaching and Learning
3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare undergraduate teacher candidates in all licensure
programs with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively integrate technology
in teaching for student learning and in designing assessment for student learning.
Candidates will understand and apply this knowledge during field experiences to fulfill
Ohio mandates for value added student growth measures, new innovative teacher assessment
measures (e.g. edTPA) and national legislative and judicial mandates (e.g. Higher
Education Opportunity Act, 2008; IDEA, 2004; NCLB, 2001) aligned with the professional,
local, state, and national standards including the common core standards. Candidates
will understand and apply the transformational concepts of universal design for learning
(UDL) principles and develop technological, pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK)
to teach the full spectrum of students in diverse classrooms in the 21st century.
Co-requisites: Adolescent and Young Adult and Multi-Age Program - one methods course
from: EDU 346, EDU 353, 354, 355, MTH 352, ART 337; Middle Childhood Program - one
methods course from: EDU 347, EDU 349a, EDU 349b, EDU 349c; Intervention Specialists
Program - one methods course from: EDU 330, EDU 331, EDU 350, EDU 351; Early Childhood
Program - two methods courses from: EDU 339, EDU 333a, EDU 333b, EDU 333c.
EDU 487 - Supervised Teaching: Adolescence to Young Adult or Multi-Age
12 Credits
Full-time, full-semester supervised student teaching in the student's area of licensure.
The student teacher assumes responsibility for the full teaching load of the cooperating
teacher including planning, teaching, evaluating and managing/disciplining, and teacher
duties.
Prerequisites: EDU 346 and Content Methods Course: EDU 353, EDU 354, EDU 355, MTH
352, or ART 337; and EDU 379A. Co-requisite: EDU 488 or equivalent.
EDU 488 - Teaching Seminar: Adolescent to Young Adult or Multi-Age
1 Credit
A discussion of various professional education topics and a sharing of teaching experiences
that assist the student in the transition from student to professional teacher. The
Program Completion Portfolio is prepared and presented during EDU 488.
Co-requisite: EDU 487.
ENV 111 - Astronomy
3 Credits
Study of the heavens. Topics include the life cycle of stars, phases of the moon,
a descriptive study of the planets and constellations, and the evolution of our concept
of the universe from Ptolemaic beliefs to modern cosmology. Includes laboratory.
ENV 113 - Geology
4 Credits
An introduction to physical geology with an emphasis on those processes acting to
create rocks and minerals, landforms, and structures in and on the earth. Includes
laboratory.
ENV 115 - Environmental Science
4 Credits
Study the complex relationships between the Earth, the atmosphere, and living things,
with a critical evaluation of human impacts on natural processes. This is an interdisciplinary
class that builds from topics that include meteorology, oceanography, biology, chemistry,
physics, and economics. Discover the science behind real world problems facing society
and emerging solutions to those problems. Includes laboratory.
Not open to students with credit for ENV 110 and 112 and 114.
MTH 240 - Calculus I
4 Credits
Topics include relations and functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, Mean Value
Theorem, extrema, curve sketching, related rates, differentiation of exponential,
logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, introduction to Integral Calculus, the fundamental
theorems of Calculus, elementary methods of integration, and applications.
The laboratory component of the course emphasizes mathematical modeling, problem solving,
and written/oral communication and will require the use of graphing calculators and
mathematical software.
Prerequisite: MTH 160 or placement.
MTH 241 - Calculus II
4 Credits
Topics include a continuation of Integral Calculus, integration techniques, integration
of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic
functions, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, parametric
curves, polar coordinates, series and sequences, and applications.
The laboratory component of the course emphasizes mathematical modeling, problem solving,
and written/oral communication and will require the use of graphing calculators and
mathematical software.
Prerequisite: MTH 240.
PHY 219 - General Physics I
4 Credits
A calculus-aided study of mechanics: translational and rotational motion, the laws
of conservation of energy and momentum, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, and basic
thermodynamics; includes laboratory.
Prerequisite: MTH 240 or equivalent.
PHY 220 - General Physics II
4 Credits
A calculus-aided study of electricity and magnetism, optics, introductory modern physics,
and simple harmonic waves; includes laboratory.
Co-requisite: MTH 241.