PHYS 1800 Physical Science for Elementary Educators I (3 hrs.)
This is a laboratory-based course specifically designed for prospective elementary teachers. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing meaningful and functional understanding of key physics concepts and their interrelations; to provide students with open-ended problem solving environments that facilitate insight in the nature of science as an intellectual activity; to explore alternate conceptions of scientific phenomena; to help students develop more positive attitudes about science and increase their confidence in their ability to do science.

GEOG 1900 Earth Science for Elementary Educators I (3 hrs.)
This is a laboratory-based course specifically designed for prospective elementary teachers. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing meaningful and functional understanding of key earth science concepts and their interrelations; to provide students with open-ended problem solving environments that facilitate insight in the nature of science as an intellectual activity; explore alternate conceptions of scientific phenomena; to help students develop more positive attitudes about science and increase their confidence in their ability to do science.

BIOS 2700 Life Science for Elementary Educators II (3 hrs.)
This laboratory-based course is a continuation of SCI 1700 and is designed for prospective elementary teachers. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing meaningful and functional understanding of key biological concepts and their interrelations; to provide students with open-ended problem solving environments that facilitate insight into the nature of science as an intellectual activity; to explore alternate conceptions of scientific phenomena; to help students develop more positive attitudes about science and increase their confidence in their ability to do science.

SCI 2800 Physical Science for Elementary Educators II (3 hrs.)
This laboratory-based course is a continuation of SCI 1800 and is designed for prospective elementary teachers. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing meaningful and functional understanding of key physics concepts and their interrelations; to provide students with open-ended problem solving environments that facilitate insight into the nature of science as an intellectual activity; to explore alternate conceptions of scientific phenomena; to help students develop more positive attitudes about science and increase their confidence in their ability to do science.

GEOS 2900 Earth Science for Elementary Educators II (3 hrs.)
This laboratory-based course is a continuation of SCI 1900 and is designed for prospective elementary teachers. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing meaningful and functional understanding of key earth science concepts and their interrelations; to provide students with open-ended problem solving environments that facilitate insight into the nature of science as an intellectual activity; to explore alternate conceptions of scientific phenomena; to help students develop more positive attitudes about science and increase their confidence in their ability to do science. Geosciences 2900 Syllabus

SCI 4040 Teaching of Secondary Science (3 hrs.)
This course addresses the topics of teaching and learning of science at the secondary level. It is designed for those in secondary education who intend to be certified to teach the earth, life, or physical sciences (physics and chemistry) and focuses on the issue of how students learn science concepts and problem-solving skills in meaningful ways. The course develops models of effective instructional strategies designed to promote student learning and understanding of science concepts and processes. Practical methods for demonstrating, using models, planning laboratory experiences, managing science equipment, and safety concerns are developed and discussed. Students also work in discipline-specific groups to address issues unique to that area of science and the science classroom. Prerequisites: 15 hours of science in a certifiable science discipline and ED 3020 which may be taken concurrently with this course.

SCI 5600 Science Workshop for Teachers (1-3 hrs.)
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts of science. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers. It is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. It is intended for delivery in a one to two week workshop format. Prerequisite: Teacher certification or baccalaureate plus work toward certification.

SCI 5700 Life Science Workshop for Teachers (1-3 hrs.)
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts in biology. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers. It is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. It is intended for delivery in a one to two week workshop format. Prerequisite: Teacher certification or baccalaureate plus work toward certification.

SCI 5800 Chemistry Workshop for Teachers (1-3 hrs.)
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts in chemistry. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers. It is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. It is intended for delivery in a one to two week workshop format. Prerequisite: Teacher certification or baccalaureate plus work toward certification.

SCI 5850 Physics Workshop for Teachers (1-3 hrs.)
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts in physics. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers. It is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. It is intended for delivery in a one to two week workshop format. Prerequisite: Teacher certification or baccalaureate plus work toward certification.

SCI 5900 Earth Science Workshop for Teachers (1-3 hrs.)
This course will involve participants in several activities especially designed to help them achieve an understanding of some of the important concepts in earth science. This course is designed and taught to address the needs of K-12 teachers. It is a variable topics course and may be repeated for credit if different topics are involved. It is intended for delivery in a one to two week workshop format. Prerequisite: Teacher certification or baccalaureate plus work toward certification.

SCI 5980 Readings in Science (1-4 hrs.)
To be used by students seeking work in topics not otherwise available. The student is limited to not more than four hours in all reading courses and work must be completed under a member of the graduate faculty.