Science Education Course Descriptions

0124 CONCEPTS IN SCIENCE

Secondary level concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and the Biological Sciences, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: department approval)

3123 SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Methods and materials in presentation of elementary science. (Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 and PSCI 1114)

3224 EARTH, SPACE, & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOR ELEM MAJ

An introduction to geology, astronomy, meteorology, and environmental science with laboratory for elementary majors. This course will also discuss the interrelationship between biotic and abiotic components of the environment and the influence human activities have on the environment. This course cannot count toward any major or minor in the departments of biological or physical sciences. (Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 and PSCI 1114)

4243 FIELD GEOLOGY

Geological field sites in southern Oklahoma will be visited for observation and collection of rock, mineral, and fossil samples. (Prerequisite: PSCI 1214)

4903 METHODS AND MEDIA IN SCIENCE

Survey of curriculum content and teaching materials and methods for mid-level and secondary science instruction. (Will not count toward a major or minor in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.) (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

4951 SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT

The history and philosophy of science presented from the structure of paradigm shifts and scientific revolutions. (Prerequisites: Junior status in the Honors Program OR permission of the program)

4960 DIRECTED READING

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval )

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Individualized project selected with the advice of the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)

4980 SEMINAR

Small group study of topic announced by department (Prerequisite: department approval)

4990 RESEARCH

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)

5403 SCIENCE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

An incorporation of scientific principles and concepts into modern innovative curricula.

5903 SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Introduction to modern science teaching techniques and curricula.

5960 DIRECTED READINGS

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Individualized project selected with the advice of the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)

5980 SEMINAR

Small group study of topic announced by department (Prerequisite: department approval)

5990 RESEARCH

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval.