SCIED 410
Using Technology to Enhance Science Teaching (3) This course explores contemporary practice and research associated with applications of technology to enhance science learning and teaching.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite:
admission to one of the science teaching options in SECED
SCIED 411
Teaching Secondary Science I (3) Introduction to teaching secondary school science, including curriculum, learning theory, media, evaluation as they relate to student progress.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
C I 295 ; appropriate courses for certification option and approval of department
SCIED 412
Teaching Secondary Science II (3) Implementation of science instruction using a variety of modern approaches.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
SCIED 410, SCIED 411
Concurrent:
C I 412W
SCIED 455
Field Natural History for Teachers (3) Ecologically oriented field study course to provide teachers with basic knowledge of natural science resources in school environments.
Effective: Winter 1978
Prerequisite:
3 credits in biological science
SCIED 457
Environmental Science Education (3) Philosophy, techniqus, and skills for teaching environmental science, including curriculum development, fieldwork, and the use of appropriate technologies.
Effective: Fall 2003
Prerequisite:
3 credits of calculus 9 credits of sciences 400-level teaching methods course
SCIED 458
Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3) Interpreting children's science experiences and guiding development of their scientific concepts; a briefing of science content material and its use.
Effective: Spring 2007 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
LL ED 400, LL ED 401, LL ED 402, PSYCH 212 three credits each in biological earth and physical sciences
Concurrent:
C I 495A
OR
C I 495B
;
MTHED 420
SS ED 430W
SCIED 458
Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3) Interpreting children's science experiences and guiding development of their scientific concepts; a briefing of science content material and its use.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
LL ED 400, LL ED 401, LL ED 402 three credits each in biological earth and physical sciences
Concurrent:
C I 495A
OR
C I 495B
;
MTHED 420
SS ED 430W
SCIED 470
Selected Studies in Science Education (1-6) Intensive work on particular issues, trends, or developments in science education for elementary and secondary school teachers.
Effective: Winter 1978
Prerequisite:
Instructional I certification and teaching experience
SCIED 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
SCIED 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
SCIED 497A
Astrobiology for Educators (2) This course will cover topics including: is life beyond Earth possible and the nature of Science. Students will investigate the habitability of Earth, what is life, life in our solar system, life beyond our solar system and the best practices for teaching these concepts to grades 4-12.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
SCIED 497F
(ENGR 497F)
Fundamentals of Science, Technology and Engineering (3) A course focusing on physics content, engineering design principles, and elementary science education pedagogy.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
SCIED 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
SCIED 551
History, Philosophy, & Sociology of Science and Science Teaching (3) Examination of the implications of history, philosophy, and sociology of science for science teaching.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
graduate standing
SCIED 552
Science Teaching and Learning (3) Exploration of the theoretical and empirical foundations of the teaching and learning of science.
Effective: Summer 2009
SCIED 556
The Supervision of Science Curriculum (3) Supervision of elementary and secondary science teachers as they develop K-12 programs in the public schools.
Effective: Winter 1978
Prerequisite:
6 credits in science methods 20 credits in science or equivalent and teaching experience
SCIED 558
Research Problems in Science Teaching (3) Problems and research dealing with curriculum, materials, evaluation, and supervision of science teaching and learning.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
SCIED 412 orSCIED 458 ; teaching experience
SCIED 559
Analysis of Instruction in Elementary Science Education (3) Analysis of the history, issues, trends, and research in elementary science education.
Effective: Winter 1978
Prerequisite:
teaching experience 3 credits in elementary science methods and 18 credits of science courses
SCIED 590
Colloquium (1-3) continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
Effective: Summer 1992
SCIED 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1987
SCIED 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
Effective: Spring 1987
SCIED 597B
Learning Sciences (3) Course acquaints graduate students with the theoretical frameworks, research methods, and current scholarly issues in the emerging domain of the Learning Sciences.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
SCIED 552
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