Science Education Graduate Courses

Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.  

For course syllabi, see the departmental website.

SCI  508 SCIENCE TEACHER PRACTICUM      (1)

Observational and participatory experiences designed to enhance skills necessary for successful secondary science teaching.  Pass-fail only.  Prerequisite:  Graduate status or admission to the Teacher Education program.

SCI  560 SECONDARY SCIENCE METHODS       (3)

Development, application, and evaluation of skills needed to be an effective secondary science teacher, including instructional methods, lesson development, and application of teaching standards.  Coconvenes with SCI 460C.  Prerequisite:  Admission to Teacher Education program. Prerequisite or Corequisite:  ECI 522 and Corequisite:  SCI 508

SCI  561 SECONDARY SCIENCE TECHNIQUES       (3)

Development and use of science lab techniques to promote student understanding of science and scientific inquiry.  Coconvenes with SCI 461.  Prerequisite:  Admission to Teacher Education program. Prerequisite or Corequisite:  ECI 522 and SCI 508

SCI  593 PUBLIC SCHOOL IN-SERVICE WORKSHOP     (1-3)

Topical instruction involving exchange of ideas, practical methods, skills, and principles. Normally you may count up to 6 hours of 593 toward your graduate program. Pass-fail only.

SCI  599 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS     (1-4)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular field of study.  May be offered no more than three times before being submitted for a permanent course number.  May be repeated for credit.  Letter grade only.

SCI  610 SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING       (3)

Exploration of effective pedagogical strategies and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students in middle and high school science classrooms.

SCI  611 SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION       (3)

Theories and practices of curriculum development are interwoven to provide middle school and high school teachers with tools to select, implement, or develop science curriculum.

SCI  612 USING SCIENCE ASSESSMENTS TO FACILITATE INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGE       (3)

This course will examine student work and assessment issues in science as they relate to improving student learning and align with standards-based curriculum and instruction.  Letter grade only.

SCI  613 NATURE OF SCIENCE:  HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES       (3)

This course reviews the history of scientific thought from the philosophical perspective.  students will examine the nature of science, the history and philosophy of science for issues in science education.

SCI  620 EXPANDING SCIENCES INTO THE COMMUNITY       (3)

Students will engage in a study of the informal science education opportunities provided by their local community and explore content and methods for integrating informal science education into formal classrooms.

SCI  630 SURVEY OF LITERATURE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION       (3)

In this course, students will become familiar with current research literature in science and it's implications to classroom practice.

SCI  661 COLLEGE SCIENCE TEACHING I:  METHODS       (3)

This course focuses on understanding the nature of and influences on science teaching at the college level and develops skills in the planning and delivery of science instruction.

SCI  662 COLLEGE SCIENCE TEACHING II:  PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT       (3)

This course focuses on issues related to student learning and assessment, course and program planning, professional development opportunities in higher education, and the development of job application and interview skills. Prerequisite:  SCI 661

SCI  685 GRADUATE RESEARCH     (1-6)

Letter grade or pass-fail.  Department consent required.

SCI  697 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH     (1-3)

Letter grade or pass-fail.  Department consent required.

SCI  698 GRADUATE SEMINAR     (1-3)

Letter grade or pass-fail.  Department consent required.