Course Offerings

Science Technology

SCTC 203  COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.  An interdisciplinary introduction to the fundamentals of use of computer technology in the practice of science and mathematics. Topics include an introduction to the fundamentals of acquisition of data using computer integrated instructions, organization and analysis of data using computer software, use of mathematical models, and use of on-line technology for research and retrieval of scientific literature. Prerequisites: MATH 102, CSC 105, and BIOL 101 or 151, or CHEM 112, or PHYS 111 or PHYS 211, or equivalent.           2

SCTC 403  ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.  An advanced interdisciplinary application of computer technology in the practice of science and mathematics. Emphasis will be on group projects that apply fundamentals learned in SCTC 203 to development of understanding of experimental design and execution of computer based laboratory studies, use of mathematical models, and use of on-line technology for research and retrieval of scientific literature. Prerequisite: SCTC 203.   2

Secondary Education

Prior to registering for these courses, the student must be admitted to Teacher Education. Refer to section on Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Level III field experiences require (half-day or full days to total 30 hours) of clinically supervised teaching and learning activities in public school classrooms.

SEED 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a secondary education topic with help from instructor.                1-3

SEED 302  SECONDARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL CONTENT METHODS: (CONTENT AREA) MAJOR. Content methods; assessment/evaluation procedures, curriculum issues; lesson planning; grouping, organizing and managing the classroom; communication and consultation techniques; middle school concepts; and use of state and national curriculum standards. Includes a Level III Field Experience. This course must be taken concurrent with SEED 303. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and prior or concurrent registration in EPSY 330.     2

SEED 303  SECONDARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL CONTENT METHODS: (CONTENT AREA) MINOR.  Complements SEED 302 by focusing on minor content methods; assessment/evaluation procedures; curriculum issues; lesson planning; grouping; organizing and managing the classroom; communication and consultation techniques; middle school concepts; and use of state and national curriculum standards. This course must be taken concurrent with SEED 302. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and prior or concurrent registration in EPSY 330.            1

SEED 401  METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.  Methods of teaching educational technology including the integration of technology to support teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms.       1

SEED/ENGL 450  7-12 TEACHING READING IN THE CONTENT AREA.  Introduction to the teaching of basic reading skills in all content areas in K-12 and secondary education.  Methods, materials, and research findings used in teaching discipline-specific reading. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.    1-3

SEED 471  K-12 SECONDARY EDUCATION CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT.  Current research and practices on establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and equitable learning environment that fosters positive social interaction and active engagement in the K-12 and secondary classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.                    1

SEED 488  7-12 STUDENT TEACHING. Students preparing for teaching in the secondary school will observe, participate and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school.  Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and consent of instructor.  6-10

SEED 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY. A student independently studies a secondary education topic with help from instructor.                 1-4