Biology Composite Teaching Major
BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS or BA)
Advisor: Dr.
Sharon Ohlhorst, Director, Center for Science Education 801-626-6160.
- » Program Prerequisite: Must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department).
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- » Minor: Not required.
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- » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or
better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
An overall GPA of 3.00 is required for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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- » Credit Hour Requirements: This major
requires 120-124 credit hours. The student must also complete requirements for
a secondary education license as determined by the Jerry and Vicki Moyes
College of Education.
Advisement
Teaching majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in both the College
of Science (call 801-626-6160) and the College of Education (call 801-626-6269).
Admission Requirements
Declare your program of study. Biology
Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure
requirements (see Teacher Education Department
in this catalog).
General Education
Refer to General Requirements or either
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for
the Biology Composite Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements:
MICR LS/SI2054, GEO PS/SI1110, CHEM PS/SI1110 or CHEM PS/SI1210,
PHYS PS/SI1010, CHF SS1500, COMM
HU1020, and MATH QL1050.
Course Requirements for BS Degree
Biological Science Courses Required (46 credit hours)
- BTNY SI2104 Plant Form and Function (4)
- BTNY SI2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4)
- MICR LS/SI2054 Principles of Microbiology (4)
- ZOOL SI1110/1120 Principles of Zoology I & II (8)
- ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4)
or ZOOL 4060 Comparative Physiology (4)
- ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4)
- ZOOL 3720 Evolution (3)
or BTNY 4113 Plant Evolution (3)
- BTNY 3454 Plant Ecology (4)
or ZOOL 3450 Ecology (4)
or MICR 3154 Microbial Ecology (4)
- BTNY 2600 Laboratory Safety (1)
or MICR 2600 Laboratory Safety (1)
or ZOOL 2600 Laboratory Safety (1)
- BTNY/ZOOL/MICR 3000+ Electives (3)
- BTNY 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3)
or MICR 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3)
or ZOOL 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3)
- ZOOL 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3)
or BTNY 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3)
or MICR 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3)
- BTNY 4800 Independent Research (1)
or MICR 4800 Independent Research (1)
or ZOOL 4800 Independent Research (1)
Support Courses Required (23-25 credit hours)
- CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry (5)
& CHEM SI1120 Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (5)
or CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry I & II (10)
- GEO PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3)
- PHYS PS/SI1010 Elementary Physics (3)
or PHYS PS/SI2010 College Physics I (5)
- MATH QL1050 College Algebra (4)
- HIST 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3)
It is recommended that more advanced courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
be taken, especially if graduate studies are planned. These should be discussed in advance
with the advisor.
Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog