Biology Option 2: Biology Teaching

General Education

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

BIOL 171 — Principles of Biology

4

CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I or

CHEM 101— Survey of Chemistry

4

*MATH 152 — College Algebra and MATH 141 or

MATH 175 — Calculus I

3-4

EDSE 499C — Teacher in Today's Schools

2

General Education Total

37-40

*Students taking MATH 152 as a general education core class must also complete MATH 141 as an additional requirement; core remains 3 hours. Students having an ACT below 22 will take MATH 141 as a general elective.

Program Requirements

BIOL 210 — General Zoology

4

BIOL 215 — General Botany

4

BIOL 317 — Principles of Microbiology

4

BIOL 461 — Ecology

3

BIOL 234 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 235 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 304 — Genetics

3

BIOL 380 — Cell Biology

3

BIOL 402 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Field Experiences in Teaching

3

BIOL 403 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Field Experiences in Teaching

3

Advanced Biology Elective

3

Students must complete one of the following courses:

BIOL 318, BIOL 334, BIOL 407, BIOL 409, BIOL 431, BIOL 433, BIOL 438, BIOL 437, or BIOL 450

Program Requirements Total

39

Supplemental Requirements

CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II or

4

CHEM 201 — Survey of Organic Chemistry

 

BIOL/CHEM 301 — Fundamentals of Biochemistry

4

ESS 108 — Physical Geology

4

PHYS 201 — Elementary Physics I

3

PHYS 201A — Elementary Physics I Laboratory

1

Teacher Education Requirements

EDF 207 — Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211 — Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311 — Learning Theories and Assessment in Education

3

EDSE 312 — Educational Methods and Technology

3

EDSE 416 — Clinical Practice

12

EDSE 483 — Classroom Organization and Mngt. for Secondary Teachers

3

EDSP 230 — Education of Exceptional Children

3

Teacher Education Requirements Total

30

Components of Degree Requirement

General Education

37-40

Program Requirements

39

Supplemental Requirements

16

Teacher Education Requirements

30

Degree Requirement Total

123-125