either Math QL 1050 & Math 1060 College Algebra (4) Trigonometry (3) Math QL 1080 Precalculus (5) ** *Students planning to attend graduate school in Geology or a related geotechnical area should take Phsx PS/SI2210-SI2220, Physics for Scientists & Engineers, instead of the General Physics series (Phsx PS/SI2010-SI2020). **Students planning to attend graduate school in Geology or a related geotechnical area should also take Math SI 1210/SI 1220, Calculus I and 11 (8). Students planning a career or advanced degree in geospatial applications are encouraged to complete the Geomatics certificate program. Students planning a career or advanced degree in geotechnical applications are encouraged to take Geosci 3060, 3880, 4100, and 4150 as electives. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Earth Science Teaching Major ^^^^^^■■■■B DEGREE ^^^^| Advisor: Dr. Richard Ford, 801-626-6942 » Program Prerequisite: Must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses required for this major. An overall GPA of 3.00 is required for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 63 to 65 of these are required within the major. Teacher Education Certification requires 8 to 9 credit hours of support courses and 31 credit hours of professional education courses (see Teacher Education Department). This major requires a total of 44 upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 13 of these are required Geosciences courses and 31 are Teacher Education courses. Advisement All Earth Science Teaching students are required to meet with a faculty advisor (see above) at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-7139 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In addition, teaching majors are encouraged to consult with an advisor in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18).Earth Science Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. (SeeTeacher Education Department.) General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Math QL1050 or Math QL1080 is recommended for the Quantitative Literacy requirement. The following courses required for the Earth Science Teaching major will also satisfy general education requirements: Botany LS1203, Chem PS/SI 1210, Geosci PS/SI1110, Geosci PS/SI 1130, Geosci PS1540, Phsx PS/SI1030, Phsx PS/SI2010, and Phsx PS/SI2210. The following required education support courses will also satisfy general education requirements: ChFam SS1500 and Comm HU 1020. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Earth Science Courses Geosci PS/SI 1110 Geosci SI 1120 Geosci PS/SI 1130 Geosci 1220 Geosci PS 1540 Geosci 1550 Geosci 2050 Geosci SI3010 Geosci 3150 Geosci 4570 Phsx PS/SI 1030 Botany LS 1203 Required (38 credit hours) Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Meteorology (3) Historical Geology (4) Environmental Geosciences (3) Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) Earth Materials (4) Oceanography & Earth Systems (3) Geomorphology (4) Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) Intro to Astronomy (3) Plant Biology (3) Select one or more of the following for a minimum of 3 aedit hours: Geosci 3060 Structural Geology (4) Geosci 3080 Water Resources (3) Geosci 3180 Paleontology (4) Geosci 3210 Quantemary Environmental Change (3) Geosci 3250 Geology of Utah (3) Geosci 3550 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy (4) Geosci 4210 Intro to Computer Mapping & GIS (4) Geosci 4750 Special Topics in the Geosciences (2-4) Geosci 4800 Independent Research (1-3) Geosci 4950 Advanced Geoscience Fieldtrips (1-3) Required Support Courses (25-27 credit hours) Chem PS/SI 1210/31220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics (10) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers (10) either Math QL 1050 & Math 1060 Math QL 1080 College Algebra (4) Trigonometry (3) Precalculus (5) Recommended Support Courses any additional upper division Geoscience course (numbered 3000 and above) Botany 3214 Soils (4) Botany 3303 Plant Genetics (3) * Botany 3 473 Plant Geography (3) G e ogr 3 06 0 World Environmental Issu es (3) Hist 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) Zool LS 1010 Animal Biology (3) * * Completion of Zool LS1010 and Botany 3303 will allow students to receive the Integrated Science teaching endorsement (7th grade) in addition to the Earth Science endorsement (8th & 9th grade). Physical Science Composite Teaching Major BACHELOR DEGREE See the Department of Physics section of this catalog for program requirements. Geosciences departmental honors » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 8 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 43). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for either the Earth Science Teaching Major, Applied Environmental Geosciences Major or Geology Major, of which at least 15 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG