236 MED 6630. Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the formation, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to elementary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive altitudes toward science. MED 6640. The World As A Classroom (1-3) variable title This course is designed to provide enrichment opportunities for those who undertake either domestic or foreign travel to participate in study tours, research, and other professional development experiences. It offers participants an opportunity to learn outside the classroom in locations available only through travel. MED 6650. Understanding Science (3) This course will examine the nature of science, the philosophy of science, and research in science education. Students will engage in authentic scientific research. MED 6661. Life Science for Secondary Teachers: Zoology (3) This course examines basic concepts relating to living organisms, interactions among them, and relationships with their environment. Concepts of structure, function, ecology, behavior, and evolution will be investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Content relates to current areas of public concern and advances in the life sciences. MED 6662. Life Science for Secondary Teachers: Microbiology (3) This course examines basic concepts relating to living organisms, interactions among them, and relationships with their environment. Concepts of structure, function, ecology, behavior, and evolution will be investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Content relates to current areas of public concern and advances in the life sciences. MED 6663. Life Science for Secondary Teachers: Botany (3) This course examines basic concepts relating to living organisms, interactions among them, and relationships with their environment. Concepts of structure, function, ecology, behavior, and evolution will be investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Content relates to current areas of public concern and advances in the life sciences. MED 6670. Physics for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in the basic concepts of physics is provided. Topics include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Laboratories investigate concepts applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities associate science content with appropriate activities designed to develop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MED 6680. Chemistry for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in the basic concepts related to matter, its properties, and its reactions is provided. Laboratories investigate concepts applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities associate science content with appropriate activities designed to develop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MED 6691. Earth Science for Secondary Teachers: Geology (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the information, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet's lithosphere are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MED 6692. Earth Science for Secondary Teachers: Meteorology (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the inf ormation, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet's atmosphere are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MED 6693. Earth Science for Secondary Teachers: Oceanography (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the information, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet's hydrosphere are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC MASTER LEVEL COURSES Refer to the Master Level courses listed under the Master of English (MENG), Health (HLTH), History (HIST), Nutrition (NUTR), Physical Education (PEP), Recreation (REC), and Telecommunications & Business Education (TBE). DEPARTMENT Child and Family Studies Chain Dr. Chloe D. Merrill Location: McKay Education Building, Room 204 Telephone Contact: Michelle Checkman 801-626-7151 Advisor Darcy Gregg 801-626-6411 Professors: James Bird, Chloe Merrill; Associate Professors: Randy Chatelain, Paul Schvaneveldt; Assistant Professors: Wei Qiu; Instructors: Joyce Buck, Carole Haun, Volkan Sahin, Sherrie West I he Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education by providing majors in the following areas: Early Childhood (Bachelor's and Associate of Applied Science), Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. Minors in Child Development and Family Studies are also offered. Family studies is also an area available for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS). Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where preschool laboratory experience is provided for practical application. Practical experience is built into all areas of study. Honors credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Preparation for graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. Child and Family Studies Department Policies All Child and Family Studies courses must have been taken within the last 10 years to count towards major/minor requirements. The Child and Family Studies Department will only accept two non-articulated transfer courses for the major/minor. Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog