304 College of Science Biology Composite Teaching (BS) Program Prerequisite: Must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Minor: Not required. Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). 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 (see Enrollment Services and Information). Biology Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Biology Composite Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements: MICR 2054, GEO 1110, CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210, PHYS 1010, CHF 1500, COMM 1020, and MATH 1050. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Biological Science Courses Required (46 credit hours) BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function (4) BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology (4) ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I (4) and ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II (4) ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology (4) or ZOOL 3600 - 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 (l) or MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety (l) or BTNY 3000+ - Electives (3) or ZOOL 3000+ - Electives (3) or 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 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) or • BTNY 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) or • MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) • BTNY 4800 - Individual Research (2) or • MICR 4800 - Directed Research (1-2) or • ZOOL 4800 - Problems in Zoology (1-4) Support Courses Required (23-25 credit hours) CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry (5) and CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (5) or CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I (5) and CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (5) GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics (3) or PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I (5) MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra (4) HIST 3350 - History and 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. Zoology (BS) Program Prerequisite: Not required. Minor: Required. Grade Requirements: Zoology majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students are required to earn a grade of "C" in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. Zoology majors must have a grade of "C-" or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the major. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 40 of these are required within Zoology. A total of 40 upper division hours is required (courses number 3000 and above); 32 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Zoology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. The department secretary can also assist students. Call 801-626-6165 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (Enrollment Services and Information). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following Zoology courses will satisfy general education requirements: ZOOL 1010, ZOOL 1020, ZOOL 1030 and ZOOL 1370. Students are encouraged to take general education courses concurrently with courses in the major. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog