366 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education MED 6620 - Physical Science for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Basic concepts of the physical sciences (chemistry and physics) are covered. The importance of the scientific method and the design of experiments is addressed as well as basic facts and discoveries. Hands-on laboratory activities are an important part of the course. MED 6630 - Earth Science for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 attitudes toward science. MED 6640 - The World As A Classroom Credits: (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. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours. MED 6650 - Understanding Science Credits: (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 Credits: (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 Credits: (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 Credits: (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 Credits: (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 Credits: (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 Credits: (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 Credits: (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 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 Credits: (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 planets 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. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog