316 Biology Composite Teaching Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) Advisor: Dr. Sharon Ohlhorst, Director, Center for Science Education 801-626-6160. » 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). An overall GPA of 3.00 is required for admission to the Teacher Education Program. » 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 Dedare your program of study (see page 18). Biology Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to pages 38-43 or either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Biology Composite Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements: MICRLS/SI2054, GEO PS/SI1110, CHEM PS/SI1110 or CHEMPS/SI1210, PHYS PS/SI 1010, CHF SSI500, COMM HU1020, and MATH QL1050. Course Requirements for BS Degree Biological Science Courses Required (46 credit hours) BTNY SI2104 BTNYSI2114 MCRLS/SI2054 ZOOL Sill 10/1120 ZOOL 2200 or ZOOL 4060 ZOOL 3300 ZOOL 3720 or BTNY 4113 BTNY 3454 or ZOOL 3450 or MCR 3154 BTNY 2600 or MCR 2600 or ZOOL 2600 Plant Form and Function (4) Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) Principles of Mcrobiology (4) Principles of Zoology I & II (8) Human Physiology (4) Comparative Physiology (4) Genetics (4) Evolution (3) Plant Evolution (3) Plant Ecology (4) Ecology (4) Microbial Ecology (4) Laboratory Safely (1) Laboratory Safely (1) Laboratory Safely (1) BTNY/ZOOL/MCR 3000+ Electives (3) BTNY 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) or MCR 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) or ZOOL 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) ZOOL 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or BTNY 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or MCR 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) BTNY 4800 Independent Research (1) or MCR 4800 Independent Research (1) or ZOOL 4800 Independent Research (1) Support Courses Required (23-25 credit hours) CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry (5) & CHEM SI1120 Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (5) or CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry I & II (10) GEO PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) PHYS PS/SI1010 Elementary Physics (3) or PHYS PS/SI2010 College Physics I (5) MATH QL1050 College Algebra (4) HIST 3350 History & 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 departmental honors » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 45). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Zoology major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Honors credit for any Zoology course numbered above 3000.* In addition, complete the senior seminar with Zoology department Honors credit and the Zoology thesis. *Permission from the course professor should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program on page 45.) Zoology MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 19 credit hours in Zoology courses. Course Requirements for Minor Zoology Courses Required (19 Credit Hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) ZOOL 3720 Evolution (3) Elective Zoology Courses (8 credit hours) Select 8 credit hours of Zoology courses at or above the 2000 level. Biology teaching minor This minor replaces and is a consolidation of the Botany and Zoology Teaching Minors. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used towards the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 47 credit hours. Students who seled the Zoology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Biology Teaching Minor Science Courses Required (39 credit hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) BTNY SI2014 Plant Form and Fundion (4) Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog