Natural Sci Education Courses CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION Director: Michael I. Cousens Location: Science Lab 403M Telephone: 626-6160 Effective science education of the citizenry requires rich and active experiences with the content and methods of science throughout life. To this end the Center for Science Education seeks to share the resources and expertise of the faculties at WSC with the surrounding schools and community. The Center for Science Education offers Natural Science Education electives for the Masters of Education program (School of Education). NSE 610 through NSE 650 are especially appropriate for enhancing content, understanding, and pedagogy for teachers of grades K-6. NSE 650 through NSE 690 are designed for teachers of grades 7- 12. Masters students may also obtain elective credit by registering for 503 level courses through science department chairs. Representative activities of the Center include: • supporting the Ott Planetarium and WSC Museum of Natural Sciences • informing students of the opportunities available i science education in • coordinating formal and informal workshops for area teachers • sponsoring programs by which area K-12 students and their teachers visit the campus and utilize its resources • sponsoring pre-student teaching opportunities for WSC science students to lead activities in area schools • seeking outside funding for teacher enhancement programs and to conduct research in science teaching • participation in state level activities regarding curriculum, certification, and teacher performance • administering science electives for the Masters of Education Program m NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (Master of Education Courses) The center for Science Education offers Natural Science Education electives for the Masters of Education program (School of Education). NSE 610 through NSE 650 are especially appropriate for enhancing content, understanding, and pedagogy for teachers of grades K-6. NSE 650 through NSE 690 are designed for teachers of grades 7-12. Masters students may also obtain elective credit by registering for 503 level courses through science department chairs. NSE 610 Life Science for Elementary Teachers (5) This course provides a background in concepts relating to living organisms and the interactions among them and their environment. The flexibility of these concepts is examined in light of research activities. NSE 620 Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (5) 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. NSE 630 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (5) 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. NSE 650 Understanding Science (3) This course examines the definition of science, the process of science, and the role of science in society. NSE 660 Life Science for Secondary Teachers (5) 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. NSE 670 Physics for Secondary Teachers (5) A backround 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. NSE 680 Chemistry for Secondary Teachers (5) 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. NSE 690 Earth Science for Secondary Teachers (5) 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 (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are Museum/Planetarium General Information 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. MUSEUM Location: Lind Lecture Hall Telephone: 626-6653 The Museum of Natural Science is an educational facility available to students in elementary and secondary schools, college students, and members of the community. Exhibits of interest include Plate Tectonics, Valley Glaciation, Continental Glaciation, The World of Neanderthal Man, the Grand Canyon District, Edward S. Curtis Indian Photographs, the Cougar/Eagle Diorama, the Ichthyosaur, Dimentrodon, Allosaurus, Sabertooth Tiger, Petroglyphs, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals, fossils, and geological models. Teachers wishing instructional materials and/or activities concerning the Museum's exhibits should contact the Director of the Museum of Natural Science, 626-6653. The Museum is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on holidays. PLANETARIUM Location: Lind Lecture Hall, LL203 Telephone: 626-6206 The Planetarium, featuring a 30-foot hemispherical dome, is used for instruction in undergraduate astronomy classes. It is also a science education facility featuring programs of interest to elementary students, secondary students, and the general public. For the general public, a program featuring some topic of current interest in astronomy is given one evening a week. Any teacher wishing instructional materials or wanting to set up an appointment for a class visit should contact the Director of the Planetarium, 626-6163, or the Director of the Center for Science Education, 626-6160. PRE-MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Emphases: Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Adviser: Gloria Z. Wurst SL409M, 626-6169 David S. Havertz SL405, 626-6171 Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Emron A. Jensen SL 406, Pre-Veterinary Medicine 626-6167 General Requirements: Students pursuing one of the following programs should satisfy the pre-professional requirements while completing an appropriate major or minor within the School of Natural Sciences. Students should work closely with both their pre- professional adviser and their academic major adviser. Since the course loads are typically heavy, and the requirements and application procedures vary among the programs, students should plan their academic strategies early and with full information. Specific Requirements: Pre-Medicine: The goal of the pre-medical program is to prepare students for a national competitive examination (the MCAT) and for medical school courses. The pre-medical program is compatible with a variety of majors. Pre-medical classes and/or emphasis information exists within several Departments of the School of Natural Sciences. Students should be familiar with requirements in the WSC Catalog and consult with the pre-medical adviser and with an adviser in their major department. • Pre-Medicine courses required (80 credit hours): AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses are not acceptable to medical schools. • English: one full year is required; take the standard Engl 101 and 102, plus one additional course, e.g., Engl 210 (3), 225 (3), or 321 (3); or Commun HU102 (3). • Chem NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4);PhsxNSlll (4),NS112(4),NS113(4), 114(1), 115(1), 116 (1) or equivalent. • Math: one full year, usually Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5) or equivalent • Micro NS205 (5); Zool NS201 (5), NS211 (5), 330 (5). • Pre-Medicine courses to elect from (none required): Refer to the pre-medicine emphases in the departments of Chemistry, Microbiology-Botany, and Zoology and consult with advisors. Pre-Dentistry (87 credit hours required): • Zool NS160 (5), NS211 (5), NS212 (5) or 405 (5); 330 (5) or 410 (5); 412 (5), 420 (5), • Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5). • Phsx NS111 (4), NS112 (4), NS113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116(1). • Chem NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4). • Pre-Dentistry courses to elect from (None required): Zool 412 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 450 (5), 455 (4); Micro NS205 (5), 305 (5), 315 (5), 325 (5); Engl 204 (2-5), 107 (3); Econ SS101 (4); Bus Adm 101 (4). Pre-Optometry (105 credit hours required): • Zool NS160 (5), NS201 (5), 420 (5), (405 (5) recommended). • Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5), 141 (3), 211 (5), (212 (5), (213 (5) recommended). Micro 205 (5). • Phsx NS111 (4), NS112 (4), NS113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116(1). Requirements continued next page Student Services Interdisc. 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