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Required Coursework for the Single Subject Science Credential
Science credentials designate an area of
emphasis. Candidates select either biology, chemistry, geology or physics.
Each area has its own set of required courses. There are breadth courses
(introductory level classes in all fields) for each discipline and depth
courses (upper division) in each selected field. In addition to the science
courses there are education classes that you must take as well.
Please Note: revised programs
are currently under review for approval by the state. This list of courses
is likely to change as of July 2005. Please maintain contact with the Science
Credential Advisor for updated information.
Biological
Sciences
Chemistry
Geological Sciences
Physical Science
THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3) [fall only]
Physics 100A General Physics (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
Physics 100B General Physics (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
Math 119A Survey of Calculus (3)TOTAL: 46-47 Units
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
THE
FOLLOWING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Biology 345 Comp Animal Physiology (3)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Chemistry 327 Organic Chemistry (3)
Biology 260 Biostatistics (3)
Biology 312 Evolutionary Biology (3)
Biology 340 Molecular Cell Biology (3)
Biology 350 General Ecology (3)
Biology 370 General Genetics (4)
Biology 439 Plant Morphology (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Biology 447 Plant Physiology (3)
Biology 328 Plants & Human Affairs (3)
Microbiol 302I Molecular Biol & Bioethics (3)TOTAL REQUIRED COURSES: 28-29 Units
Microbiol 300I Human Immunology (3)
Biology 303I Coastal Systs Human Impact (3)
IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSE:
Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)AND AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ZOOLOGY COURSES:
Biology 313 Invertebrate Zoology (4)
Biology 324 Vertebrate Zoology (4)
Biology 332 Comparative Anatomy (4)
PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in
specific subject area). Application to the program is made as part
of this course.
CO-REQUISITES: Can be taken
prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300. Must be completed prior
to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary
Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305 Child/Adolescent
Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates
are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards
are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: Students
must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.
Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:
Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
& Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary
Schools
EDSS 450C Curriculum and Methods
in Teaching (in specific subject area)
SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:
(Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference. Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements. Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03
THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3) [fall only]
Physics 100A General Physics (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
Physics 100B General Physics (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
Math 119A Survey of Calculus (3)TOTAL: 46-47 Units
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
THE
FOLLOWING CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Chem 251 Quantitative Analysis (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Chem 320A + B Organic Chemistry (8)
Chem 385 Computer Methods in Chemistry (2)
Chem 441A Biological Chemistry (3)
Chem 451 Instrumental Analysis (4)
Chem 496 Special Problems in Chemistry (2-3)
Math 123 Calculus II (4)
Chem 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)TOTAL REQUIRED SPECIALIZATION COURSES: 30-31 Units
Chem 441B Biological Chemistry
IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING COURSE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF CHEMISTRY:
Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY COURSE SEQUENCES:
Chem 371A + B Physical Chemistry (6)
Chem 377A + B Physical Chemistry (6)
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION COURSES
SB2042 Credential (for students admitted
after August 31, 2003):
PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in
specific subject area). Application to the program is made as part
of this course.
CO-REQUISITES: Can be taken
prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300. Must be completed prior
to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary
Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305 Child/Adolescent
Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates
are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards
are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: Students
must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.
Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:
Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
& Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary
Schools
EDSS 450C Curriculum and Methods
in Teaching (in specific subject area)
SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:
(Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference. Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements. Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03
THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)TOTAL: 47 Units
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3) [fall only]
THE FOLLOWING GEOSCIENCES SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Geology 273 Computer & Statistical Methods in Geology (4)TOTAL: 32 Units
Geology 324 Mineralogy & Crystallog (4)
Geology 341 Paleontology & Biostratig (4)
Geology 343 Stratigraphy / Sediment (4)
Geology 428 Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology
& Petrogenesis (2)
Geology 433 Structural Geology (4)
Geology 450 Summer Field Geology (6)
Math 123 Calculus II (4)
IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE GEOSCIENCES:
THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSE:
Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)AND SPECIALIZATION COURSES AS FOLLOWS:
Geology 429 Igneous & Metamorphic Petrography Lab (2)AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Geology 460 Introd to Geophysics (3)
Geology 461 Introd to Geochemistry (4)
Geology 462 Phys & Chem Earth Interior (3)
PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in
specific subject area). Application to the program is made as part
of this course.
CO-REQUISITES: Can be taken
prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300. Must be completed prior
to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary
Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305 Child/Adolescent
Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates
are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards
are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: Students
must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.
Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:
Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
& Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary
Schools
EDSS 450C Curriculum and Methods
in Teaching (in specific subject area)
SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:
(Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference. Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements. Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03
THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)TOTAL REQUIRED COURSES: 55 Units
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
Math 123 Calculus II (4)
Math 224 Calculus III (4)
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3) [fall only]
THE
FOLLOWING PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
Physics 154-55 Modern Physics and Light (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 310 Mechanics I (3)
Physics 340A Electricity & Magnetism (3)
Physics 330 Exper Optics Spectroscopy (3)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 475 & 476 Modern Optics & Lab (4)
Physics 370 Thermodynamics (3)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 422 Thermal Physics (3)
Physics 380 Fundamentals / Electronics (4)ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Physics 496 Special Problems Physics (2)
Math 364A Ordinary Differ Equations (3)TOTAL: 21-24 Units
Math 370A Applied Mathematics (3)
IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF PHYSICS:
Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)
PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in
specific subject area). Application to the program is made as part
of this course.
CO-REQUISITES: Can be taken
prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300. Must be completed prior
to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary
Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305 Child/Adolescent
Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates
are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards
are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: Students
must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.
Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:
Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
& Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary
Schools
EDSS 450C Curriculum and Methods
in Teaching (in specific subject area)
SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:
(Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference. Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements. Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03