Science

Andrew S. Ware, ( Professor and Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy)

Science courses are designed for students desiring scientific knowledge and insight but are either majoring in non-scientific subjects or have limited science backgrounds. Enrollment in Science courses may serve as an introduction to further study in the sciences, to fulfill general requirements, or to fill specific requirements of the elementary education major.

Courses

U = Undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.

Science (SCI)

U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 198 Internship Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off-campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Center for Work-Based Learning. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

U 225N General Science: Physical and Chemical Science 5 cr.Offered autumn. Prereq., MATH 100 or equiv. Integrated lectures, discussions, laboratory exercises, and demonstrations on topics in chemical and physical science for prospective elementary school teachers and the non-scientist. A two-hour laboratory session is required each week.

U 226N General Science: Earth and Life Science 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SCI 225N and MATH 130 or equiv. Integrated lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips on topics in earth and biological science for prospective elementary school teachers and the non-scientist. A two-hour laboratory session is required each week and one or two Saturday field trips.

U 296 Independent Study 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently.

U 350 Environmental Perspectives 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Critical analysis of the assumptions and effects of past and present patterns of land use, based on readings drawn from both the sciences and humanities.

U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 396 Independent Study 1-12 cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently.

U 493 Omnibus Variable cr. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.

U 494 Seminar Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Seminars and conferences designed to update teachers on developments in science and technology or to introduce interdisciplinary concepts.

U 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 496 Independent Study 1-12 cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently.

U 497 Research 1-10 cr. (R-10) Offered intermittently.

U 498 Internship Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. See SCI 198. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

U G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U G 596 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently.