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Science


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 coursed 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.

U 125N General Science: Physical and Chemical Science 5 cr. Prereq. Or coreq. Math 130-131 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 127N General Science: Earth and Life Science 5 cr. Prereq. Or coreq. Math 130-131 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 195 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 198 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R-6) 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 Cooperative Education Office.

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

U 350 General Science: Environmental Perspectives 2 cr. 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) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new course, or one-time offerings of current topics.

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

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

U494 Seminar Variable cr. (R-9) 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) 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)

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

U 498 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R-12) See SCI 198.

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

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

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