Bachelor of Science, Major in Composite Science

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This degree is housed in several departments and will enable you to teach Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Geology (i.e., Earth Science), and Physics (including astronomy). Because individuals who have this certification can teach several disciplines of science, they are especially sought after by schools. This degree combines core science coursework with the Secondary Education certification. It also allows students to focus in an area of science that interests them. Accordingly, after having completed the common core of science classes, students then focus their remaining coursework in an area of particular interest to them, such as chemistry or geology. Because this degree encompasses several science certifications, it requires 124-129 hours of coursework, depending upon the area of specialization. Below is a summary of the Composite Science degree requirements.

Bachelor of Science, Major in Composite Science
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics)3
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science)8
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)3
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 13
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)4
Degree Specific Requirements
BIOL 1411General Botany 24
BIOL 1436Foundations Of Science 24
MATH 1410Elementary Functions 34
Major Core
BIOL 1413General Zoology4
BIOL 2440Introductory Cell Biology4
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1412General Chemistry II4
GEOG 1401Weather and Climate4
GEOL 1403Physical Geology4
GEOL 1404Historical Geology4
PHYS 1301
PHYS 1101
General Phy-Mechanics & Heat
and General Physics Laboratory I
4
PHYS 1302
PHYS 1102
Gen Phy-Snd,Lght, Elec, & Mag
and General Physics Laboratory II
4
PHYS 1403Stars & Galaxies 44
or CHEM 2323/2123 Organic Chemistry I: Lecture
GEOL 3330Oceanography 53
STAT 3379Statistical Methds In Practice3
Teacher Certification
BIOL 3390Science Teaching Methods3
CISE 3384The Teaching Profession3
CISE 4364Mth Tch Secondary Schools3
CISE 4377Assmt Stdnt Lrng In Secondary3
CISE 4378Content Literacy3
CISE 4380Respon Of Pro Educator3
CISE 4394Creatng Env For Lrng-Secondary3
CISE 4396Std Tch Secondary Classroom3
CISE 4397Std Tch Secondary Classroom3
Concentration Courses 9-14
Total Hours124-129

Concentrations

Geology Concentration
Choose three of the following:9-12
Environmental Geology
Forensic Geology
Economic Geology
Geology Of North America
Plate Tectonics
Structural Geology
Hydrogeology
Geomorphology
Total Hours9-12
Physics Concentration
Choose three of the following: 9-10
Electronics & Circuit Analysis
Astronomy
and Astronomy Laboratory
Light And Optics
Intro To Solid State Physics
Total Hours9-10
Biology Concentration
Choose three of the following:12
Plant Taxonomy
General Ecology
Human Biology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Plant Physiology
Introductory Genetics
Fish Wildlife Recreation Mngt
General Microbiology
Developmental Biology
Histology
Plant Morphology
Aquatic Biology
General Entomology
Vertebrate Natural History
Parasitology
Animal Behavior
Invertebrate Zoology
Cell Biology
Total Hours12
Chemistry Concentration
CHEM 2325
CHEM 2125
Organic Chemistry II: Lecture
and Organic Chemistry II: Lab
4
CHEM 3367Intro Inorganic Chemistry3
Choose two of the following: 6-7
Biochemistry II
Air Quality 1
Discoveries In Chm & Textiles
Environmental Chemistry
Total Hours13-14
First Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Component Area I3Component Area I3 
Component Area V3Component Area VI3 
Component Area VI3BIOL 143614 
BIOL 141114CHEM 14114 
MATH 141024  
 17 14 
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
Component Area IV3Component Area VII3 
Component Area VII3Component Area VIII33 
BIOL 14134Component Area IX3 
CHEM 14124PHYS 1301
PHYS 1101
4 
GEOG 14014GEOL 14034 
 18 17 
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
BIOL 24404Concentration Courses6-10CISE 33843
Concentration Course 3-4BIOL 33903CISE 43803
GEOL 14044GEOL 3330 or CHEM 343853CISE 43783
PHYS 1302
PHYS 1102
4STAT 33793 
PHYS 1403 or CHEM 2323 (and CHEM 2123)44  
 19-20 15-19 9
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
CISE 43643CISE 43943 
CISE 43773CISE 43963 
 CISE 43973 
 6 9 
Total Hours: 124-129

Concentrations

Geolog Concerntration
Choose three of the following:9-12
Environmental Geology
Forensic Geology
Economic Geology
Plate Tectonics
Structural Geology
Hydrogeology
Geology Of North America
Geomorphology
Total Hours9-12
Physics Concerntration
Choose three of the following:9-10
Electronics & Circuit Analysis
Astronomy
and Astronomy Laboratory
Light And Optics
Intro To Solid State Physics
Total Hours9-10
Biology Concentration
Choose three of the following:12
Plant Taxonomy
General Ecology
Human Biology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Plant Physiology
Introductory Genetics
Fish Wildlife Recreation Mngt
General Microbiology
Developmental Biology
Histology
Plant Morphology
Aquatic Biology
General Entomology
Vertebrate Natural History
Parasitology
Animal Behavior
Invertebrate Zoology
Cell Biology
Total Hours12
Chemistry Concentration
CHEM 2325
CHEM 2125
Organic Chemistry II: Lecture
and Organic Chemistry II: Lab
4
CHEM 3367Intro Inorganic Chemistry3
Choose two of the following:6-7
Biochemistry II
Air Quality 1
Discoveries In Chm & Textiles
Environmental Chemistry
Total Hours13-14