Bachelor of Science, Major in Composite Science
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1411 | General Botany 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 1436 | Foundations Of Science 2 | 4 |
| MATH 1316 | Plane Trigonometry 3 | 3 |
| or MATH 1410 | Elementary Functions | |
| Major Core | ||
| BIOL 1413 | General Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 2440 | Introductory Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| GEOG 1401 | Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GEOL 1403 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 1404 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| 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 1403 | Stars & Galaxies 4 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2323/2123 | Organic Chemistry I: Lecture | |
| GEOL 3330 | Oceanography 5 | 3 |
| STAT 3379 | Statistical Methds in Practice | 3 |
| Teacher Certification | ||
| BIOL 3390 | Science Teaching Methods | 3 |
| CISE 3384 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| CISE 4364 | Mth Tch Secondary Schools | 3 |
| CISE 4378 | Content Literacy | 3 |
| CISE 4379 | Differentiated Pedagogy | 3 |
| CISE 4380 | Respon Of Pro Educator | 3 |
| CISE 4394 | Creatng Env For Lrng-Secondary | 3 |
| CISE 4396 | Std Tch Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| CISE 4397 | Std Tch Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | 9-14 | |
| Total Hours | 124-129 | |
Note: If the math requirement for CHEM 1411 is not met, one of the designated math courses, such as MATH 1314, may need to be taken, which will add 3 semester credit hours to the degree plan.
| 1 | PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101 recommended for Core Curriculum requirement Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and the major.. |
| 2 | BIOL 1411 and BIOL 1436 satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). and the major. |
| 3 | MATH 1316* and MATH 1410 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics)as well as the major. In addition, MATH 1410 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). *Preferred since this course fulfills the prerequisite for PHYS 1301. |
| 4 | PHYS 1403 taken for Biology and Earth Science concentration, and CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123 taken for Chemistry and Physics concentration. |
| 5 | GEOL 3330 taken for Biology, Earth Science, and Physics Concentration, and CHEM 3438 taken for Chemistry concentration. . |
Concentrations
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 9-12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Concentration | ||
| Choose three of the following: | 9-10 | |
| Life in the Universe | ||
| Cosmic Catastrophes | ||
| Modern Physics I | ||
| Electronics & Circuit Analysis | ||
| Astronomy and Astronomy Laboratory | ||
| Light And Optics | ||
| Intro To Solid State Physics | ||
| Total Hours | 9-10 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Concentration | ||
| Choose three of the following: | 12 | |
| Plant Taxonomy | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Introductory Genetics | ||
| Wildlife Biology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Histology | ||
| Plant Morphology | ||
| Aquatic Biology | ||
| General Entomology | ||
| Vertebrate Natural History | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Concentration | ||
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry II: Lecture and Organic Chemistry II: Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 3367 | Intro Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Biochemistry II | ||
| Air Quality 1 | ||
| Discoveries In Chm & Textiles | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Total Hours | 13-14 | |
| 1 |
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 | ||
| Component Area V | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 | ||
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area IX | 1 | ||
| BIOL 14111 | 4 | BIOL 14361 | 4 | ||
| MATH 1316 or 14102 | 3 | CHEM 1411 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 | ||
| Component Area VII | 3 | Component Area VIII3 | 3 | ||
| BIOL 1413 | 4 | Component Area IX | 3 | ||
| CHEM 1412 | 4 | PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | 4 | ||
| GEOG 1401 | 4 | GEOL 1403 | 4 | ||
| 18 | 17 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| BIOL 2440 | 4 | Concentration Courses | 6-10 | CISE 3384 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3-4 | BIOL 3390 | 3 | CISE 4380 | 3 |
| CHEM 2323 & CHEM 2123 (or PHYS 1403)4 | 4 | GEOL 3330 or CHEM 34385 | 3 | CISE 4378 | 3 |
| GEOL 1404 | 4 | STAT 3379 | 3 | ||
| PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 | 4 | ||||
| 19-20 | 15-19 | 9 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| CISE 4364 | 3 | CISE 4394 | 3 | ||
| CISE 4379 | 3 | CISE 4396 | 3 | ||
| CISE 4397 | 3 | ||||
| 6 | 9 | ||||
| Total Hours: 124-129 | |||||
| 1 | BIOL 1411 and BIOL 1436 satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the major. |
| 2 | MATH 1316* and MATH 1410 satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) as well as the major. In addition, MATH 1410 satisfies one semester credit hour for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). *Preferred since this course fulfills the prerequisite for PHYS 1301. |
| 3 | PHYS 1301 recommended for Core Curriculum requirement Component Area VIII. |
| 4 | PHYS 1403 taken for Biology and Earth Science concentration, and CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123 taken for Chemistry and Physics Concentration. |
| 5 | GEOL 3330 taken for Biology, Earth Science, and Physics Concentration, and CHEM 3438 taken for Chemistry Concentration. |
Note: If the math requirement for CHEM 1411 is not met, one of the designated math courses, such as MATH 1314, may need to be taken, which will add 3 semester credit hours to the degree plan.
Concentrations
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 9-12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Concerntration | ||
| Choose three of the following: | 9-10 | |
| Life in the Universe | ||
| Cosmic Catastrophes | ||
| Modern Physics I | ||
| Electronics & Circuit Analysis | ||
| Astronomy and Astronomy Laboratory | ||
| Light And Optics | ||
| Intro To Solid State Physics | ||
| Total Hours | 9-10 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Concentration | ||
| Choose three of the following: | 12 | |
| Plant Taxonomy | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Introductory Genetics | ||
| Wildlife Biology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Histology | ||
| Plant Morphology | ||
| Aquatic Biology | ||
| General Entomology | ||
| Vertebrate Natural History | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Concentration | ||
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry II: Lecture and Organic Chemistry II: Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 3367 | Intro Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Biochemistry II | ||
| Air Quality 1 | ||
| Discoveries In Chm & Textiles | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Total Hours | 13-14 | |
| 1 |
