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SCI 110: Global Themes of Science

The themes of energy, evolution, and systems & interactions will be used to examine conceptual connections between biological, earth and physical sciences. Emphasis will be given to strategies best suited to teach these unifying global themes of science.

Prerequisite: BIOL 21, CHEM 35, GEOL 103

Number of Units: 3

SCED 174: Science Pedagogy for Learning Assistants

This is a service learning course in which students will investigate how people learn and how to teach as they are immersed in teaching roles in the San Jos茅 community that will involve them acting as: instructors leading small groups in science after school activities, facilitators assisting teaching with student centered activities and tutors providing personalized assistance.

Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 1A, CHEM 30A, MATH 19

Number of Units: 3

SCED 175: Classroom Experience in Science Teaching

Investigations of teaching career choices based on classroom experiences. Fulfills pre-professional experience requirement for K-12 science teaching. Repeatable for credit with instructor consent.

Pre/Corequisite: Upper division standing

Number of Units: Credit/No Credit

Minimum 80 - 120 class hours of classroom, lab or field teaching in appropriate single subject, grades K-12 and related teaching activities/seminar.

Prerequisite: SCED 173 (Science Credential Candidates must complete SCED 173 with a grade of "B' or better, "B-" not accepted) and joint approval of the Science Education Program and the Secondary Education Department.

Number of Units: 8

Introduction to techniques and procedures of scientific research. Each student required to prepare and defend a working outline of a master's thesis or project in his or her area of concentration.

Misc/Lab: Lecture/Seminar 3 hours

Notes: Introductory course in statistics or equivalent recommended

Number of Units: 3

*Spring course

Analysis of current trends in science curriculum and instruction. Orientation for the philosophy and scope of the program. emphasis on development of a theory of instruction and curriculum in science with implications for practice.

Misc/Lab: Lecture/Seminar 3 hours

Notes: Teaching experience preferred. Must be taken during first year in program

Number of Units: 3

Introduction to science education data analysis methods and techniques. Students will engage in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

Number of Units: 3

Selected topics in natural science or science education.

Number of Units: 1 - 3

*Spring course

Theory and practice, instructional techniques, and materials for science in secondary schools.

Pre/Corequisites: EDSC 172A, EDSC 173, EDSC 184X and Secondary Science Education Advisor approval

Number of Units: 3

Provides a format for the presentation and discussion or original work by faculty, guest investigators and graduate students.

Number of Units: 3

*Spring course

Research in science education under the supervision of a faculty member associated with the science education program.

Grading: Credit/No Credit

Number of Units: 1 - 6 

Project development for Plan B MA Natural Science students, to be carried out under direct supervision of a faculty member and committee. Seminar presentation required upon final completion of project.

Grading: Credit/No Credit

Number of Units: 1 - 6

Resources and innovations for science curriculum development and instruction. An interface with people and facilities which can enhance Bay Area science instruction.

Corequisite: SCED 184Y or SCED 184Z

Notes: Also open to experienced teachers

Grading: Credit/No Credit

Number of Units: 2

Continued Work on Thesis

Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a preceding semester in a project or thesis class.

Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

Grading: Credit/No Credit/No Degree Credit

Number of Units: 1

Note(s): No Degree Credit