EMU | General Science Elementary Form XX Program Information

Attachment 3

(Form XX)

Summary of Course Requirements for Specialty Studies Program

Institution:

Eastern Michigan University

Date:

9/26/03

Specialty Studies Program:

DI – Integrated Elementary Science

Program Standards:

Standards Date:

Program Contact Person(s):

Dr. Olga Nelson

DIRECTIONS: On the matrix below, list the required courses for this specialty program. Also indicate the number of electives and any special considerations that apply. In addition to listing the course title, course number, and course semester hours, please indicate whether the course is required for the secondary major or minor, elementary major or minor, the K-12 major or minor, and/or an endorsement.

Course Title ⁽¹⁾	Course Number	Sem. Hours ⁽²⁾	Secondary ⁽³⁾		Elementary ⁽³⁾		K-12 ⁽³⁾		Additional Endorse-ments ⁽⁴⁾
			Maj.	Min.	Maj.	Min.	Maj.	Min.
Exploration of the Universe	ASTR 203 or	3			X	X
Principles of Astronomy	ASTR 205	4			X	X
Physics for Elementary Teachers	PHY 100	3			X	X
Teaching Elementary Physical Science	PHY 311	3			X
Chemistry for Elementary Teachers	CHEM 101	3			X	X
Earth Science for Elementary Teachers	ESSC 202	3			X	X
Weather and Climate for Elementary Teachers	ESSC 311	3			X
Biology and the Human Species	BIOL 105	4			X
Life Science for Elementary Teachers	BIOL 303	3			X	X
Minor Choose two courses from the following 3 restricted electives.
Teaching Elementary Physical Science	PHY 311	3				X
Weather and Climate for Elementary Teachers	ESSC 311	3				X
Biology and the Human Species	BIOL 105					X
Choose electives from those listed below: Major: 10-11 cr. hrs. Minor – 2-3 cr. hrs. (For minor, from courses not previously chosen)
*Department of Biology:*Biology and the Human Species	BIOL 105	4				X
Field Biology	BIOL 205	2			X	X
Global Ecology and the Environment	BIOL 324	4			X	X
Economic Botany	BOTN 215	4			X	X
General Botany	BOTN 221	4			X	X
General Zoology	ZOOL 222	4			X	X
*Department of Chemistry:* Chemistry and Society or	CHEM 115/116	4			X	X
Fundamentals of Chemistry	CHEM 117/118	4			X	X
Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry	CHEM 120	4			X	X
General Chemistry	CHEM 121/122	4			X	X
*Department of Physics and Astronomy:*Astronomical Investigation	ASTR 204	1			X	X
Astronomy for Elementary Teachers	ASTR 311	3			X	X
Physical Science in the Arts	PHY 101	4			X	X
Physical Science	PHY 110	4			X	X
Teaching Elementary Physical Science	PHY 311	3				X
Electricity for Elementary Teachers	PHY 312	3			X	X
*Department of Geography and Geology :* The Dynamic Earth System	ESSC 110	4			X	X
The Earth System Through Time	ESSC 111	4			X	X
National Parks and Monuments	ESSC 114	2			X	X
National Environmental Hazards	ESSC 208	3			X	X
Rocks and Minerals	ESSC 229	3			X	X
Essentials of Oceanography for Elementary Teachers	ESSC 307	3			X	X
Weather and Climate for Elementary Teachers	ESSC 311	3				X
Plate Tectonics for Elementary Teachers	ESSC 312	3			X	X
Weather and the Environment for Elementary Teachers	ESSC 315	3			X	X
Teaching Science with Dinosaurs	ESSC 414	3			X	X
Total number of SEMESTER HOURS required for each option offered:					36	24

(1) Provide descriptions of all courses contained on the above listing. Descriptions must provide enough information to show that standards could logically be met in these courses.

(2) If the institution assigns a different type of credit, please convert to semester hours.

(3) Check the Quick Reference Chart at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/minhrsarefchart_21931_7.doc to verify the available program options for this specialty area.

(4) For previously certified teachers.