Science and Engineering Practices and the Nature of Science are covered and applied to Next Generation Science Standards. This course is designed to support students as they increase their knowledge, gain pedagogical skills, and practice lesson design.
Six-week summer course introducing motivated high school students to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts through integrated, engaging experiences. Coursework helps clarify interests and build critical STEM skills.
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Investigation of physical science concepts (physics and chemistry), emphasizing their application to everyday life. Designed for elementary majors to build a strong conceptual foundation in the physical sciences.
(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) A look at the fundamental concepts in Earth Systems and Life Sciences. Students will expand their knowledge and skills through hands on, minds-on experiences. Ideal for students seeking Elementary licensure.
Techniques of problem identification, literature survey, data interpretation and synthesis and technical reports.
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ENG 122 or SAT Verbal with a minimum score of 630 or ACT English with a minimum score of 30 or SAT Reading Test with a minimum score of 34)
Introduction to entrepreneurship for natural and health science (NHS) majors. This course covers some fundamentals of translating technical research into a commercial venture, including assessment of the innovation/feasibility/scalability of the technology, intellectual property protection, market analysis/customer discovery, and start-up financing.
(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) Application of advanced physical science concepts to everyday life. This course will delve into both state and national standards and train future teachers how to integrate science into other disciplines.
This course will prepare pre-service teachers to be able to communicate as educators about scientific and engineering practices.