**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

SCI 225 Writing on Scientific Practices

This course will prepare students to be able to communicate effectively in a variety of mediums (written, oral, and digital) as educators about scientific practices. Ideal for pre-service teachers.
3

Prerequisites

ENG 122 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAW2-Intermediate Written Comm

SCI 265 Physical Science Concepts

(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

Offered

Generally offered Fall and Spring Annually

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

SCI 266 Earth and Life Science

(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.

4

Offered

Generally offered Fall and Spring Annually

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

SCI 291 Scientific Writing

Techniques of problem identification, literature survey, data interpretation and synthesis and technical reports.
3

Prerequisites

(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)

Course Attribute

LAW2-Intermediate Written Comm and GT Intermediate Composition