Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

School of Biological Sciences
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Department of Physics and Astronomy

SCI 107 Frontier of Science Institute-STEM Experience

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.
4

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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

SCI 365 Advanced Physical Science Concepts

(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.
4

Prerequisites

SCI 265 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

SCI 465 Principles of Scientific and Engineering Practices

This course will prepare pre-service teachers to be able to communicate as educators about scientific and engineering practices.
2

Prerequisites

SCI 265 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required