Biology Science Education Requirements (BSE)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 32 units 1,2 | ||
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 251 | INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | 3 |
| At least one from: | 2 | |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I | ||
| ECOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS | ||
| Select one from: | 4 | |
| COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | ||
| Select electives above 250 except BIOLOGY 303, BIOLOGY 492 or BIOLOGY 493 to total 32 units in the major | 9 | |
| Total Units | 32 | |
- 1
An approved minor is not required for this major.
- 2
GPA requirements:
- to graduate from the College of Education and Professional Studies, students in a BSE licensure major must have at least a combined GPA of 2.75; and
- students must achieve a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in all required courses with the prefixes EDFOUND, EDFNDPRC, ELEMMID, SECNDED, or SPECED before they can enroll in CIFLD 452 or CIFLD 454. Must pass the appropriate Praxis II content knowledge test by March 1 for a following fall semester student teaching placement, or October 1 for a following spring semester student teaching placement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Licensure Requirements: | ||
| SPECED 205 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | 3 |
| EDFOUND 212 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| EDFNDPRC 210 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING | 3 |
| ELEMMID 324 | TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| EDFOUND 425 | MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| SECNDED 429 | METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE | 3 |
| SECNDED 466 | LITERACY IN THE DISCIPLINES | 3 |
| Select one of the following Directed Teaching groups: | 14 | |
| Group A | ||
| SCIENCE PRE-STUDENT TEACHING, MIDDLE LEVEL | ||
| SCIENCE STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY LEVEL | ||
| Group B | ||
| SCIENCE PRE-STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY LEVEL | ||
| SCIENCE STUDENT TEACHING, MIDDLE LEVEL | ||
| Total Units | 41 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Science and Other Unique Requirements: | ||
| ASTRONMY 101 | EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE | 3-5 |
| or ASTRONMY 112 | INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY | |
| BIOLOGY 200 | WRITING IN BIOLOGY | 3 |
| or PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| CHEM 251 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | 3 |
| GEOLGY 100 | PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY | 4-5 |
| or GEOGRPY 210 | PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY | |
| or GEOLGY 214 | EARTH'S ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY | |
| Select one from: | 4-7 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | ||
| PRECALCULUS | ||
| CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| APPLIED CALCULUS SURVEY FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | ||
| Select one from: | 3-4 | |
| BIOSTATISTICS | ||
| BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING AND ANALYSIS | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 10 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I and PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | ||
| PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I and PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | ||
| Total Units | 40-47 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 100 or 101- INTENSIVE COLLEGE WRITING AND READING OR COLLEGE WRITING AND READING | 3-4 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | CHEM 104 | 5 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | MATH 151, (OR MATH 152, 243, 250, or 253) | 3-5 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | BIOLOGY 141 | 5 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 16-17 | 16-18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 142 | 5 | BIOLOGY 251 | 4 |
| PHYSCS 140 or 180 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I OR PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I | 5 | PHYSCS 141 or 181 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II OR PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | 5 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | EDFOUND 212 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | GEOLGY 100 or 214 OR GEOGRPY 210 - PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY OR EARTH'S ENVIRONMNENTAL HISTORY OR PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY | 4-5 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16-17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ASTRONMY 101 or 112 - EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE OR INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY | 3-5 | ELEMMID 324 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 254 or 258 - BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I OR ECOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS | 2 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | 3 | PSYCH 215 or BIOLOGY 303 OR STAT 230 - BIOSTATISTICS OR BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS OR INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING AND ANALYSIS | 3-4 |
| EDFOUND 243 | 3 | CORE 120 or 140- HISTORICAL OR GLOBAL PERSPECITVES | 3 |
| EDFOUND 210 - Introduction to Education and Teaching | 3 | CHEM 251 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 200 or PWP 371 - WRITING IN BIOLOGY OR WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | 3 | ||
| 17-19 | 15-16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| EDFOUND 425 | 3 | Biology Elective (300 or 400 Level) | 3 |
| SECNDED 429 | 3 | Biology Elective (300 or 400 Level) | 3 |
| SECNDED 466 | 3 | BIOLOGY 340 or 361 - COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY OR HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | 4 |
| CIFLD 402 | 2 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| SPECED 205 | 3 | ||
| Biology Elective (300 or 400 Level) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 13 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | ||
| CIFLD 412 | 12 | ||
| 12 | |||
| Total Units: 139-146 | |||
The curriculum in the College of Education and Professional Studies is structured so that students move through classes in a prescribed order. Prerequisites are important and are strongly enforced. The four year plan illustrates the type of curriculum a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years; it is not an official document. Refer to Academic Advising Report for full requirements.
Goals: Talk to your academic advisor about your interests and goals and begin to understand career options for your major. Explore student groups and organizations and join one that feels right for you. These groups offer a great way to learn more about the major and begin networking. Explore on-campus resources such as undergraduate research opportunities, the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center, and the Office of Global Experiences.
After your first year: Become comfortable in understanding and reading your Academic Advising Report.
Goals: Pursue a leadership position within a student organization or volunteer group. Get to know your professors, especially in your major. Start connecting what you learn in the classroom to how it will apply to your career.
After your second year: Understand your program plan and graduation requirements.
Third Year Advising Notes: To stay on track, you should complete your foundation block courses by the beginning of your third year. You should plan to apply for admission to Professional Studies at the beginning of your fifth semester, once you have completed 40 credits. Make sure you meet the basic requirements for admission by visiting our website: https://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-licensure#admissions
A faculty member will be assigned as your advisor once you are admitted to Professional Studies. They should be used to help you determine your program plan.
Goals: Be admitted to Professional Studies. Attend the Hawk Career Fair as well as networking events and employer information meetings.
After your third year: Work with your faculty advisor to make sure you’re on track to graduate. Continue to seek major-related employment.
Courses in red require Admission to Professional Studies. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying, and being admitted to Professional Studies. Courses denoted with a * are only offered in the semester listed.
Fourth Year Advising Notes: Apply for graduation online through the Registrar’s Office one full semester before you anticipate graduating. Complete all required testing. Work with your program coordinator and the Office of Clinical Experiences in order to confirm your student teaching placement.
Goals: Work with the Career Service Office to perfect your resume and cover letter. Attend networking events, career fairs, and employer information meetings. Read professional journals and consider a student membership in a professional organization.
Admission to Professional Studies is required for students to take upper division courses in their educator preparation program. Eligibility requirements can be found at: http://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-admissions/admission-to- professional-education
Students may be required to pass additional assessments prior to student teaching and licensure.