Biology: Secondary Teaching Emphasis, B.A.

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Program Director: Andrew Sensenig, Ph.D.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate content knowledge in the major subject areas of biology: breadth, depth, and organizing concepts.
Demonstrate information literacy in science as it is typically communicated (e.g., scientific journal articles, including graphs and tables).
Design, conduct and critically evaluate scientific research.
Practice a broad spectrum of technology used in scientific research.
Demonstrate the capacity to communicate scientific information.
Exhibit the skills necessary to independently increase scientific expertise.
Describe the philosophical basis of science, its capabilities and limitations, relative to epistemology, ethics, and religion.
Commitment to seek to serve the Church, society, and creation.

Overview

Program Director: Andrew Sensenig

The total coursework requirements include a minimum of 48 units of biology, chemistry, physical science and mathematics beyond the general education prerequisites, of which a minimum of 24 must be upper division.

General Education Prerequisites

BIOL 111 - General Biology: Cells and Physiology Credits: 4
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
MATH 140 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 4

Required Courses (30 Units)

BIOL 121 - General Biology: Diversity and Ecology Credits: 4
BIOL 312 - Ecology Credits: 4
BIOL 332 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 370 - Bioethics Credits: 3
BIOL 450 - Genetics Credits: 4
BIOL 470 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: 3
BIOL 485BIO - Senior Seminar Credits: 2
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
MATH 311 - Statistics for the Natural Sciences Credits: 3

Emphasis Required Courses (18 Units)

PHYS 120 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 150 - Earth Science Credits: 3
Additional courses in biology, physical sciences or LA 385 - Critical Approaches to Teaching to complete 48 units in the major.

Teacher Education Program Information

Students who are interested in applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program should refer to the Graduate School description of admissions requirements for the program and obtain academic advising from the program at least two semesters prior to completion of their degrees.

LA 385 - Critical Approaches to Teaching is recommended to students, as it provides school-based experiences with youth.