The Academic Departments

• Department of Science Education
• Department of Astro-Geophysics
• Department of Biology
• Department of Geology
• Supplementary Courses

Supplementary Courses

SC 501 The History and Nature of Science
4.5 quarter hours

Study of historical science and survey of literature of major philosophers of science reveals clashes in perception throughout history. Individuals will discover how interpretation of the meaning of the nature of science has affected science. Topics include: philosophy of science, STS (science-technology-society), inquiry, the nature of science, history of science. (Prerequisites: SE 501, science content classes and consent of instructor)

SC 580 Science Paper
3 quarter hours

After identifying a topic and developing a proposal in SE 504, students will complete a formal paper that is comparable to a refereed journal article, and must be in journal-submission form before it can be accepted. The paper must present a study in the field of Science Education or the scientific discipline in which students are pursuing their minors.

Contents of the latest edition of The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and the ICR Instructions for Preparation and Submission of the Science Education Paper will govern format (including quotations, footnotes, endnotes, bibliographical references, tables and illustrations, etc.).

SC 581 Comprehensive Examination
No quarter hours

A final oral examination will be administered through a conference call after students have completed the program of study and all other requirements for graduation. Members of the examining committee will include representatives from the Department of Science Education and from the Department in which students pursued minors. Students will be given a general study guide prior to the oral examination. Its contents will include questions pertaining to the courses taken the Science Paper. Students must pass the comprehensive examination in order to graduate.