Science (SCIE)
SCIE 3123 Science in the Elementary School
Methods and materials in presentation of elementary science.
SCIE 3224 Earth, Space, and Environmental Science
for Elementary Major An introduction to geology, astronomy, meteorology, and environmental science with laboratory for elementary majors. This course will also discuss the influence human activities have on the environment. This course cannot count toward any major or minor in the departments of biological or physical sciences.
SCIE 4243 Field Geology
Geological field sites in southern Oklahoma will be visited for observation and collection of rock, mineral, and fossil samples.
SCIE 4951 Scientific Thought
The history and philosophy of science presented from the structure of paradigm shifts and scientific revolutions.
SCIE 4960 Directed Reading
Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. Petition required.
SCIE 4970 Special Studies
Individualized project selected with the advice of the professor. Petition required.
SCIE 4980 Seminar
Small group study of topic announced by department. Petition required.
SCIE 4990 Research
Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor.
SCIE 5403 The Physical Science Classroom
The goal of this course is to help educators acquire pedagogical content knowledge and skills that are necessary to teach physical science for understanding, appreciation and interest by all students. The course includes analysis of secondary physical science curriculum, planning of physical science units and lessons, examination of inquiry models to teach physical science concepts, and development of standard-based assessment. (Prerequisite: 4 hours of biological science with lab; 4 hours of physical science with lab; 4 hours of earth science with lab OR 18 hours of suitable science coursework with approval from the Biology Chair or C&I Science advisor)
SCIE 5903 The Earth, Space Science Classroom
The goal of this course is to help educators acquire pedagogical content knowledge and skills that are necessary to earth, space science for understanding, appreciation and interest by all students. The course includes analysis of secondary earth, space science curriculum, planning of earth, space science units and lessons, examination of inquiry models to teach earth, space science concepts, and development of standards- based assessment. (Prerequisite:4 hours of biological science with lab;4 hours of physical science with lab;4 hours of earth science with lab OR 18 hours of suitable science coursework with approval from the Biology Chair or C&I Science advisor)
SCIE 5960 Directed Readings
Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. Petition required.
SCIE 5970 Special Studies
Individualized project selected with the advice of the professor. Petition required.
SCIE 5980 Seminar
Small group study of topic announced by the department. Petition required.
SCIE 5990 Research
Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. Petition required.