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Secondary Education-Biology (AS.SCED.BIO)

Science Education prepares the student to transfer to a senior institution with a major in science education in secondary education.

The associate in arts degree requires the completion of 64 credit hours. The sample course sequence below includes the required 64 credit hours plus additional courses recommended for this major.

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

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First Year
First Semester

GENENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENCHM-150

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENPSY-274

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEEDU-100

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENESC-102

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENCHM-151

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEBIO-225

Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
First Semester

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-124

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-226

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEEDU-200

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEESC-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
Second Semester

GENPOS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEHIS-153

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEEDU-210

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEMAT-115

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Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BIO-100	Bio Science I BIO-100 Bio Science I This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	CHM-150	General Chemistry I CHM-150 General Chemistry I General principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws and thermochemistry. Course Outline *	4.0
GEN	PSY-274	Child Development PSY-274 Child Development Study of theories and research methods used to study development from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social and gender development as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EDU-100	Introduction to Education EDU-100 Introduction to Education An overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. A 30 hours practical lab is required for this course. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
GEN	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline *	3.0
GEN	ESC-102	Weather and Climate ESC-102 Weather and Climate This course emphasizes the dynamics of the atmosphere, focusing on atmospheric evolution, seasonal controls of climate, human impacts, atmospheric humidity, air pressure, severe weather and climate classification. Extensive use of internet resources and software will be required for this course. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	CHM-151	General Chemistry II CHM-151 General Chemistry II Continuation of the general principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include solids/liquids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Course Outline *	4.0
ELE	BIO-225	Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO-225 Human Anatomy and Physiology I This course employs the regional approach to human structure and function using human cadavers. First of a two-course sequence for allied health majors. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	MAT-124	Statistics Pathway MAT-124 Statistics Pathway Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-125	Statistics MAT-125 Statistics Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Course Outline *	3.0
ELE	EDU-200	Educational Psychology EDU-200 Educational Psychology The application of psychology principles to education. Special emphasis on understanding growth and development, the learning process, motivation, intelligence, evaluation, measurement, creativity and the impact of culture on learning styles. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	ESC-100	Physical Geology ESC-100 Physical Geology Physical geology stresses the basic geologic concepts and processes that are responsible for creating and shaping the Earth. Topics covered include: rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, stream erosion, wind erosion, glaciers groundwater, Earth interior, plate tectonics and gravity. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	BIO-226	Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO-226 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO-225). Emphasis on human anatomy and physiology through the regional approach using human cadavers. Course Outline *	4.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
ELE	HIS-153	History/Culture of Non-Western Civ. HIS-153 History/Culture of Non-Western Civ. The course introduces students to the history and culture of non-Western civilizations from ancient to modern times. It focuses upon broad themes in history and culture and will examine those themes in each major historical era. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EDU-210	Diversity in Schools and Societies EDU-210 Diversity in Schools and Societies This course is a study of how schooling is shaped by and ought to respond to the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	POS-160	American National Government POS-160 American National Government The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Fine Arts --- --- IAI Fine Arts	3.0
ELE	MAT-115	General Education Pathway MAT-115 General Education Pathway Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
ELE	MAT-116	General Education Math MAT-116 General Education Math Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Secondary Education-Biology (AS.SCED.BIO)

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