Biology Composite Teaching (BS)

Program Prerequisite: Must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department ).
Minor: Not required.
Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
Credit Hour Requirements: This major requires 120-124 credit hours. The student must also complete requirements for a secondary education license as determined by the Jerry and Vicki Moyes College of Education.

Advisement

Teaching majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in both the College of Science (call 801-626-6160) and the College of Education (call 801-626-6269).

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ). Biology Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog).

General Education

Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Biology Composite Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements: MICR 2054 , GEO 1110 , CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210 , PHYS 1010 , CHF 1500 , COMM 1020 , and MATH 1050 .

Major Course Requirements for BS Degree

Biological Science Courses Required (46 credit hours)

BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function Credits: (4)
BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants Credits: (4)
MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4)
ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4) and
ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4)
ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology Credits: (4) or
ZOOL 3600 - Comparative Physiology Credits: (4)
ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4)
ZOOL 3720 - Evolution Credits: (3) or
BTNY 4113 - Plant Evolution Credits: (3)
BTNY 3454 - Plant Ecology Credits: (4) or
ZOOL 3450 - Ecology Credits: (4) or
MICR 3154 - Microbial Ecology Credits: (4)
BTNY 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
BTNY 3000+ - Electives (3) or
ZOOL 3000+ - Electives (3) or
MICR 3000+ - Electives (3)
BTNY 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) or
MICR 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) or
ZOOL 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
ZOOL 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) or
BTNY 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) or
MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
BTNY 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (2) or
MICR 4800 - Directed Research Credits: (1-2) or
ZOOL 4800 - Problems in Zoology Credits: (1-4)

Support Courses Required (23-25 credit hours)

CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry Credits: (5) and
CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Credits: (5)
or
CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5) and
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5)
GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology Credits: (3)
PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3) or
PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5)
MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4)
HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: (3)

Note:

It is recommended that more advanced courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry be taken, especially if graduate studies are planned. These should be discussed in advance with the advisor.