Science Engineering Math (SCEM)

Introduction to the areas of study and career opportunities within the natural sciences.

Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors only.

The course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the preparation needed to become a competitive applicant to graduate health professional programs. Students will build a strong foundation to become successful academically, as an applicant, and as a future health care professional. It is intended for post-baccalaureate students applying to medical or dental school only.

Post-baccalaureate students only.

The second in the series, this course focuses on the components of medical or dental school applications. It is intended for post-baccalaureate students applying to medical or dental school only.

Prerequisite: Health Professions Advising I.
Post-baccalaureate students only

This course is intended for undergraduate students applying to medical or dental school the summer immediately following its completion. Students will be given comprehensive overview of the preparation needed to become a competitive applicant to medical or dental school, with a focus on application components and what to expect after applications are submitted.

Juniors and Seniors only.
Credit/No credit only.

A study of the work of prominent women scientists and mathematicians. The course will also examine their lives and how they succeeded in traditionally male disciplines.

Prerequisite: MATH 101 or higher, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

A study of the scientific works of Galileo and how they influenced changes in our world view during the 17th century.

Prerequisite: MATH 101 or higher, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

Combination laboratory designed to acquaint student with how science is done. Emphasis on active learning strategies such as performing experiments, demonstrations, group discussions. The study of general science principles, such as those typically introduced in K-8 education, in the areas of physical and earth science.

Prerequisite: MATH 101 or higher, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.
Liberal Studies majors only.
University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.

Combination laboratory course designed to acquaint student with how science is done. Emphasis on active learning strategies such as performing experiments, demonstrations, group discussions. The study of general science principles, such as those typically introduced in K-8 education, in the areas of earth science and life science.

Prerequisite: MATH 101 or higher, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.
Liberal Studies majors only.

A look at scientific discoveries, advances, and knowledge will be presented. The implications of the findings in science on theological questions and our worldview will be explored.

Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112; CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113.

The course discusses science pedagogy and allows students to experience working with science content as teachers, before they enter the classroom. Students will complete at least twenty hours of observation in high school classrooms and will be teaching lessons that they can develop.

The laboratory companion course for SCEM 370.

Corequisite: SCEM 370.

This is a community-based learning course that is project-based; students will create high school science curricula in collaboration with education staff at a local environmental non-profit and teachers from an area high school. Students background and interests, and the particular needs of the non-profit's education program and high school teachers, will play a significant role in defining each project.

Prerequisites: SCEM 370 and 371.
Corequisite: SCEM 373.

The companion course for SCEM 372.

Corequisite: SCEM 372.

The course discusses science pedagogy and allows students to experience working with science content as teachers, before they enter the classroom. Students will complete at least 20 hours of observation in high school classrooms and will be teaching lessons that they develop.

Corequisite: SCEM 377.

The laboratory companion course for SCEM 376.

Corequisite: SCEM 376.

This course discusses science pedagogy and allows students to experience working with science content as teachers, before they enter the classroom. Students will complete at least twenty hours of observation in high school classrooms and will be teaching lessons that they develop.

Prerequisite: SCEM 376 and 377.
Corequisite: SCEM 379.

The laboratory companion course for SCEM 378.

Corequisite: 378.

This course is the registration component for Teaching Assistants.

Permission of instructor required.

Work on a project in science education either in the elementary school or secondary school setting or at another appropriate location.

Work on a project in science education either in the elementary school of secondary school setting or at another appropriate location.