Natural and Applied Sciences Courses

Science Education (SCI) courses

  • SCI 404 Teaching of Middle School Natural Science

    Prerequisite: BIO 100 and CHM 116 and 117 and PHY 101 and GRY 240; EDC 350 or concurrent enrollment; and admission to Teacher Education.

    Recommended Prerequisite: LTC 318 and MID 421. Integration of current science learning theories and standards into practical classroom experiences for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Students will learn to design and teach science through various inquiry pedagogical approaches. A 15 hour practicum is required. Field trips are required. Portfolio checkpoint 2 is partially addressed through assignments in this course. Credited only on BSEd degree. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take MID 493 or MID 494. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • SCI 499 Clinical Experience in Teaching II

    Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval.

    This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    4Fall, Spring
  • SCI 505 Intellectual Foundations of Science and Technology

    Prerequisite: 70 hours including 8 hours of natural science.

    An historical and philosophical examination of the origins and the development of science and technology. The differences between science and technology, their interrelationships in modern times, and the impact of each of these on society will be considered. May be taught concurrently with SCI 605. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 505 and SCI 605.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • SCI 580 Topics in Science Education

    Prerequisite: 70 hours.

    A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when the topic varies. No more than six hours may be counted toward a degree. May be taught concurrently with SCI 685. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 580 and SCI 685.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-4Upon demand
  • SCI 605 Intellectual Foundations of Science and Technology

    An historical and philosophical examination of the origins and the development of science and technology. The differences between science and technology, their interrelationships in modern times, and the impact of each of these on society will be considered. May be taught concurrently with SCI 505. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 505 and SCI 605.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • SCI 662 Teaching Science Using Technology in the Classroom and Laboratory

    Prerequisite: SCI 784.

    In this course, students will experience hands-on uses of technology in the science classroom and science teaching laboratory. Instruction will focus on safe and effective uses of laboratory techniques and technology to teach science. The course will emphasize the potential of the science laboratory as a vehicle to promote student understanding of science and scientific inquiry. There is a special emphasis on using technology and online resources to supplement instruction in the science classroom. This includes, but not limited to, the use of probes, various software simulations and modeling programs along with internet access to databases and other appropriate websites showing simulations, etc. that support the learning environment in science.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Summer
  • SCI 685 Topics in Science Education

    A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when the topic varies. No more than six hours may be counted toward a degree. May be taught concurrently with SCI 580. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 580 and SCI 685.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-4Upon demand
  • SCI 780 Advanced Topics in Science Education

    Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate coursework.

    A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when the topic varies. Maximum of six hours may be counted toward degree.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-4Upon demand
  • SCI 783 Internship in Teaching Secondary Science I

    Prerequisites: admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program; and attempted the Missouri Content Assessment exam in the primary science emphasis area; and current pre-professional liability insurance. Introduction to the fundamental skills necessary to become a confident well rounded science teacher in the high school setting. This course emphasizes integration of current science learning theories and standards into classroom experiences. Students learn to design and teach science through various inquiry pedagogical approaches. Students learn to assess content knowledge achievement through formal and informal techniques. Practical classroom management will be emphasized. During the 75 hour practicum experience, students observe classroom teachers and teach science under the direction of a cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Students participate in school-related activities and attend all required meetings. Students complete an on-going seminar through face-to-face meetings or synchronous online communication.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    314Fall
  • SCI 784 Internship in Teaching Secondary Science II

    Prerequisite: SCI 783; passed the Missouri Content Assessment exam in the primary science emphasis area; and current pre-professional liability insurance.

    This course is a professional internship for science teacher education candidates. The teacher candidate is assigned to a school district with a cooperating teacher and is expected to observe, tutor, teach and reflect upon the results of these activities. As a reflective practitioner, the teacher candidate alters the practice or consciously continues. Teacher candidates will also demonstrate mastery of the all MTS quality indicators that comprise the student teaching evaluations. In addition to becoming a reflective practitioner, teacher candidates are expected to meet the needs of individuals with diverse learning needs and provide students with an appropriate multicultural perspective. Students participate in school-related activities and attend all required meetings. Students complete an on-going seminar through face-to-face meetings or synchronous online communication.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    10Spring