Biology: 7-12 Teacher Preparation Concentration, Bachelor of Science
Expected Student Outcomes
- Students will develop a broad-based knowledge of concepts and terminology in molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological biology.
- Students will develop applied scientific skills though field and laboratory experience and data analysis.
- Students will develop skills in reading and interpreting the scientific literature and in presenting a synthesis of it accurately in oral and written form.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills using experimental design and the scientific method.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
Assessment of students’ improvement in intellectual skills, knowledge and capacities from entrance to graduation will be accomplished through the use of several tools. Exams and course assignments will be used as one measure of the student’s proficiency in writing skills, acquisition of knowledge, communication, problem solving and laboratory skills. All majors will take a Senior Seminar that requires scientific literature interpretation along with oral and written presentations evaluated by peers and department faculty. Seniors will also take the Biology Major Field Test, which measures Colorado State University Pueblo students’ content knowledge and analytical skills against national norms.
Specific Program Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
General Education | 24 | |
Biology Required | 48 | |
Biology Concentration | 19-22 | |
Education Minor | 37-40 | |
Total Credits | 128-134 |
Specific Concentration Requirements
Students completing a major in Biology with a concentration in Secondary Education are required to complete a minor in Education and meet all other requirements outlined by the Teacher Education Program.
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | 48 | |
College Biology I/Organismal Bio (GT-SC2) and College Biology I/Organismal Bio Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
College Biology II/Cellular Biology (GT-SC2) and College Biology II/Cellular Bio Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
Cell Biology and Cell Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
Mendelian and Population Genetics | 2 | |
Molecular Biology & Genetics | 3 | |
Evolutionary Biology and Ecology | 3 | |
Laboratory in Teaching Biology | 1 | |
Seminar | 1 | |
General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) | 5 | |
General Chemistry II (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Lab II (GT-SC1) | 5 | |
Earth Science (GT-SC2) and Earth Science Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
Applied Calc: An Intuitive Approach (GT-MA1) | 4 | |
Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) and Principles of Physics Lab I (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
Principles Of Physics II (GT-SC2) and Principles Of Physics II Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Botany (GT-SC2) and Botany Laboratory (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
Zoology and Zoology Laboratory | 4 | |
Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
Introduction to Microbiology and Introduction to Microbiology Lab | 4 | |
Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory | 4 | |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
Vertebrate Physiology and Vertebrate Physiology Lab | 4 | |
Select one Biology Upper Division Field Elective/Lab | 3-4 | |
Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Intro to Organic Chemistry Lab | 4 | |
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Lab I | 5 | |
Education Minor | 37-40 | |
Institutional & General Education Courses Must include the following course: | 24 | |
Speaking & Listening | 3 | |
Total Credits | 128-134 |
Specific Requirements for the Secondary and K-12 Teaching Endorsements/Minor
The student must complete an appropriate major and the following Education courses:
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
PSYC 251 | Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
PSYC 342 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
ED 202 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
ED 280 | Educational Media and Technology 2 | 3 |
ED 301 | Frameworks of Teaching (Admission to Education is completed in this course) | 4 |
RDG 435 | Disciplinary Literacy 3, 5 | 4 |
Special Methods in Endorsement Areas (Prerequisites - Admission to Education) 5 | 4 | |
ED 412 | Teaching Diverse Learners 4, 5 | 3 |
ED 485 | Capstone Seminar in Education | 1 |
ED 488 | Student Teaching Secondary | 12 |
or ED 489 | Student Teaching K-12 | |
Total Credits 3 | 37-40 |
- 1
Music students may take PSYC 151 Human Development (GT-SS3) (3 c.h.)or PSYC 251 Childhood and Adolescence (3 c.h.).
- 2
Music Education students may complete MUS 103 Music and Computer Technology I (1 c.h.) and MUS 306 Technology for Music Educators (2 c.h.) for ED 280 Educational Media and Technology (3 c.h.).
- 3
English/Language Arts student must also complete RDG 410 Teaching Reading (3 c.h.)
- 4
Physical Education students may complete EPER 465 Adapted Physical Education (3 c.h.) or ED 412 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 c.h.).
- 5
GPA of 2.6 required
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
Note: Students completing a major with a concentration in Secondary Education are required to complete a minor in Education and to meet all other requirements outlined by the Teacher Education Program.
*CID 103 is required for admission into the Teacher Education Program.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Year 1 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 181 & 181L |
College Biology I/Organismal Bio (GT-SC2) and College Biology I/Organismal Bio Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
CHEM 121 & 121L |
General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) |
5 |
ED 202 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 182 & 182L |
College Biology II/Cellular Biology (GT-SC2) and College Biology II/Cellular Bio Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
CHEM 122 & 122L |
General Chemistry II (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Lab II (GT-SC1) |
5 |
MATH 221 | Applied Calc: An Intuitive Approach (GT-MA1) | 4 |
ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 201 or BIOL 202 |
Botany (GT-SC2) or Zoology |
2 |
BIOL 201L or BIOL 202L |
Botany Laboratory (GT-SC1) or Zoology Laboratory |
2 |
ED 280 | Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
BIOL 350 | Mendelian and Population Genetics | 2 |
CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
General Education | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 351 | Molecular Biology & Genetics | 3 |
CHEM 211 or CHEM 301 |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
CHEM 211L or CHEM 301L |
Intro to Organic Chemistry Lab or Organic Chemistry Lab I |
1-2 |
ED 301 | Frameworks of Teaching | 4 |
PHYS 201 & 201L |
Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) and Principles of Physics Lab I (GT-SC1) |
4 |
PSYC 151 or PSYC 251 |
Human Development (GT-SS3) or Childhood and Adolescence |
3 |
Credits | 18-19 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 223 |
Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) or Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) or Vertebrate Physiology |
3 |
BIOL 223L |
Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) or Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) or Vertebrate Physiology Lab |
1 |
PHYS 202 & 202L |
Principles Of Physics II (GT-SC2) and Principles Of Physics II Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
RDG 435 | Disciplinary Literacy | 4 |
General Education | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 352 | Evolutionary Biology and Ecology | 3 |
BIOL 378 | Laboratory in Teaching Biology | 1 |
ED 412 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 3 |
GEOL 101 & 101L |
Earth Science (GT-SC2) and Earth Science Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
General Education | 3 | |
Elective Must be upper division Biology course. | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 |
Introduction to Microbiology or General Microbiology |
3 |
BIOL 206L or BIOL 301L |
Introduction to Microbiology Lab or General Microbiology Lab |
1-2 |
BIOL 493 | Seminar | 1 |
ED 444 | Teaching Secondary Science | 4 |
General Education | 3 | |
Elective Must be upper division Biology course. | 3 | |
Credits | 15-16 | |
Spring | ||
ED 485 | Capstone Seminar in Education | 1 |
ED 488 | Student Teaching Secondary | 12 |
Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits | 124-126 |