Course Descriptions and Syllabi
- SCI 110: Global Themes of Science
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SCI 110: Global Themes of Science
The themes of energy, evolution, and systems & interactions will be used to examine conceptual connections between biological, earth and physical sciences. Emphasis will be given to strategies best suited to teach these unifying global themes of science.
Prerequisite: BIOL 21, CHEM 35, GEOL 103
Number of Units: 3
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- SCED 174: Science Pedagogy for Learning Assistants
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SCED 174: Science Pedagogy for Learning Assistants
This is a service learning course in which students will investigate how people learn and how to teach as they are immersed in teaching roles in the San José community that will involve them acting as: instructors leading small groups in science after school activities, facilitators assisting teaching with student centered activities and tutors providing personalized assistance.
Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 1A, CHEM 30A, MATH 19
Number of Units: 3
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- SCED 175: Classroom Experience in Science Teaching
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SCED 175: Classroom Experience in Science Teaching
Investigations of teaching career choices based on classroom experiences. Fulfills pre-professional experience requirement for K-12 science teaching. Repeatable for credit with instructor consent.
Pre/Corequisite: Upper division standing
Number of Units: Credit/No Credit
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- SCED 184Y/184Z: Student Teaching II/III - Classroom Teaching
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Minimum 80 - 120 class hours of classroom, lab or field teaching in appropriate single subject, grades K-12 and related teaching activities/seminar.
Prerequisite: SCED 173 (Science Credential Candidates must complete SCED 173 with a grade of "B' or better, "B-" not accepted) and joint approval of the Science Education Program and the Secondary Education Department.
Number of Units: 8
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- SCED 205: Methods of Research
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Introduction to techniques and procedures of scientific research. Each student required to prepare and defend a working outline of a master's thesis or project in his or her area of concentration.
Misc/Lab: Lecture/Seminar 3 hours
Notes: Introductory course in statistics or equivalent recommended
Number of Units: 3
*Spring course
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- SCED 220: Theories and Practices in Science Education
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Analysis of current trends in science curriculum and instruction. Orientation for the philosophy and scope of the program. emphasis on development of a theory of instruction and curriculum in science with implications for practice.
Misc/Lab: Lecture/Seminar 3 hours
Notes: Teaching experience preferred. Must be taken during first year in program
Number of Units: 3
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- SCED 230: Science Education Data Analysis
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Introduction to science education data analysis methods and techniques. Students will engage in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Number of Units: 3
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- SCED 255: Advanced Natural Science
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Selected topics in natural science or science education.
Number of Units: 1 - 3
*Spring course
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- SCED 273: Secondary School Science
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Theory and practice, instructional techniques, and materials for science in secondary schools.
Pre/Corequisites: EDSC 172A, EDSC 173, EDSC 184X and Secondary Science Education Advisor approval
Number of Units: 3
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- SCED 285: Seminar
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Provides a format for the presentation and discussion or original work by faculty, guest investigators and graduate students.
Number of Units: 2
*Spring course
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- SCED 297: Science Education Research
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Research in science education under the supervision of a faculty member associated with the science education program.
Grading: Credit/No Credit
Number of Units: 1 - 6
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- SCED 298: Research
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Project development for Plan B MA Natural Science students, to be carried out under direct supervision of a faculty member and committee. Seminar presentation required upon final completion of project.
Grading: Credit/No Credit
Number of Units: 1 - 6
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- SCED 375: Colloquium in Science Education
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Resources and innovations for science curriculum development and instruction. An interface with people and facilities which can enhance Bay Area science instruction.
Corequisite: SCED 184Y or SCED 184Z
Notes: Also open to experienced teachers
Grading: Credit/No Credit
Number of Units: 2
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- SCED 1290R: Culminating Experience Supervision
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Continued Work on Thesis
Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a preceding semester in a project or thesis class.
Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.
Grading: Credit/No Credit/No Degree Credit
Number of Units: 1
Note(s): No Degree Credit
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