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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (Unified Science), CHEMISTRY MAJOR

Fall 2003

Chemistry is the branch of natural science that is concerned with the description and classification of matter, with the changes which matter undergoes, and with the energy associated with each of these changes.

The Chemistry Education major provides students with a fundamental background in chemistry, prepares one to teach chemistry at the secondary level, and meets minimum State of Missouri certification requirements. The unified science component certifies one to teach entry level biology, earth science, and physics in Missouri.

FACULTY ADVISOR:

Dr. Sharon Coleman (573-651-2372)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Primary purpose of degree is to prepare one to teach chemistry at high school level.

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK:

Excellent; there is a severe nationwide shortage of chemistry teachers.

HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION FOR MAJOR:

Ideal: 4 units English, 3 units Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and Math through Trigonometry and Pre-calculus.

CHEMISTRY MAJOR 
Requirement for Chemistry Major, B.S. IN EDUCATION (Unified Science) DEGREE
(Fall 2003)

* Meets Logical and Physical Systems, UI3XX and UI4XX (3) requirements in University Studies Program.
** History/Philosophy of Science and Technology (3), Biology to include Zoology and Botany (9-10), and Earth Science to include Physical Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography (9).
*** Block III which include SE320 Techniques of Teaching Science is offered Spring semester only.

Note: 1. Required courses offered in both Fall and Spring semesters unless otherwise specified.

SUGGESTED 9 SEMESTER SEQUENCE

**PY222 in Block I meets University Studies Behavioral Systems

NOTES:

1. To be admitted to the program, the student must:
     a. have a 2.5 grade point average
     b. take the ACT (American College Test) or the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
     c. pass all sections of College-Basic Academic Subject Exam (C-BASE), achieve a score of at least 265 on each section or score 235 on all sections of C-BASE with an ACT or SAT score at or above the 66th percentile.
     d. complete EN100, EN140 and SC105 (or equivalents) with a minimum grade of "C"
     e. not be on disciplinary probation
     f. have recommendation from the Block I Field Supervisor

2. Since all Chemistry courses numbered 200 and above may be offered only one semester a year, students should obtain a Chemistry advisor early in the freshman year. Dr. Sharon Coleman is the chemistry education advisor.

3. University studies courses required for teacher certification include PS103, SC105, USXXX, any PLXXX, any LIXXX, a course from ECXXX or GGXXX or SOXXX.

Department of Chemistry 
Title of Major: Chemistry Education (B.S.Ed.) (Unified Science)

MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The following University Studies courses are required for teacher certification:

II. Required Courses for the Major (up to 15 hours can also be applied to University Studies)

A. History/Philosophy of Science and Technology 
                                                                                       UI422 Scientific Reasoning                   (3)*
                                                                                       Total Sci. Hist./Phil.:                      3 Hours
B. Biology BO200 Plant Biology (3)
BS108-Bio. for Living, (3)*, or BS218-Bio. Sci.: A Process Approach, (3)* or BI190- Life Processes (4) (3*-4)
                                                                                       ZO200 Animal Biology                           (3)
                                                                                       Total Biology:                           9-10 Hours

C. Chemistry                                                                      CH185/005/085 General Chemistry I     (5)*
                                                                                       CH186 General Chemistry II                   (3) 
                                                                                       Total Chemistry:                            8 Hours

D. Physics                         PH120/020 Introductory Physics (5) OR PH230/030 General Physics I           (5)

                                       PH121/021 Introductory Physic (5) OR PH231/031 General Physics II (5)
                                                                                                                    Total Physics: 10 hours

E. Earth Science GO110 Physical Geology (3)
                                                                                       GO220 Meteorology                              (3)
                                                                                       GO320 Oceanography                            (3)
                                                                                       Total Earth Science:                       9 hours

F. Environmental Science One of the following courses:           UI372 Earthquakes and Society             (3)* 
                                                                                       GO305 Environmental Geoscience           (3)
                                                                                       BS105 Environmental Biology               (3)*
                                                                                       BI332 General Ecology                          (3)
                                                                                       UI360 Recycling and Waste Manag        (3)*
                                                                                       CH350 Environmental Chemistry             (3)
                                                                                       or
                                                                                       EV350 Evironmental Chemistry               (3)
                                                                                       Total Envir. Sci.:                            3 hours

G. Chemistry Endorsement (Major)                                        CH187 Qualitative Analysis                   (2)
                                                                                       CH271 Quantitative Analysis                  (4)
                                                                                       CH310 Intro. to Physical Chemistry (5) 
                                                                                       CH340 Essentials of Organic (5) 
                                                                                       UI331 Biochemistry I (3)*
                                                                                       UI443 Professional Experience in 
                                                                                                                             Chemistry    (3)*
                                                                                       Total Chemistry Endors. :      22 add. CH hrs

III. Required Mathematics (3 hours can also be applied to University Studies)                            3-8 hours
                                                                                       MA133 Trigonometry                          (0-2) 
                                                                                       MA134 College Algebra                     (0-3)*
                                                                                       MA139 Applied Calculus                       (3)*
IV. Professional Education                                                                                                    34 hours

Minimum Degree Requirements                 128-137 hours

* denotes University Studies Courses

University Studies Requirements
for
BS in Secondary Education
Chemistry Major

(1) will also meet required PLXXX
(2) UI443 will replace UI3XX (3) requirement