College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Curriculum Components for Biology and General Science Teacher Certification

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The Basic Curriculum

Basic curriculum requirements in natural sciences and mathematics are to be met by completing the discipline specific core.

I. Written Composition: 6 hours

A. Six semester hours from one of the following sequences:

II. Humanities and Fine Arts: 12 hours

A. Choose one of the following sequences:

B. Three semester hours from the following:

C. Three semester hours from the following:

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 19 hours

BY 101. Introductory Biology I (4)
OR
BY 103. Honors Biology (4)
AND
BY 212. General Botany (4) *
BY 222. General Zoology (4) *
CH 111. General Chemistry I (4)
CH 112. General Chemistry II (4) required for General Science Teacher Certification as part of the basic curriculum
MH 114. Precalculus Trigonometry (3) or higher math

IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 12 hours

A. Six semester hours from one of the following sequences:

B. Six semester hours from the following:

V. UWA Experience: 2 hours

A. Two semester hours from the following:

UWA 101. Freshman Seminar (2) or Advisor Approved Elective

Note(s):

*Course counts in the basic curriculum only.

Teacher Certification requires coursework in the Biology Major: Teacher Certification or General Science Teacher Certification and High School Certification 6-12.