Biology Certification
Bachelor of Science: 181.0 quarter credits
Certification is for grades 7 - 12
Degree Requirements
Incoming students, 2011/2012
The
certification area emphasizes coursework in the biological sciences,
including genetics, morphology and physiology, biochemistry,
microbiology,
and ecology. Students may also choose to pursue a second certification
in chemistry and/or environmental education. A sample plan of study is available.
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| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| HIST 280 | History of Science I | 3.0 | ||
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| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 4.0 | ||
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| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 | ||
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| MATH 123 | Calculus III | 4.0 | ||
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| PHIL 251 | Ethics | 3.0 | ||
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| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3.0 | ||
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| PSY 320 WI | Educational Psychology |
3.0 | ||
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| UNIV 101 | The Drexel Experience | 2.0 | ||
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| English elective course between 200-329 | 3.0 | |||
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| Science requirements | ||||
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| BIO 122 | Cells and Genetics | 4.5 | ||
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| BIO 124 | Evolution and Organismal Diversity | 4.5 | ||
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| BIO 126 | Physiology and Ecology | 4.5 | ||
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| BIO 201 | Human Psychology I | 4.0 | ||
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| BIO 214 | Principles of Cell Biology | 3.0 | ||
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| BIO 215 WI | Techniques of Cell Biology | 2.5 | ||
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| BIO 217 | Evolution | 4.0 | ||
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| BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 | ||
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| BIO 219 WI | Techniques of Molecular Biology | 2.5 | ||
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| BIO 270 | Developmental Biology | 3.0 | ||
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| BIO 271 | Developmental Biology Laboratory | 2.0 | ||
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| BIO 306 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 2.0 | ||
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| BIO 404 | Structure and Function of Biomolecules | 4.0 | ||
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| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 | ||
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| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 | ||
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| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 | ||
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| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4.0 | ||
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| CHEM 244 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 3.0 | ||
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| CHEM 245 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 3.0 | ||
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| ENVS 230 | General Ecology | 3.0 | ||
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| ENVS 284 WI | Physiological and Population Ecology | 3.0 | ||
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| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 4.0 | ||
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| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 | ||
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| Pedagogy requirements | 64.5 Credits | |||
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| EDUC 101 | Foundations in Education I: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 113 | The Organization Structure of Secondary Schools | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 123 | Adolescent Development | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 142 | Special Education Foundations | 4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 205 | Sophomore Seminar | 1.0 | ||
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| EDUC 216 | Diversity and Today's Teacher | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 223 | Teaching the Middle School Child | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 244 | Inclusionary Practices for Exceptional Students | 4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 246 | Literacy Development | 4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 258 | Reading in the Content Areas (7-12) | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 265 | Foundations for Instructing ELLs | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 305 | Junior Seminar | 1.0 | ||
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| EDUC 310 | Computer Applications in Teaching | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 315 | Secondary Science Teaching Methods | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 322 | Evaluation of Instruction | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 324 | Current Research in Curriculum and Instruction | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 325 | Multimedia in Instructional Design | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 405 | Senior Seminar | 1.0 | ||
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| Student teaching experience | ||||
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| EDUC 410 WI | Student Teaching (Biology) | 9.0 | ||
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| Writing-Intensive Course Requirements In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate. A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List on the Drexel University Writing Center page. Students scheduling their courses in Banner/DrexelOne can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term. |
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