2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Natural and Applied Sciences Science and Mathematics 172 Cedarville University 2008–09 Chemistry Education (Bachelor of Arts) The chemistry education major prepares young people to engage the culture as chemistry teachers in the middle school and high school setting, both public and private institutions. Preparing future educators with a heart for Christ and a high view of God's Word. Course requirements involve 94.5 semester hours including: Chemistry Core Requirements. .............................................55.5 CHEM-1010 Principles of Biochemistry..................................... 5 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II................................. 8 CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I........................................... 3 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry................. 1 CHEM-3210 Environmental Chemistry..................................... 4 CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry. ............................................ 3 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I.............................................. 5 CHEM-3525 Organic Chemistry II for Biologists....................... 4 *CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar–Chemistry................................. 1 GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology............................................ 3.5 MATH-1710 Calculus I............................................................... 5 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I, II.................................... 10 SCED-3120 Teaching Science for AYA...................................... 3 Teacher Education.....................................................................39 *Capstone Course Chemistry Education (B.A.) Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 Chemistry Education Major Requirements. ..............................55.5 Teacher Education Requirements................................................39 General Education Requirements...........................................39-47 Total (minimum, not including proficiency).............. 133.5-141.5 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Chemistry Education First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.............................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 CHEM-1010 Principle of Biochemistry. ..............................................5 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I,II...........................................8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 EDUC-1000 The Education Profession..............................................1 EDUC-1050 Contemporary Christian Schools...................................0 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology.....................................................3.5 MATH-1710 Calculus I........................................................................5 Total.............................................................................................. 34.5 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I....................................................3 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry..........................1 EDSP-2000 Teaching Children with Exceptionalities.........................2 EDSP-2050 Special Education Field Experience...............................1 EDUC-2000 Introduction to Teaching.................................................2 EDUC-2100 Technology in the Classroom.........................................2 EDUC-2200 Multicultural Field Experience........................................1 EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology.................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I, II............................................. 10 Literature Elective..............................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 34 Third year: BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration......................................2 CHEM-3210 Environmental Chemistry..............................................4 CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry......................................................3 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I.......................................................5 CHEM-3525 Organic Chemistry II for Biologists................................4 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 SCED-3120 Teaching Science for AYA...............................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................1 Physical Education Activity Elective...................................................1 Social Science Elective......................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 34 Fourth year: CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar-Chemistry............................................1 COM-2300 Voices of Diversity...........................................................3 EDSE-4000 Reading in the Content Area: AYA..................................3 EDSE-4100 Principles of Teaching.....................................................5 EDSE-4450 Clinical Experience: AYA................................................3 EDSE-4900 Student Teaching and Seminar: AYA............................ 10 EDSP-4000 Principles of Inclusion.....................................................1 EDUC-4500 Philosophy of Education................................................2 History Elective..................................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 31