Courses
Below is a list of our Courses that are offered through the Science Education Program.
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, and GEOL 103.
Number of Units: 3
SCED 173: Secondary School Science
Theory and practice, instructional techniques, and materials for science in the secondary schools.
Pre/Corequisite: EDSC 172A, EDSC 173, EDSC 184X and secondary science education advisor approval.
Class Day and Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring
Number of Units: 3
SCED 174: Training to teach
This is a service learning course in which student will investigate how people learn and how to teach as they are immersed in teaching roles in the San Jose 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
Semesters Offered: Fall
Number of Units: 3
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
SCED 184Y: sTUDENT tEACHING ii- cLASSROOM tEACHING
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: 4
SCI 204: ADVANCED NATURAL SCIENCE
Peer teaching and leadership instruction in earth science. Demonstrations, classroom
activities, field projects and teaching strategies for K-12 teacher groups.
Prerequisite: Teaching credential and instructor consent.
Number of Units: 3
SCI 220: THEORIES AND PRACTICES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
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
SCI 255: Advanced Natural Science
Selected topics in natural science or science education.
Number of Units: 1-3
SCI 298: Research
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
SCI 299: Master's Thesis
Thesis development for Plan A MA Natural Science students, to be carried out under
direct supervision of a faculty member and committee. Seminar presentation required
upon final completion of thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the master's
degree and selection of a thesis committee.
Grading:Mandatory CR/NC/RP
Number of Units: 1-6
SCED 375: Colloquium in Science Education
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
Class Day and Time: Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring
Number of Units: 2