Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Publication: 2022-2023 Catalog Program: Biology - Concentration: Teacher Certification (BS) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Biology - Concentration: Teacher Certification (BS)128 credits required for graduation |
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Bachelor of Science - BiologyThe School of Science and Technology offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Biology. The Biology Major includes concentrations in General Biology, Cell Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Teacher Certification. Laboratory CoursesMany courses in the School of Science and Technology include both a class and a laboratory component. The laboratory and class components complement each other as integrated elements of a course that facilitate the accomplishment of the Course Outcome Goals. As such they cannot be separated. Students must pass both the lab and class. If a student fails either the class or the laboratory component, they will receive a fail grade and must repeat both components of the class. CurriculumGeneral Education Requirements (60 hours)The primary objective of the general education requirements is to guarantee that all students seeking a degree will be exposed to a common set of learning experiences that draw from a broad spectrum of subject areas. These common learning experiences are designed so that a student who completes the general education requirements will achieve the general education program goals as well as take introductory courses in the biology major that are prerequisite to courses in the program of study curriculum. Additional Requirements (3 hours)The physical education requirement is comprised of one credit hour of Wellness and two credit hours of additional Physical Education courses. Legislative RequirementsGeorgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate knowledge of the history and constitution on the United States and Georgia. These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination. The courses and the requirement(s) each course satisfies are as follows:
Major Requirements (60 hours)The courses in the Biology Major consist of both required and elective courses. The required courses are designed to ensure that all students receiving the BS Biology degree will share a common set of learning experiences toward achievement of the Program Outcome Goals. In addition, students will apply these learning experiences in the accomplishment of a research project or internship. Elective courses allow students to delve further into areas of specialization that provide breadth and/or depth of learning. | ||||
Program Outcome GoalsBachelor of Science - BiologyConcentration: Teacher CertificationGraduates who complete the Biology Major (Teacher Certification Concentration) will be able to:
Educator Preparation OutcomesThe School of Education is committed to preparing teachers who ensure that students reach high levels of achievement. GGC graduates are caring, competent, analytical, collaborative, and adaptive. Research supports the central role of each of these domains in fostering student achievement. Each of these domains is operationally defined by a set of specific learning outcomes which are expected of candidates in all programs. Domain 1: Interpersonal Expertise 2.5 Candidates foster environments that reflect ethical behavior, respect, kindness, safety, and care. Domain 2: Content and Pedagogical Expertise 2.1 Candidates know the content they are expected to teach and engage in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in order to provide all learners with engaging curriculum and learning experiences based on local and state standards. Domain 3: Assessment and Analytical Expertise 3.10 Candidates assess student learning using appropriate assessment tools. Domain 4: Leadership Expertise 4.7 Candidates assume leadership roles in classrooms and other school/community environments. Domain 5: Adaptive Expertise 5.1 Candidates exhibit routine and adaptive expertise for teaching. Admission to the Educator Preparation ProgramsAdmission to the Educator Preparation is required for admission to junior- and senior-level courses in the majors. The following requirements must be met for admission into the Elementary Education and Special Education majors, as well as the Teacher Certification Tracks of the biology, English, history, mathematics, and political science majors.
Prospective applicants to the Educator Preparation Programs may obtain application information from their mentors or from the School of Education. | ||||
General Education: (60 semester hours) | ||||
Area A - Essential Skills: (9 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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ENGL 1101 - English Composition I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 1102 - English Composition II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 1113 - Pre-calculus | (4) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 2200 - Calculus I | (4) Credit Hours | |||
(extra hour will count in Area F) | ||||
Area B - Institutional Option (4 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 1001 - Introduction to Computing | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Area C - Humanities/Fine Arts (6 semester hours) | ||||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MUSC 1100 - Music Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ARTS 1100 - Art Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2121 - British Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2122 - British Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2131 - American Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2132 - American Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FILM 1005 - Introduction to Film | (3) Credit Hours | |||
THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELN 1100 - World Religions | (3) Credit Hours | |||
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 1002 - Elemantary Chinese II | 3 Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 1002 - Elementary French II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area D - Natural Sciences, Math, Technology (11 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
(extra hour will count in Area F) | ||||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 2110 - Digital Media | (4) Credit Hours | |||
ITEC 2120 - Introduction to Programming | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Area E - Social Science (12 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
POLS 1101 - American Government | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1111 - Survey of World History/Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1112 - Survey of World History/Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1121 - Survey of Western Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1122 - Survey of Western Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ANTH 1102 - Introduction to Anthropology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ECON 2100 - Introduction to Economics | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area F - Courses Related to the Program of Study 18 semester hours | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
BIOL 1107K - Principles of Biology I and Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 1108K - Principles of Biology II with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 2211K - Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 2212K - Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
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Additional Requirements (3 hours) | ||||
Physical Education Requirement | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PHED 1101 - Choices for Life | (1) Credit Hours | |||
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Program of Study (65 semester hours) | ||||
Required Biology Courses(15 hours)A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
BIOL 3000 - Evolution | (3) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3200K - Genetics | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3400K - Cell Biology with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3500K - Ecology with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Biology/Biochemistry Electives (7 hours) | ||||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
BCHM 3100K - Biochemistry with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3010K - Human Anatomy | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3020K - Human Physiology | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3300K - Microbiology with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3310K - Botany with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 3600K - Zoology with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
BIOL 3900 - Biotechnology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 4700 - Interdisciplinary Applications of Biology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Other Required Science Courses (2 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ISCI 2500 - Physics and Earth Sciences | (2) Credit Hours | |||
Required Education Courses (41 hours)(Formal Admission to Educator Preparation Required) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EDUC 2110 - Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Teaching and Learning * | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPED 3100 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs P-12 | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3400A - Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3400B - Secondary Education Field I | (1) Credit Hours | |||
READ 3400 - Content Area Literacies | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3650A - Instructional Methods in the Secondary Classroom | (2) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3650B - Secondary Education Field II | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3650C - Differentiated Topics Seminar in Secondary Education | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 3700 - Digital Age Teaching Seminar | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4030 - Opening of School Experience: Biology | (0) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4600A - Instructional Adaptation in Grades 6-12 | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4600B - Educational Assessment in Grades 6-12 | (3) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4600C - Grades 6-12 Practicum | (2) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4800 - Leadership Seminar | (1) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4835A - Student Teaching: Professional Practices | (4) Credit Hours | |||
EDUC 4835B - Student Teaching: Planning & Assessment | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Note:*required prior to Admission to Teacher Education | ||||
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