Description of Courses taken through UGA at Gwinnett

Below is a list of the required courses along with the course descriptions from the UGA course catalog.

Science Courses
(BIOL)BCMB(CHEM) 3100. Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 3 hours
Oasis Title: INTRODUCT BIOCHEM.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 2211 or CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2411) and (CHEM 2211L or CHEM 2311L or CHEM 2411L).
The structure and function of biological molecules, enzymology, metabolism and bioenergetics, and recombinant DNA technology.

(BIOL)GENE 3200. Genetics. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: GENETICS.
Prerequisite or corequisite: [BIOL 1104-1104L or BIOL 1108-1108L] and [BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4010/6010].
Genetic mechanisms in viruses, bacteria, and eukaryotic cells in a comparative sense. Topics include molecular genetics and gene action, transfer systems and mapping, cytological, quantitative, and population genetics.

(BIOL)GENE 4600/6600. Evolutionary Biology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EVOL BIOLOGY.
Undergraduate prerequisite: BIOL 1108-1108L.
An introduction to the processes of evolution. Topics include population genetics, speciation, systematics, coevolution, chemical origin of life, history of life, geological record, and evolution of humans.

MIBO 3500. Introductory Microbiology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTROD MICROBIOLOGY.
Prerequisite or corequisite: BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4020/6020.
Microorganisms, with special emphasis on bacteria, their structure, function, diversity, and importance to man.

Other required science courses include an ecology course and two other 3000 or 4000 level electives.

Science Education Courses
ESCI 6450. Science Curriculum and Learning. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SCIENCE CURRICULUM.
Undergraduate prerequisite: EPSY 2020 and EFND 2030.
Science curriculum models for students in grades 7 through 12 in relation to goals for science education and classroom practice. Development, selection, and evaluation of curricular materials based on research in learning.

ESCI 6460. Methods of Science Teaching. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: METHODS SCI TEACH.
Undergraduate prerequisite: EPSY 2020 and EFND 2030.
Science instructional strategies and classroom assessment for students in grades 7 through 12. Classroom management, lesson planning, and safety in the science classroom.

ESCI 6030. Teaching Science to Students with Special Educational Needs. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SCIENCE SPEC NEEDS.
Basis and practice of modifying science programs/teaching for students with special educational needs and introductory skills for modifying science programs/teaching strategies.

ESCI 6480. Technological Capabilities for Science Teaching. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TECH FOR SCI TCH.
Classroom applications of electronic technologies to science teaching, including analog audiovisual media, microcomputers, telecommunications networks, and their interactions. Technology-facilitated teaching strategies and curriculum integration in science teaching at the middle and secondary school levels.

ESCI 7480. Philosophy and Leadership in Science Classroom Practice. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CLASSROOM PRACTICE.
Prerequisite:ESCI 4450/6450 and ESCI 4460/6460.
Historical, cultural, social, political, and professional influences related to science classroom practice in grades 7 through 12.

ESCI 7460. Science Education School-Based Internship. (2 semesters)
Oasis Title: SCHBASED INTERNSHIP.
School-based experiences in grades 7 through 12 under the supervision of a University supervisor. Non-traditional format: This course will accomodate students in both the traditional and alternative tracks.

Note: Students not taking ESCI 6030 must substitute another introductory course in Special Education, such as SPED 2000. Studentsnot taking ESCI 6480 must substitute another introductory course in
Instructional Technology, such as EDIT 6150. These courses are oftenavailable online as UGA Inservice courses, and are offered in Athens, but are not regularly offered at the Gwinnett University Center. An
introductory course in Educational Psychology (EPSY) is also requiredfor certification. Availability of such courses varies greatly acrosssemesters, so please consult the Program Director for advising about
scheduling.