Siena Heights University
NATURAL SCIENCE
NSC 110 EARTH SCIENCE 4 A course available to non-science majors but required for students seeking teacher education certification who are majoring / minoring in the sciences . Topics in geology , paleontology , oceanography , meteorology , and astronomy will be considered . The scientific method will be stressed in the labs . Prerequisite : None Liberal Arts : Science Course is offered : FA 2017 , FA 2019
NSC 295 SOPHOMORE SEMINAR 1 Seminar-style course that prepares grades K-12 teacher candidates to understand and teach biology , chemistry , physics and earth / space science as integrated content . Students will explore and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of all science . Students will examine major unifying themes , design units of study , and work directly with K-12 grade students , teachers , and communities . This seminar begins a set of three seminar courses dealing with the integration of science . Prerequisite : Permission Course is offered : FA Every Year
NSC 373 SCIENCE METHODS 3 A study of the principles and methods of teaching science in the K-12 classroom setting . The primary scope and sequence of curriculum is grade level specific science , where emphasis is upon content and methodology set forth by the Michigan Science Standards and the Framework for K-12 Science Education . Course provides multiple opportunities for critical thinking , cooperative learning , and integration across curriculum and hands-on learning experiences . Needs of exceptional children , multicultural appreciation and integration , and developmentally appropriate practice are also discussed . Students will design both short and long term lesson and unit plans . Prerequisite : EDU 371 or EDU372 Course is offered : WI Every Year
NSC 395 JUNIOR SEMINAR 1 Seminar style methods course that prepares grades K-12 teacher candidates to understand and teach biology , chemistry , physics and earth / space science as integrated content . Students will explore and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of all science . Students will examine major unifying themes , design units of study , and work directly with K-12 grade students , teachers , and communities . This seminar class will build upon NSC 295 , Sophomore Seminar . Prerequisite : Junior Standing Course is offered : FA Every Year
NSC 495 SENIOR SEMINAR 1 Seminar-style methods course that prepares grades K-12 teacher candidates to understand and teach biology , chemistry , physics and earth / space science as integrated content . Students will explore and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of all science . Students will examine major unifying themes , design units of study , and work directly with K-12 grade students , teachers , and communities . This seminar class will build upon NSC 396 , Junior Seminar , culminating in a final project applicable to the student ’ s content area and grade level preference . Prerequisite : NSC 395 Course is offered : FA Every Year
NURSING : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PRE-LICENSURE PROGRAM
NUR 101 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS 1 This course introduces concepts that are significant to the nurse , and influence professional practice . Included are nursing history , ethics , culture , political , socioeconomic factors , as well as critical thinking and study skills for nursing . This course is required for Pre-nursing majors .
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