Secondary Education Biology Major

Successful completion of this major’s biology courses and the professional education sequence leads to certification as a secondary school teacher in biology. Students in this program must select an academic minor in another department. A minor in chemistry education is recommended. Advising for this major is provided by Carolyn J. Lowe in the School of Education.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.

Total Credits Required

145

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Required Courses in Major	40
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [Div II]	4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity [Div II]	4
BI 210 Principles of Ecology	4
BI 312 Genetics	4
BI 315 Evolution	4
BI 203 Medical Microbiology (5 cr.) or	5
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology	4
Biology Electives	11

Other Required Courses	32
CH 111 General Chemistry I [Div II]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [Div II]	5
Chemistry Electives (200 level and above)	8
PH 201 College Physics I [Div II]	5
PH 202 College Physics II [Div II]	5
Choose from the following:	4
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy (4 cr.) [Div II]
GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.) [Div II]
GC 225 Introduction to Maps (2 cr.)
GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.) [Div II]
GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.)
GC 390 Oceanography (2 cr.)

Teaching Minor, minimum	20-24

Professional Education	37
ED 201 Introduction to Education	2
ED 231 Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom	4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education	2
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers	3
ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community	2
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4

NOTE: Transfer students may satisfy the CH 111 and CH 112 requirements with a minimum of 4 credit hours each.

Bulletin Year: 2007 - 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.