ASTR 1033 Elements of Astronomy
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

A study of astronomy from the past to the present including examinations of the solar system, properties of stars, and characteristics of galaxies.

ASTR 1041 Elements of Astronomy Laboratory
1 credit: 2 hours laboratory

A laboratory course to supplement Astronomy 1033

ASTR 3503 Advanced Astronomy
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: ASTR 1033

Analysis, makeup, and operation of planetary systems; star formation and types; classes and variations of galaxies; operation of the universe.

ASTR 4652 Special Topics
2 credits: 2 hours lecture

Selected topics from the areas of astronomy designed to be of particular interest and use to in-service teachers. May be taken by regular students only with permission of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. May be repeated for a total of six hours credit.

ESCI 1051 Elements of Geology Laboratory
1 credit: 2 hours laboratory

Corequisite: ESCI 1063

Identification of minerals and rocks, introduction to maps, methodology of absolute and relative age dating. Introduction to structural geology.

ESCI 1063 Elements of Geology
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

Corequisite: ENGL 1013

Materials of the Earth's crust and the processes and agents which affect them; plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and Earth history.

ESCI 1073 Earth and Atmosphere
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

Corequisite: ESCI 1081

Survey of the nature of the Earth's hydrosphere in terms of composition, origin, and physical processes; weather, climate, oceans, streams, groundwater, and glaciers.

ESCI 1081 Earth and Atmosphere Laboratory
1 credit: 2 hours laboratory

Corequisite: ESCI 1073

Exercises involving interpretation of oceanic data, methodology of collecting weather data, stream and groundwater flow problems.

ESCI 1123 Meteorology
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

Corequisite: ESCI 1131

Survey of the Earth’s Atmosphere in terms of weather patterns and climate changes.

ESCI 1131 Meteorology Laboratory
1 credit: 2 hours laboratory

Corequisite: ESCI 1123

Exercises involving interpretation of weather and climate data.

ESCI 222V Field Geology
Variable credit

NOTE: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours credit.

Introduction to the methods of field investigation and interpretation of geological features. The purpose and scope of the course will vary from trip to trip.

ESCI 3473 Earth Resources
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: ESCI 1063

Origin, classification, and distribution of the Earth's economic minerals, rocks, water, and fossil fuels.

ESCI 3493 Environmental Science
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: 3 hours of biology or earth science
NOTE: Same as BIOL 3493

A survey of the environment to provide an understanding of and respect for the ecosystems upon which the human species is dependent. Fall offering in even-numbered years.

ESCI 358V Natural History
Variable credit

Prerequisite: 3 hours biology or earth science
NOTE: May be taken for a maximum of 3 hours credit. Same as BIOL 358V, FOR 358V, and WLF 358V.

A field course in geology and biology of natural ecosystems, consisting of travel, study, and/or research in unique natural areas of North America.

SCED 3653 Science for Middle School Teachers
3 credits: 3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: 8 hours of laboratory science courses

Selected topics in astronomy, earth science, and physical science and their interrelationships. Discovery, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences.

SCED 468V Science Teaching Methods
Variable credit, may be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours

Prerequisites: 20 hours of laboratory science

Methods and strategies of secondary science instruction in biology, chemistry, physics and physical science. Development of lesson plans and teaching of laboratory activities will be emphasized. Clinical experience in freshman-level science laboratories will constitute a major part of the course.