Broad Field Science Major (Comprehensive)
Requirements
This major broadly trains students across the sciences. It is especially well-suited for students interested in teaching science (see Option 1), or for those who wish to design their own curriculum (see Option 2).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Courses | ||
| BIOL 130 | Principles of Biology I | 4.00 |
| BIOL 132 | Principles of Biology II | 4.00 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 5.00 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 5.00 |
| Environmental Science | ||
| ENSC 150 | Environment & Society: Issues and Perspectives | 3.00 |
| GEOL 110 | The Dynamic Earth | 4.00 |
| Physics | ||
| PHYS 107 | Algebra-Based Physics I | 4.00 |
| or PHYS 201 | Calculus-Based Physics I | |
| PHYS 108 | Algebra-Based Physics II | 4.00 |
| or PHYS 202 | Calculus-Based Physics II | |
| Math | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | 3.00 | |
| Algebra with Applications | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus for Business, Life, and Social Sciences | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Select one of the options below: | ||
| OPTION 1: BROAD FIELD SCIENCE EDUCATION (Grades 4-12) | ||
| Space Science | ||
| PHYS 100 | Astronomy | 4.00 |
| Upper Level Science Electives | ||
| Complete 7 additional credits of courses in BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, or PHYS at the 300+ level | ||
| Science Teaching Methods | ||
| NSED 321 | Teaching Elementary/Middle School Science | 3.00 |
| NSED 339 | Secondary Methods in Science Education | 3.00 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| T ED 470 | Student Teaching Residency | 12.00 |
| The Instruction Minor (22 credits) must be completed with Option 1. | ||
| UW-Superior education programs are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to fulfill specific licensure requirements for the state of Wisconsin at the time of degree completion. Some requirements may unavoidably change as state requirements change; stay in close communication with your advisors throughout your program. If you seek licensure in a state other than Wisconsin, please see the UW-Superior Institutional Certification Office web page for further information and assistance. | ||
| OPTION 2: SELF DESIGNED | ||
Select 22 additional credits of courses in BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, NSED, or PHYS at 300+ level. These courses must come from at least two separate prefixes. | ||
| A senior year experience (minimum 1 credit) must be included in the above 22 credits | ||
| Senior Year Experience | ||
| Senior Seminar In Chemistry | ||
| A science capstone course (minimum 1 credit) must be included in the above 22 credits. | ||
| Senior Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Senior Research | ||
| Research in Environmental Science | ||
| Internship in Environmental Science | ||
| Internship | ||
| Physics Research | ||