Liberal Arts and Sciences: CURRICULUM PREPARATORY TO THE TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY

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For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in the Teaching of Chemistry

This curriculum is designed to prepare the student to teach physical science with a major in chemistry and a second teaching field in physics or mathematics. Students are advised that additional course work may be necessary to teach middle grades six through eight after June 30, 1996. Consult the certification officer in 110 Education Building for additional information. A minimum of 130 hours of credit is required for graduation. In addition, a student must have at least 3.5 (A = 5.0) cumulative and University of Illinois grade-point averages to remain in the curriculum. A student must also maintain at least a 3.0 grade-point average in all attempts at science and mathematics courses taken at the University of Illinois in order to remain in the curriculum.

A student must elect a second teaching field in either mathematics or physics. Regardless of the second teaching field, the curriculum requires the completion of the general physics sequence, including PHYCS 107, and one year of calculus. Students choosing a second teaching field in mathematics shall complete the teacher education minor in mathematics. The second teaching field in physics shall consist of 6 hours of 300-level physics beyond the elementary courses.

Departmental Distinction. Students in this curriculum may earn distinction, high distinction, or highest distinction in the teaching of chemistry. Distinction is awarded on the basis of performance in student teaching and academic achievement.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

See the description of the general education requirements. Students may need additional hours in humanities to complete the 15-hour minimum required for certification.
HOURS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
2 C & I 101--Introduction to the Teaching of Secondary School Subjects
2 C & I 219--Field Experience in Secondary Teaching
2 C & I 240--Secondary Education in the United States
2 C & I 229--Field Experience in Secondary Education
3 EDPSY 211--Educational Psychology
3 E P S 201--Foundations of American Education
2 C & I 239--Microteaching: Practice in Teaching Techniques
1 SP ED 218--Exceptional Students in Secondary Schools
4-5 C & I 241--Techniques of Teaching in the Secondary Schools
5-8 ED PR 242--Educational Practice in Secondary Education
26-30 Total

REQUIREMENTS OF THE MAJOR

The sequence of chemistry courses chosen by the student is somewhat flexible and depends upon previous educational experience as well as other factors. The following two sequences of chemistry courses are recommended. The first is the less rigorous program and might be followed by a student whose high school background is not particularly strong. The second is similar to that followed by students in the chemistry curriculum. An intermediate program involving other courses may be chosen with the consent of the departmental adviser; but, in all cases, the course program should include a course in physical chemistry and two additional courses at the 300 level, and at least 30 hours of chemistry (excluding CHEM 100).

Suggested Sequences

HOURS FIRST SEQUENCE
8 General chemistry
3 Elementary quantitative analysis
5 Basic organic chemistry and structure and synthesis ( CHEM 236 and CHEM 237, or CHEM 231 and CHEM 234)
4 Physical chemistry
12 Additional chemistry
32 Total
HOURS SECOND SEQUENCE
10 General chemistry
6 Organic chemistry
2 CHEM 237--Structures and Synthesis
3 CHEM 315--Inorganic Chemistry
6 Physical chemistry
2 CHEM 319--Instrumental Characterization of Chemical Systems Laboratory
3 Additional chemistry
32 Total

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