Science Education
Independent Study
SCED 8001 1-6 cr.
The independent study gives the student an opportunity for independent development of teaching techniques, laboratory procedures, written work, science curriculum, job-related document or of some other activity agreed upon by the student and the graduate faculty advisor. The final product of this study is a written or otherwise permanent documentation of the work accomplished.
Internship
SCED 8002 1-6 cr.
The internship provides laboratory or field experience in conjunction with established research programs at cooperating off-campus governmental, industrial, or private institutions. Supervision is shared by the institutional program directors and faculty from Fitchburg State College. A comprehensive paper describing the internship activities is required upon completion of the experience.
Practicum in Science
SCED 8003 1-6 cr.
The practicum provides student teaching experience in area schools and in the college campus school, designed to meet the state requirements for teacher certification.
Advanced Methods in Teaching Science
SCED 9000 3 cr.
The emphasis of the course is upon developing a working philosophy of science teaching for the master teacher. The course focuses on the design of activities to foster scientific inquiry, ethical decision-making, and critical thinking as well as research on alternative assessment, classroom management and the use of technology in the science classroom.
The Modern Science Curriculum
SCED 9001 3 cr.
The course provides an up-to-date survey of the science teaching curriculum materials available for use in schools, K-12. Each student develops a model science curriculum based on psychological and pedagogical principles.
Research in Science Education
SCED 9002 3 cr.
Students undertake research designed to explore some phase of science teaching in detail. This study may include teaching methodology, curriculum development and/or other activities agreed upon by the student and supervising research advisor. An element of experimentation must be included in the project. The final product is a written documentation of the research and results.
Science, Ethics, and Technology
SCED 9003 3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to communicate the process of ethical reasoning. Students gain a better understanding of how cooperation between people concerned with the human application of science and the makers of public policy must become a working hypothesis. By examining current literature students uncover some of the facts and general principles of ethical reasoning and relate the short- and long-term consequences to moral positions.
Research in Science
SCED 9004 3 cr.
Students undertake research in a specific field of science that involves an in-depth exploration of a well defined problem. The student must develop a hypothesis for the possible solution of the problem, then devise the experimental technique to test the hypothesis and ultimately conceive a logical conclusion based upon the data collected. The final product is a written documentation of the research and results. The study is completed under the supervision of graduate faculty.
Research in Science Education
SCED 9005 1 cr.
Students undertake literature-based research designed to explore some phase of science teaching in detail. This study may include teaching methodology, curriculum development, and/or other activities agreed upon by the student and supervising research advisor. The final product is a written research proposal. An element of experimentation must be included in the project.
Thesis
SCED 9010 6 cr.
Students conduct a research project resulting in a thesis. The thesis develops under the guidance of a thesis advisor and committee.
Special Topics
SCED 9100 3 cr.
Course content varies from semester to semester, reflecting contemporary issues in the discipline and depending upon student and faculty interest.
Note: many other science courses are offered from time to time. Some are cross-listed under biology, earth science and chemistry. See specific course-listings for each semester for details. Other courses from biology, earth science or chemistry may be used as electives or requirements.
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