SCI 5050 Life Science (3)
The nature of science and how it should be presented to elementary and junior high school students; a practicum in teaching science processes; a review of life science materials in the contemporary science projects.

SCI 5070 Physical Science (3)
Selected topics from the areas of astronomy, chemistry and physics are studied. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles. The student is encouraged to use reasoning ability.

SCI 5090 Earth Science (3)
Indoor and outdoor classes, specimen study and simple experiments cultivate a broader familiarity with the physical habitat of man. Materials that form planet earth and relationships between climate and landscape receive special attention.

SCI 5110 Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3)
Students will be given an opportunity to develop a personal philosophy of science teaching and apply this philosophy in educational practice such as developing and evaluating curricular materials, preparing individualized instructional materials, field testing materials, evaluating student and teacher self-performance and reviewing modern curriculum project.

SCI 5330 Problems in Earth Science (1,2,3)
Offers students an opportunity to pursue a problem of special interest which be satisfied by courses already offered by the university.