ENGL 1101  English Composition I

3 Credits

A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

ECON 1000  

Credits

Description not available

CHEM 1211  Principles of Chemistry I

3 Credits

CHEM 1211 is the first course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Course content includes electronic structure of atoms and molecules, bonding fundamentals, fundamentals of chemical reactions, and gas laws.

CHEM 1211L  Principles of Chemistry Lab I

1 Credits

Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211.

General Education Core Curriculum Mathematics & Quantitative Skills

3 Credits

MATH 1113 or MATH 1190

General Education Core Curriculum Political Science & US History

3 Credits

HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

ENGL 1102  English Composition II

3 Credits

A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.

CHEM 1212  Principles of Chemistry II

3 Credits

Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors.

CHEM 1212L  Principles of Chemistry Lab II

1 Credits

Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1212.

POLS 1101  American Government

3 Credits

This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science I

4 Credits

MATH 1190 or MATH 1179 or MATH 2202

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2130 or ENGL 2140 or WLC 1002 or WLC 2209 or FL 1001

EDUC 2110  Critical & Contemporary Issues

3 Credits

This course engages students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside the school. Against this backdrop, students will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy. Includes the use of current technologies which are directly related to effective teaching and 15 hours of observation and participation in appropriate elementary/early childhood, middle grades, secondary or P-12 environments. Note: Verification of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.

PHYS 2211  Principles of Physics I

3 Credits

PHYS 2211 is an introductory calculus-based course on classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. The student will be able to apply Newton's laws and conservation of energy and momentum to various problems in kinematics and dynamics, use the law of universal gravitation to falling objects and orbital motion, describe simple harmonic motion, oscillations, and waves, and explain temperature, heat, and entropy.

PHYS 2211L  Principles of Physics I Lab

1 Credits

PHYS 2211L is an introductory laboratory for the calculus-based course on classical mechanics, and waves. The student will be able to apply Newton's laws and conservation of energy and momentum to various problems in the laboratory, and perform measurements of simple harmonic motion, oscillations, and waves. The analysis of sources of error and formal propagation of uncertainties will also be developed, as well as graphical techniques and the method of least-squares fits.

MATH 2202  Calculus II

4 Credits

This course is the second in the calculus curriculum and consists of two parts. The first part is concerned with the techniques of integration and applications of the integral. The second part is concerned with infinite sequences and series.

General Education Core Curriculum Social Sciences

3 Credits

CRJU 1101 or GEOG 1101 or PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 or STS 1101 or ANTH 1102 or ECON 2106

General Education Core Curriculum Institutional Priorities II

3 Credits

AMST 1102 or ASIA 1102 or BLCK 1102 or COMM 1100 or GWST 1102 or LALS 1102 or LDRS 2300 or PAX 1102 or ISD 2700 or POLS 2401 or RELS 1102

EDUC 2120  Explore Socio-Cultural Perspec

3 Credits

Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country, this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.

EDUC 2130  Exploring Teaching & Learning

3 Credits

Explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. Note: Verification of professional liability insurance is required

MATH 2203  Calculus III

4 Credits

This course is the third in the calculus curriculum and is concerned with functions defined on regions in two or three dimensional space and that have values in one, two, or three dimensional space. Topics include partial derivatives, vector fields, multiple integrals, and applications of these topics.

PHYS 2212  Principles of Physics II

3 Credits

PHYS 2212 is an introductory calculus-based course on electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The student will be able to apply the concepts of electric field and electric potential to problems in electrostatics and with electric currents, describe the motion of charged particles in magnetic fields and induction, explain the origin of electromagnetic waves and properties of light, and understand elementary principles of special relativity and quantum physics.

PHYS 2212L  Principles of Physics II Lab

1 Credits

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ART 1107 or DANC 1107 or MUSI 1107 or TPS 1107

SCED 4414  Meth of Teaching Sec Science I

2 Credits

This course examines teachers, students, content, and interactions that lead students to develop conceptual understandings of science. Science teacher candidates design and implement instructional activities informed by understanding of science learning, then assess student learning. The co-requisite for this course is a 60 hour field experience as introduction to the adolescent learner, the equity imperative and science education reform.

SCED 4424  Teach Second Science Pract I

1 Credits

This course is a one credit-hour, school-based field experience in a secondary science classroom. The specific schedule will be determined collaboratively between the collaborating mentor teacher, the teacher candidate, and the KSU supervisor. Candidates must have a satisfactory field experience to continue on to student teaching. Proof of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.

MATH 2306  

Credits

Description not available

PHYS 2213  Principles of Physics III

2 Credits

This is the third course in the 3-semester introductory sequence. Students will learn about pressures produced by fluids and fluid flow. They will also learn the laws of thermodynamics and their applications to physical systems. Students will also examine the behavior of light interacting with lenses and mirrors, and will understand the behavior of sound in air.

PHYS 3720L  Modern Physics Laboratory

1 Credits

Physics Laboratory course PHYS 3720, complements the material in PHYS 3710. Students will gather data in X-ray diffraction, photoelectric effect and beta decay. They will also estimate the e/m ratio and study the spectra of Hydrogen, Helium and Mercury.

PHYS 3710  Modern Physics

3 Credits

The topics covered in this course constitute the most fundamental background in modern physics. The main objective of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the physical laws and phenomena that constitute the framework leading to quantum mechanics. Students will strengthen their knowledge of special relativity and explore aspects of the quantum theory of wave/particle duality and the probabilistic interpretation. Students will learn the Schrodinger?s equation, its solutions for simple potentials, and properties of the one-electron atom. Students will also study applications of quantum principles to atomic, molecular and nuclear structures..

ITEC 3300  Technology in High School

3 Credits

Teacher candidates learn to use technologies to promote student achievement in high school content area and technology literacy standards. Special topics include using technology to improve students? English language learning, to assess student learning, and to differentiate instruction. Candidates also learn to manage their digital activities in ways appropriate for a professional educator; advocate for students without beyond-school access; and teach K-12 students how to use technology safely, ethically, and legally. This is a three-credit (3) course.

SCED 4416  Meth Teaching Sec Science II

3 Credits

Teacher candidates will develop pedagogical content knowledge through the design and implementation of inquiry and project-based science lessons appropriate to secondary learners. Candidates will use available student data and research-based literature and theory to help guide their lesson planning. Candidates will critically reflect upon their teaching practice using videos, journals, and discussions. This course is restricted to participants in the secondary science education program.

SCED 4426  Teach Second Science Pract II

1 Credits

This course is a one credit-hour, school-based field experience in a secondary science classroom. The specific schedule will be determined collaboratively between the collaborating mentor teacher, the teacher candidate, and the KSU supervisor. Candidates must have a satisfactory field experience to continue on to student teaching. Proof of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.

PHYS 3220  Electromagnetism 1

3 Credits

This course is a survey of fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism. Students will learn and solve problems in electrostatic fields, magnetic fields of steady currents, and time-dependent electromagnetic fields.

PHYS 3260  Mathematical Physics

3 Credits

In this course students will review mathematical techniques that are often used in upper-level physics courses. Students will learn to apply linear algebra, differential equations, vector calculus, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, and complex analysis to solve problems in physics.

PHYS 4230  Thermal Physics

4 Credits

This course is a study of the principles of thermal equilibrium, physical statistics, irreversible processes, and the approach to equilibrium. Students will learn how to apply the statistical nature of thermodynamics using Boltzmann, Bose- Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac Statistics.

SCED 4650  Yearlong Clinical Experience I

3 Credits

Teacher candidates will develop pedagogical content knowledge through the design and implementation of inquiry and project-based science lessons appropriate to secondary learners. Candidates will use available student data and research-based literature and theory to help guide their lesson planning. Candidates will critically reflect upon their teaching practice using videos, journals, and discussions. This course is restricted to participants in the secondary science education program. This course includes a one credit seminar.

EDUC 4610  Intro to Yearlong Clinical Exp

0 Credits

This course is the beginning to the co-teaching Yearlong Clinical Experience in education. Candidates will attend the entirety of pre-planning at their assigned school before the start of the academic year (the exact timing of which will depend on the placement school?s schedule). Additionally, candidates will also attend the first week of the academic year in order to familiarize themselves with the policies and routines of their placement school and Collaborating Teacher.

INED 3300  Educating Students w/ Except

3 Credits

This course prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to positively impact the academic, social/emotional, and behavioral development of students with exceptionalities. This course requires a ten-hour observational and instructional experience in assigned school placement(s). Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. Candidates must have an issued preservice certificate for this course. This course fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement. Beginning July 1, 2019, all candidates must earn a ?B? or higher in this course for certification as stated in the Georgia PSC 505-2-.24 Special Georgia Requirements.

SCED 4651  YCE I Seminar

1 Credits

This seminar supports and assesses candidate development in secondary science education during the first semester of the yearlong clinical experience. Candidates reflect on the development of their competencies, skills, and dispositions, and support for teacher performance assessments is provided. Seminar discussions challenge candidates to examine and integrate current issues, values, and practices in the secondary (6-12) science classroom.

PHYS 3210  Mechanics I

3 Credits

This course is a survey of Newtonian dynamics of particles and systems of particles, central force systems, and the theory of small vibrations. Students will learn how to appply different mathematical techniques such as Lagrange's equations, Hamiltonian Principles to solve these mechanical systems.

General Education Core Curriculum Social Science

3 Credits

HIST 1100 or HIST 1111 or HIST 1112

SCED 4661  YCE II Seminar

1 Credits

This seminar supports and assesses candidate development in secondary science education during the clinical experience. Candidates reflect on the development of their competencies, skills, and dispositions, and support for teacher performance assessments is provided. The seminar discussions challenge candidates to examine and integrate current issues, values, and practices in the secondary (6-12) science classroom.

SCED 4660  Yearlong Clinical Exp II

8 Credits

Teacher candidates will develop pedagogical content knowledge through the design and implementation of inquiry and project-based science lessons appropriate to secondary learners. Candidates will use available student data and research-based literature and theory to help guide their lesson planning. Candidates will critically reflect upon their teaching practice using videos, journals, and discussions. This course is restricted to participants in the secondary science education program. This course includes a one credit seminar.

INED 4431  Founds Teach Multilingual Lrns

3 Credits

This course introduces middle and/or secondary teacher candidates to today?s diverse English learner population, education policies that impact these students and how cultural resources can be leveraged to meet their academic needs. This course focuses on developing effective instruction, assessment, and literacy development for English learners and other linguistically diverse learners in middle grade classrooms. Specifically, candidates will a) examine the academic, linguistic and social needs of linguistically diverse learners, b) explore the differences between teaching reading and writing to English learners and native English speakers; and c) develop skills necessary for the differentiation, scaffolding language and content for English learners at a variety of language proficiency levels.