Description
An introduction for pre-service elementary teachers or students needing general education credit to the concepts of the science of Biology, including The Nature of Science; The Chemistry of Life; Cells and Genetics; Energy and Life (including photosynthesis and respiration); Plant and Animals Systems; Evolution; and Environment. Relationship of these topics to the Next Generation Science Standards as applied to the teaching of elementary science will be included. Lecture will meet for 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MTH 1040 or equivalent. Corequisite NSC 3730.LB (For non-science majors)