Academic Programs / Science & Technology
TUteach - Biology
Dr. Douglas Baird, Program Director
College of Science and Technology
Carnell Hall, Suite 400
215-204-2888
Dr. Thomas J. Walker, Program Director
College of Education
Ritter Hall, Room 338
215-204-8374
Dr. Herbert Green, Master Teacher/Faculty Advisor
College of Science and Technology
Barton Hall, Room A306
215-204-3628
Dr.
Allen Nicholson, Chair
www.temple.edu/biology/
Dr. Joel Sheffield, Content Advisor
Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 311
215-204-8839
joel.sheffield@temple.edu
Evelyn Vleck, Content Advisor
Biology-Life Science Building, Room 248P
215-204-6528
evelyn.vleck@temple.edu
Biology with Teaching
The B.S. with Teaching program in Biology is part of Temple's innovative teacher-training program, “TUteach.” The B.S. with Teaching provides broad training in Biology, and prepares students for a career in secondary school teaching. Students who complete the B.S. with Teaching will meet Pennsylvania teacher certification requirements via theoretical and practical courses in education specifically designed for science and mathematics majors. The education courses in the B.S. with Teaching degree program include practice teaching in school district classrooms and emphasize inquiry-based approaches to learning.
Bachelor of Science
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
1. University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
- Math 0701 (4 s.h.) and/or English 0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
- All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple as part of their major. Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement: Biology 2296, Biology 3096, Biology 3196, Biology 3396, Philosophy 2196 or Secondary Education 3796.
- Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
- The General Education Curriculum consists of approximately 25-26 s.h. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
2. College Requirements
- 90 credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
- 45 Upper Level (2000+) credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (88-91 s.h.)
- Nine (9) Biology courses are required (32-35 s.h.): Biology 1111, 2112, 2296, 2227, 3091, 3096 and three (3) upper level Biology electives at the 2000 level or above (see course descriptions for exceptions).
- Four (4) Chemistry courses with labs are required (16 s.h.): Chemistry 1031/1033, 1032/1034, 2201/2203 and 2202/2204.
- Two (2) Mathematics courses are required (8 s.h.): Mathematics 1041 and 1042.
- Two (2) Physics courses are required (8 s.h.): Physics 2021 and 2022.
- Two (2) College of Science & Technology courses are required (2 s.h.): SCI TEC 1189 and 1289.
- Three (3) Education course are required (10 s.h.): Education 2179, 4388 and 4802.
- Two (2) Mathematics or Science Education (Secondary) courses are required (6 s.h.): Math/Science Education 2189 and 4189.
- One (1) Secondary Education course is required (3 s.h.): Secondary Education 3796.
- One (1) Philosophy course is required (3 s.h.): Philosophy 2196.
Suggested Semester By Semester Plan
Year 1 - Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
1031
1033
1041
1043
1951
1953 |
General Chemistry I and
General Chemistry I Laboratory
or
General Chemical Science I and
General Chemical Science I Laboratory
or
Honors General Chemistry I and
Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
|
SCI TEC |
1189 |
Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching |
1 |
|
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1041
1941 |
Calculus I
or
Honors Calculus I |
4
4 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
7 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
16 |
|
|
Year 1 - Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology
Biology |
1111
1911 |
Introduction to Biology
or
Honors Introduction to Biology |
4
4 |
|
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
1032
1034
1042
1044
1952
1954 |
General Chemistry II and
General Chemistry II Laboratory
or
General Chemical Science II and
General Chemical Science II Laboratory
or
Honors General Chemistry II and
Honors General Chemistry II Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
|
SCI TEC |
1289 |
Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design |
1 |
|
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1042
1942 |
Calculus II
or
Honors Calculus II |
4
4 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
16 |
|
|
Year 2 - Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology
Biology |
2112
2912 |
Introduction to Biology
or
Honors Introduction to Biology |
4
4 |
|
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
2201
2203
2211
2213
2921
2923 |
Organic Chemistry I and
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
or
Organic Chemistry I for Majors and
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory for Majors
or
Honors Organic Chemistry I and
Honors Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
|
Education |
2179 |
Knowing & Learning in Mathematics & Science |
3 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
14 |
|
|
Year 2 - Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
2296 |
Genetics (S) |
4 |
WI |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
2202
2204
2212
2214
2922
2924 |
Organic Chemistry II and
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
or
Organic Chemistry for Majors II and
Organic Majors Laboratory II
or
Honors Organic Chemistry II and
Honors Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
|
Math Education (Secondary)
or
Science Education (Secondary) |
2189 |
Classroom Interactions |
3 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
14 |
|
|
Year 3 - Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
3096 |
Cell Structure & Function (F) |
4 |
WI |
Philosophy |
2196 |
Perspectives on Science & Mathematics (F) |
3 |
WI |
Physics |
2021 |
General Physics I (F) |
4 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
6 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
17 |
|
|
Year 3 - Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
2227 |
Principles of Ecology (S) |
4 |
|
Biology |
3091 |
Research Methods (S) |
3 |
|
Secondary Education |
3796 |
Reading Problems in the Secondary School |
3 |
WI |
Physics |
2022 |
General Physics II (S) |
4 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
17 |
|
|
Year 4 - Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
Elective* |
Upper Division Biology Elective |
3-4 |
|
Biology |
Elective* |
Upper Division Biology Elective |
3-4 |
|
Math Education (Secondary)
or
Science Education (Secondary) |
4189 |
Project-Based Instruction (F) |
3 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
4-6 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Year 4 - Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
Elective* |
Upper Division Biology Elective |
3-4 |
|
Education |
4388 |
TUteach Apprentice Teaching |
6 |
|
Education |
4802 |
TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar |
1 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
|
|
4-5 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credits in Coursework for B.S. in Biology with Teaching |
88-91 |
|
General Education / Elective Credits |
33-36 |
|
Total Credits for B.S. Degree |
124 |
|
(F) - Fall only course.
(S) - Spring only course.
*If the student has taken the necessary prerequisite courses, some of the Biology elective courses may be taken before the Fall semester of Year 4. While not required, Biology 3101 (Evolution) is highly recommended as one of three Biology electives.
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