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altering drugs, batteries, and buckministerfullerenes. Emphasis will be placed on the
development of skills that allow the student to affect policies that govern the access
anduse of chemicals in the future for thebenefit of everyone.
SCI 1901D - Selected Topics inScience-Health andDisease (3-0-3)
A survey of the biology of diseases that currently impact society, including proposed
prevention and cure. Examples include cardiovascular disorders, infectious diseases,
cancer, and diabetes.
SCI 1901E - Selected Topics inScience-Energy (3-0-3)
Emphasizes topics involving energy and its transfer to the understanding of biological
and physical systems by examining a variety of aspects of energy resources, including
the principles involved, and the environmental and economic consequences of energy
production anduse.
SCI 1901F - SelectedTopics inScience-ForensicScience (3-0-3)
Provides an introduction to the science of forensics. Topics will include various
scientific principles and techniques used in solving crimes. Case studies will be
presented.
SCI 1901G - SelectedTopics inScience-Sex andGender (3-0-3)
An interdisciplinary survey of human reproduction and gender development.
Physiological, psychological, and cultural aspects of human sexuality will be
addressed. Topics include female and male specific health problems, sexual
development, the genetics and evolution of sexuality, and current research in
reproductivemedicineand gender.
SCI 1901H - Selected Topics inScience-HumanGenetics (3-0-3)
A study of human genetics examining major breakthroughs and current issues in
human heredity. The course will include the science of genetics, and the societal
implications of topics such as the human genome project, DNA fingerprinting, genetics
and intelligence, and genetic engineering.
SCI 2222 - Internship and/or CooperativeEducation I (credit varies)
Internship program for selected students who perform science-based work in
conjunction with faculty or off-campus professionals. Credit hours are determined by
an agreement between faculty sponsor and internship supervisor (if appropriate).
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a science sequence from Area D of the Core
Curriculum and consent of theHead of theDepartment of Natural Sciences.
SCI 3110 - Physical Science I (2-0-2)
A one-semester, activity based course that incorporates methods, content, central
themes and technology for teaching physical science in themiddle grades. The topics
addressed include: energy and heat; science, society, and technology; machines and
force; and matter.
This course is open only to Middle Level Teacher Education
Students.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of AreaD of theCoreCurriculum.
Corequisite(s): SCI 3110L.
SCI 3110L - Physical ScienceLaboratory (0-2-1)
Laboratory accompanying SCI 3110. Laboratory includes both physical science and
pedagogy.
Corequisite(s): SCI 3110.
SCI 3110S - Physical Science (3-0-3)
An activity-based course that incorporates methods, content, central themes, and
technology for teaching physical science in the middle grades. Topics addressed
include chemistry, kinematics, dynamics, gravity, heat, wave motion, optics, and
electricity and magnetism. The course includes laboratory experiences. This course
is open only to in-serviceGeorgia teachers.
