Biology B.S. with an Education Minor (VISTA)
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Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Teacher Education with a minor in Education must complete the Lower and Upper Division core requirements and the following courses. This program is associated with the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP/VISTA)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 44-42 | |
| Biology Major Core Requirements | 52 | |
| Integrated Teacher Education Program Requirements | 40 | |
| Total Units | 136-134 | |
Biology Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Requirements | ||
| BIOL-111 & 111L | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology and Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-112 & 112L | Principles of Organismal Biology and Principles of Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-220 & 220L | Cell Biology and Cell Biology Lab | 4 |
| CHEM-120 & 120L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM-121 & 121L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| MATH-180C | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| PSCI-223C & 223CL | Mechanics and Heat and Mechanics and Heat Lab | 4 |
| or PSCI-130 & 130CL | Introduction to Physics I and General Physics I Lab | |
| PSCI-225 & 225L | Electricity, Magnetism, and Light and Electricity, Magnetism, and Light Lab | 4 |
| or PSCI-131 & 131L | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | |
| Upper Division Requirements | ||
| BIOL-309 & 309L | Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL-311 & 311L | Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM-304 & 304L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Techniques I | 4 |
| BIOL-485 | Undergrad Biological Research | 2 |
| or BIOL-488 | Biology Senior Project | |
| or BIOL-450 | UG Research or Internship Program | |
| BIOL-499C | Capstone Seminar in Biology | 2 |
| Select on of the following Ecology Focus courses: | 4 | |
| General Ecology and Ecology Field and Lab Practicum | ||
| Mountain Field Biology | ||
| Desert Field Ecology | ||
| Coastal Ecology | ||
| Total Units | 52 | |
Integrated Teacher Education Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| or MATH-270C | Health Professions Statistical Methods | |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| ENGL-453 | Language, Culture, and Linguistics | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one lecture/laboratory course from BIOL | 4 | |
| Credentialing Coursework | ||
| EDUC-424 | Found/Teaching for Single Subj | 2 |
| EDUC-426 | Instr Des/Subj Spec Pedag-Mltp | 4 |
| EDUC-434 | Curr Unit Planning/Single Subj | 2 |
| EDUC-435 | Early Supervsd Fldwrk-Sngl Sub | 4 |
| EDUC-442 | CalTPA Cycle 1 | 0.5 |
| EDUC-443 | CalTPA Cycle 2 | 0.5 |
| EDUC-444 | Lang Acquisition/Second Studnt | 1 |
| EDUC-447 | Metacogntn/Rdg Strategies-Sec | 1 |
| EDUC-452 | Literacy in the Content Area | 1 |
| EDUC-464 | Use of Technology in the Classroom | 1 |
| EDUC-488 | Clinical Practice Seminar Single Subject | 2 |
| EDUC-489 | Clinical Practice Fieldwork for Single S | 8 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
| 1 | POLS-155C American Democracy is both a CTC Credential requirement and fulfills a CORE Curriculum requirement. |
| 2 | In consultation with your academic advisor, select one lecture/lab combinations that best align with your career goals. Additional course selections in Chemistry, Education, Environmental Sciences, Kinesiology, Mathematics, or Psychology maybe approved on a case-by-case basis. |
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Biological Sciences.