The discipline of science is based on laws governing the world around us. Knowledge in this area is generated by development of concepts in matter, motion, and energy in living systems and Earth and space while emphasizing evidence to support claims for its knowledge. This concentration expands on ideas of the branches of science with engagement in the practices to build proficiency and further develop appreciation of the strengths and limitations of science in the real world.
This concentration is aligned to a supplemental authorization in Science that can be added to your future credential. See a concentration advisor for more information.
Students must take at least one 4-unit course at the 300-400 level in the concentration; three courses in the same discipline are recommended.
| Chemistry Requirement | ||
| Select from the following: | 4 | |
| World of Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry for Physical Science and Engineering I | ||
| General Chemistry for Agriculture and Life Science I | ||
| Physics Requirement | ||
| Select from the following: | 4 | |
| Contemporary Physics for Nonscientists | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Energy, Society and the Environment | ||
| Approved Concentration Electives 1 | ||
| Select from the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Stars and Galaxies | ||
| Longitude, Navigation, and Timekeeping | ||
| Plant Diversity and Ecology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Biology of Cancer | ||
| Genetic Engineering Technology | ||
| General Botany | ||
| Plants, People and Civilization | ||
| Plant Ecology | ||
| General Chemistry for Physical Science and Engineering II | ||
| General Chemistry for Physical Science and Engineering III | ||
| General Chemistry for Agriculture and Life Science II | ||
| General Chemistry for Agriculture and Life Science III | ||
| Organic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications | ||
| Biochemistry: Fundamentals and Applications | ||
| Chemical and Biological Warfare | ||
| Chemistry of Drugs and Poisons | ||
| Rocks and Minerals | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| The Geologic Record: Fossils and the History of Life | ||
| Geologic Excursions | ||
| Seismology and Earth Structure | ||
| Project Based Learning in STEM Education 2 | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Public Health Microbiology | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Survey of Marine Biology | ||
| Technologies for Ocean Discovery | ||
| Communicating Ocean Sciences to Informal Audiences | ||
| Natural Resource Ecology and Habitat Management | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| College Physics III | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| General Physics III | ||
| Teaching Physics | ||
| Physical Oceanography | ||
| The Learn By Doing Lab Teaching Practicum 2 | ||
| Selected Environmental Issues of California's Central Coast | ||
| Theory and Practice of STEM Tutoring 3 | ||
| Total units | 20 | |
| 1 | Courses in BIO/BOT/MCR/MSCI may count towards a minor in Biology. Please consult a minor advisor for more information. |
| 2 | A maximum of 4 units total from LS 305 and SCM 302/ENGR 322/HNRS 302 may be used in the concentration. |
| 3 | This course may not count towards an Introductory Subject Matter Authorization in Science. |
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