UTeach-Natural Sciences (UTS)
UTS 101 Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: Step 1 1 Hour
1.5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to mathematics, computer science, and science teaching as a career. Discussions include standards-based lesson design and various teaching and behavior management strategies. Fieldwork consists of five visits to a local elementary school, including planning and teaching three inquiry-based lessons to students in grades three to six. Chemistry 107 (Topic: STEP1-UTeach) and UTeach-Natural Sciences 101 may not both be counted. One and one-half class hours a week for one semester; at least ten hours of fieldwork a semester are also required.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 306J Hands-On Science I 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
The first of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include energy and motion, electrical circuits, atomic theory, waves, and sound. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 030
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 306K Hands-On Science II 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
The second of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include physical and chemical properties of matter, Earth's building blocks, plate tectonics, landforms, weathering, and geologic time. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 030
Pre/Corequisites: For education majors: UTeach-Natural Sciences 306J with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 306L Hands-On Science III 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
The third of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include properties of life, compartments of living organisms, inheritance, adaptations, variations, and disease. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 030
Pre/Corequisites: For education majors: UTeach-Natural Sciences 306J and 306K with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 306M Hands-On Science IV 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
The fourth of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include astronomy and the earth's climate. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 030
Pre/Corequisites: For education majors: UTeach-Natural Sciences 306J and 306K with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 110 Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: STEP 2 1 Hour
1.5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Topics may include routes to teacher certification in mathematics, computer science, and science teaching; various teaching methods that are designed to meet instructional goals; and learner outcomes. Students develop and teach three inquiry-based lessons in their field in a middle school, and participate in peer coaching. Biology 101C (Topic: STEP 2) and UTeach-Natural Sciences 110 may not both be counted. One and one-half class hours a week for one semester; at least twenty hours of fieldwork a semester are also required.
Pre/Corequisites: UTeach-Natural Sciences 101 with a grade of at least C-, and a University grade point average of at least 2.20.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 211 Secondary Teacher Education Prep: Advanced Steps 2 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Accelerated introduction to mathematics, computer science, and science teaching as a career. Discuss standards-based lesson design and various teaching and behavior management strategies. Plan and teach inquiry-based lessons to students in grades three to eight while visiting local elementary and middle schools. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and approval of the UTeach Natural Sciences Adviser.
Restrictions: Restricted to UTeach Natural Sciences students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 114F, 214F, 314F Topics in Teaching Math and Science 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the academic advisor or instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 118 Introduction to Making: STEM, Design, and The Arts 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 1.5 Lab Hours
Introduction to the philosophical and historical origins of making and maker-centered education. Use a variety of tools to bring unique creations to life. One-and-one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
UTS 220 Pedagogy for Inquiry-Based, Hands-on-Science Instruction 2 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Integrate educational theory, pedagogy, and practice. Explore a wide body of science education literature, pedagogy application, and social and ethical issues. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: UTeach-Natural Sciences 306J with a grade of at least B- and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 120F, 220F, 320F Topics in Teaching Math and Science 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the academic advisor or instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to UTeach Teacher Certification Candidates.
Grading: Pass/Fail
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 121F Explorations in STEM Education 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Earn independent field hours through classroom observations, watching and reflecting on teaching videos, and teaching or tutoring students in the schools. Hours to be arranged.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the UTeach academic advisor or instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 350 Knowing and Learning in Math and Science 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Psychological foundations of learning; problem solving in mathematics and science education utilizing technology; principles of expertise and novice understanding of subject matter; implications of high-stakes testing; and foundations of formative and summative assessment. Curriculum and Instruction 365C and UTeach-Natural Sciences 350 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required.
Same as: EDC 365C
Pre/Corequisites: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for UTeach-Natural Sciences 101.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 355 Classroom Interactions 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Principles of delivering effective instruction in various formats (lecture, lab activity, collaborative settings); examination of gender, class, race, and culture in mathematics and science education; overview of policy related to mathematics and science education. Curriculum and Instruction 365D and UTeach-Natural Sciences 355 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required.
Same as: EDC 365D
Pre/Corequisites: The following courses with a grade of at least C-: Curriculum and Instruction 365C or UTeach-Natural Sciences 350, and UTeach-Natural Sciences 110; and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 360 Project-Based Instruction 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Foundations of project-based, case-based, and problem-based learning environments; principles of project-based curriculum development in mathematics and science education; classroom management and organization of project-based learning classrooms. Curriculum and Instruction 365E and UTeach-Natural Sciences 360 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester with additional fieldwork hours to be arranged.
Same as: EDC 365E
Pre/Corequisites: Curriculum and Instruction 365D or UTeach-Natural Sciences 355 with a grade of at least C-, and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 170 Student Teaching Seminar 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discussions include student teaching experiences, contemporary critical issues in education, and preparation for the state certification exam. Chemistry 107 (Topic: Special Topics Seminar) and UTeach-Natural Sciences 170 may not both be counted. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Credit or registration for Curriculum and Instruction 651S, and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences program who have earned a passing score on the preliminary portfolio.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 370F Undergraduate Reading and Research 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Participate in supervised study of selected problems in STEM, by individual arrangement with supervising instructor. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 171 UTeach Induction Support 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Engage in individualized, job-embedded activities to support student learning and analyze the impact of their work. The equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: UTeach-Natural Sciences 170 with a grade of at least C- and Curriculum and Instruction 651S.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 675 Student Teaching for Secondary and Middle Grades 6 Hours
20 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Closely supervised field coursework in a cooperating school. Experience includes carrying out the duties of a secondary or middle grades teacher. Twenty hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: A University grade point average of at least 2.50, approval of the preliminary portfolio by the College of Natural Sciences UTeach Program, consent of the UTeach adviser in the College of Natural Sciences, and concurrent enrollment in UTeach-Natural Sciences 170.
Grading: Pass/Fail
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 175C Computer Science Pathways 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Prepare for the subjects of computer science certification exams that are not covered by other computer science courses. Review existing high school computer science curriculum. Create or find a computational thinking exercise in order to lead the class through the activity. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
UTS 180, 280, 380, 680, 980 Topics in Teaching Math and Science 1,2,3,6,9 Hours
1,2,3,6,9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
In-depth investigation of topics in math or science as related to teaching at a secondary level. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser or the department chair.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: 0