B.S. in Applied Biological Sciences
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Secondary Education concentration
The concentration in secondary education qualifies students for the State of Arizona Certification in Secondary Biology Education. Students interested in pursuing this concentration need to complete both the science content courses related to biology as well as courses specific to the secondary education curriculum.
The secondary education program will conclude with full-time student teaching in a secondary science classroom.
What You Can Do With This Degree
Students can pursue research careers in biology and post-graduate, particularly in the areas of:
- secondary education
- wildlife ecology
- restoration ecology
- urban horticulture
The concentration also is designed for students planning to enter the teaching profession.
Courses Associated With This Degree
Click on each of these sample course names for more information. Visit the ASU Class Search for availability of courses.
ABS 270 Sustainable Biological Systems
- Description: Ecological foundations of sustainable biological systems, anthropogenic impacts on ecosystem structure and function, and ecological risk assessment.
ABS 302 Policy and Biology
- Description: Policy environment and ethics in the practice of biology. Covers ethical reasoning, policy formulation, and regulatory agencies with examples from biotechnology and the environment.
ABS 311 Applied Cellular Biology
- Description: Overview of the biology of the cell; emphasizes structure and function of biomolecules within the cell.
ABS 350 Applied Statistics
- Description: Statistical methods with applications in the biological sciences and natural resource management. Uses computers and the Internet.
ABS 355 Vertebrate Zoology
- Description: Classification, anatomy, and physiology of the vertebrates.
ABS 370 Ecology
- Description: Interactions between organisms and their environments; structure and dynamics of populations, communities, ecosystems, and landscapes, with emphasis on vegetation.
ABS 490 Applied Biological Sciences Seminar
- Description: Current literature and significant developments related to applications of the biological sciences.
ABS 498 ST: Applied Plant Physiology
BIO 340 General Genetics
- Description: Science of heredity and variation.
BIO 360 Animal Physiology
- Description: Principles and mechanisms of physiological regulation in animals, with a focus on humans.
EDC 340 Writing & the Professional Educator
- Description: Professional writing focused on foundational issues in education, including the culture of schooling, current social contexts, and educational law.
EDC 354 Educational Media in the Classroom
- Description: Designing and implementing educational media into the K-12 curriculum. Includes instructional design, evaluation of sources, and introduction to multimedia applications.
EDC 355 Accommodating Instruction for Diverse Learners
- Description: Identifying and accommodating learners with special needs, including classroom adaptations in instruction and assessment.
EDC 405 Classroom Management K-12
- Description: Strategies for effective classroom management in K-12 schools. Includes models, application, and evaluation of a variety of management systems.
EDP 311 Educational Psychology for Future Teachers
- Description: Planning and conducting effective instruction based on learning theories and principles.
EDP 313 Childhood & Adolescence
- Description: Principles underlying total development of pre- and early-adolescent children. Emphasizes physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development with practical implications for teachers. Meets ADE requirement for one course in early adolescent psychology for middle grade endorsement.
MIC 205 Microbiology
- Description: Basic course for students without credit in BIO 188, emphasizing general principles; role of microorganisms in health, ecology, and applied fields.