Teaching of Biology Program
Math and Science Requirements (PDF)
Note: The requirements below are revised for fall 2007. Here are the requirements for students who entered prior to fall 2007.
- MATH 220 or 221—Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (5 hrs)
- Select one group of courses: (8-9 hrs.)
CHEM 102—Gen. Chemistry I
CHEM 103—Gen. Chemistry I Lab.
CHEM 104—Gen. Chemistry II
CHEM 105—Gen. Chemistry II Lab.
or
CHEM 202—Accelerated Chemistry I
CHEM 203—Accelerated Chemistry I Lab.
CHEM 204—Accelerated Chemistry II
CHEM 205—Accelerated Chemistry II Lab.
- CHEM 232—Elem. Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs.)
- CHEM 233—Elem. Organic Chemistry I Lab. (2 hrs.)
- IB 150—Integrative Biology (4 hrs.)
- MCB 150—Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life (4 hrs.)
- IB 202—Structure and Function (4 hrs.)
- IB 203—Ecology (4 hrs.)
- IB 204—Genetics (4 hrs.)
- IB 302—Evolution (4 hrs.)
- MCB 250—Molecular Genetics (3 hrs.)
- MCB 251—Experimental Molecular Biology (2 hrs.)
- MCB 252—Cells, Tissues, & Development (3 hrs.)
- MCB 253—Experimental Cell Biology (2 hrs.)
- PHYS 101—College Physics (Mech. & Heat) (5 hrs.)
- PHYS 102—College Physics (E & M and Modern) (5 hrs.)
- Select one of: (4 hrs.)
GEOL 101—Introductory Physical Geology
GEOL 107—Physical Geology
- Select one of: (3 hrs.)
ASTR 100—Perspectives in Astronomy
ASTR 210—General Astronomy
- Select one of: (3-4 hrs.)
EPSY 280—Elements of Statistics
MATH 161—Statistics
STAT 100—Statistics
- Additional advanced-level (300-400-level) courses selected from IB and/or MCB in consultation with an advisor. (12 hrs.)
Prior to applying to the Teaching Education Minor in Secondary School Teaching, the student must:
- complete the following courses: EPSY 201; EPS 201 or 202; MATH 220 or 221; CHEM 102, 103, 104 and 105; CHEM 232, CHEM 233; IB 150 and MCB 150; at least one required 200-level IB course and at least one required 200-level MCB course
- take the Illinois Certification Testing System test of Basic Skills by the December before application. A passing grade on this test is required before admission to the Teaching Education Minor in Secondary School Teaching.
Twelve hours of advanced-level (300- 400-level) courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
In addition to the requirements for the option listed above, students must complete the Teacher Education Minor in Secondary School Teaching (approximately 37 hours). See the College of Education for requirements of the minor. Conferral of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences prior to completion of the minor requires approval by petition to the LAS Student Affairs Office. Most students will require ten semesters to complete this program.
Five-Year Plan
There is an original five year plan for students who entered prior to Fall 2007 and a revised five year plan (in two part: part 1, part 2) for students who entered Fall 2007 or later.
Contact
Phyllis Vanlandingham
Director of Secondary Education
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
E-mail: vanl@uiuc.edu
Phone: (217) 333-2800