Co-op Training and Development
Framework for the development of learning objectives for individual work terms, for students in the co-op programs in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science. Includes orientation to the co-op experience, goal setting, career planning, resume preparation and interview skills preparation.
Lectures, presentations, site visits, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Science Co-op students.
Note: see Director of Co-op Programs Office.
Science and Society
For non-science majors, basic questions and problems in understanding the nature of science and technology and their impact on contemporary society. Some questions addressed: how are scientific theories formulated? What is pollution? What is the relation of science to ethics and public policy?
Lectures, 3 hours per week; seminar, 1 hour, alternate weeks.
Note: co-ordinated through the Department of Chemistry.
Science for Primary/Junior Teachers
Science instruction and curriculum for the Primary and Junior level. Instruction in individual disciplines provide a foundation appropriate for Primary/Junior science instruction through background, materials, exercises and resources fordoing elementary school science.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have a minimum of 5.0 overall credits.
Note: open to students intending to apply to a faculty of education and who have not taken university science courses beyond the science context requirements. Co-ordinated through the Faculty of Education. Designed to meet the science admission requirement for the Primary/Junior Pre-service program of the Faculty of Education at Brock University. For additional information contact the Pre-service Department, Faculty of Education.
Science for Elementary School Teachers
Focus on teaching the foundations of the science curriculum at the elementary level (grades 4-8). Selected issues in contemporary science education, as well as the application of computer software in the science classroom.
Lectures, seminar, practicum, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.
Note: co-ordinated through the Faculty of Education. School-based practicum is required. For additional information contact the Pre-service Department, Faculty of Education.