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Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree
Environmental Education Minor
This minor develops teacher skills in environmental and outdoor education programs from kindergarten through grade 12, and in the organization and operation of residential and day centre outdoor education, wilderness outdoor recreation, and other interdisciplinary environmental school programs.
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Lower Division Requirements
Students complete nine units selected from the following:
BISC 102 - General Biology (4)
EDUC 240 - Social Issues in Education (3)
GEOG 100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)
GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)
GEOG 215 - The Biosphere (3)*
The Biosphere
GEOG 215
An introduction to the planetary biosphere, its living organisms, and their interactions with each other and the Earth system. Prerequisite: GEOG 111.
GEOG 241 - People, Place, Society (3)
BPK 142 - Introduction to Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (3)
PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)
PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)
PSYC 106 - Psychological Issues in Contemporary Society (3)
SA 150 - Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)
* students with credit for GEOG 215 may not receive credit for BISC 204
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units including:
EDUC 452 - Environmental Education (8)
and at least two of:
BISC 306 - Invertebrate Biology (4)
Invertebrate Biology
BISC 306
An introduction to invertebrate phyla, with a focus on marine taxa. Labs include examination of live animals, dissections, and preserved specimens. Prerequisite: BISC 101, 102, and (BISC 204 or GEOG 215), all with a minimum grade of C-.
BISC 317 - Insect Biology (3)
Insect Biology
BISC 317
An introduction to insect classification, body plan, post-embryonic development, and systems: circulatory, ventilatory, digestive, and sensory. Labs focus on comparative morphology, collection, identification, and preservation of specimens. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102, both with a minimum grade of C-.
BISC 337 - Plant Biology (4)
Plant Biology
BISC 337
A survey and comparison of the major plant groups including their origins, evolution, anatomy, life histories, and impacts on human society. Labs emphasize microscopy and observation of plant specimens. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102, both with a minimum grade of C-.
EDUC 311 - Foundations in Indigenous Education, Language, and Culture (3)
Indigenous Knowledges, Languages, and Cultures
EDUC 311
An exploration of Indigenous knowledges, languages, and cultures from the geographic region that is currently known as Canada with a specific focus on what is currently British Columbia. Considerations and implications for teaching practices in educational environments will also be explored. Prerequisite: 60 units. Breadth-Humanities.
EDUC 412W - Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts (4)
EDUC 414 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies (4)
EDUC 415 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics (4)
EDUC 416 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Science (4)
EDUC 457 - Drama and Education (4)
EDUC 459 - Instructional Activities in Physical Education (4)
EDUC 471 - Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice (4)
EDUC 472 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts (4)
EDUC 473W - Designs for Learning: Reading (4)
Designs for Learning: Reading
EDUC 473W
Offers theoretical and practical information about teaching reading in K-12 general education settings. Students with credit for EDUC 473 may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Writing.
EDUC 474 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies
EDUC 474
Focuses on teaching elementary school social studies and addresses aspects of the theory and practice of social studies education.Students examine their own thinking about social studies education through critical reflection, work with the prescribed curriculum, and explore various ways to develop engaging learning experiences for children within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 475 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
EDUC 475
Focuses on teaching elementary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking, and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students must successfully complete an SFU criminal records check. Quantitative.
EDUC 476 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Science (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Science
EDUC 476
Focuses on teaching elementary school science. Students explore science, aspects of learning science, and their own scientific thinking; work with the prescribed curriculum; and plan science learning experiences within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 477 - Designs for Learning: Art (4)
Designs for Learning: Art
EDUC 477
Introduces students to the main ideas, skills, materials, resources, understandings and organizational concerns involved in teaching art in schools. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 478 - Designs for Learning: Music (4)
EDUC 480 - Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language (4)
EDUC 481 - Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools (4)
EDUC 482 - Designs for Learning: Information Technology (4)
EDUC 493 - Directed Studies in Environmental Education (4)
Directed Studies in Environmental Education
EDUC 493
A multidisciplinary approach for educators in formal and informal settings with an interest in learning more about environmental issues. Students will consider multiple perspectives on the goals, values and interdisciplinary nature of environmental education, review locally available curricular materials and obtain a grounding in appropriate models for learning and teaching environmental topics. Prerequisite: 60 units and a CGPA of 3.0, EDUC 452, consent of supervising faculty member, and approval of the director of undergraduate programs. Applications are available in the undergraduate programs office.
GEOG 377 - Environmental History (4)
Environmental History
GEOG 377
Examines the reciprocal influences between humans and nature through time. Topics may include settlement, agriculture, technology, politics, urbanization, science, and conservation. Students with credit for HIST 377 may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: At least 45 units, including GEOG 100 or REM 100.
GEOG 449 - City and Environment (4)
City and Environment
GEOG 449
The city as human-natural system; its processes and interactions in urban environmental policy and practice; with attention to historical and theoretical context. Prerequisite: 60 units and one of GEOG 362, 363, SCD 301 or SD 381.
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