University General Course Catalog 2021-2022

Dec 13, 2024

University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.

NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Geology, B.S./B.S. in Ed.

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Students who complete the Nevada Teach Secondary Education and Geology program will earn a dual degree: the Bachelor of Science in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Science with a major in Geology. This program provides students with a strong background in Geology and includes all of the coursework required to apply for certification to teach Geology at the secondary level (grades 7 -12) in the State of Nevada. Graduates of this program will be prepared to: (a) pursue an immediate career in the field of Geology; (b) enter a graduate program; or (c) teach Geology or related courses at the middle or high school level.

Contact Information

College of Education and Human Development Student Advising Center, WRB 2005
(775) 784-4298
https://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/secondary-education

AND

401 Laxalt Mineral Engineering Building
(775) 784-6050
College of Science Academic Advisors
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval. For lower division coursework not available at your current institution, please review the Reverse Transfer agreement or the Co-Admission program for options.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements

I. General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) CO1, CO3

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
NOTE: See the Core Curriculum section for information on CO1&3 placement. Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units) CO2

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2

C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) CO4, CO4L

CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) CO4 AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L
OR
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) CO4L
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L
OR
PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units) CO4L

D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) CO6

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses.

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) CO7

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses.

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) CO5, CO8

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units) CO5 OR
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units) CO5 OR
CH 212 - Science, Technology, and Society in the Modern Era (3 units) CO5
AND
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units) CO5, CO8

II. Additional Core Requirements (0 units)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.