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126 <strong>Wayne</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>College</strong>Natural Science (NAT)Physical Sciences & Mathematics DepartmentSchool of Natural & Social SciencesCarhart Science BuildingThe field endorsement in Natural Science will qualify thestudent to teach courses in General Science, Life Sciences,Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and EarthScience for grades 7-12 in Nebraska.In addition to General Education requirements, studentsmust meet the computer literacy requirements of the Mathand Sciences departments. NAT 112 Introduction to PersonalComputers or any course with a CSC prefix meets thisrequirement.Field Endorsement in Natural Sci. (BA or BS) 66 hoursNatural Science field endorsement students must completeMAT 130 Pre-Calculus Math (5) or both MAT 121 <strong>College</strong>Algebra (3) and MAT 122 Applied Trigonometry (1) to satisfythe Block 2 Mathematics General Education requirement.Completion of a total of 66 hours of Biology, Chemistry,Earth Science, Physics to include:BIOCHEEASPHY110 Biology Concepts.........................................4200 Zoology........................................................4393 Biology Laboratory Techniques...................1106 General Chemistry I.....................................4107 General Chemistry II....................................4393 Laboratory Techniques.................................1110 Introduction to Meteorology........................4120 Introduction to Geology...............................4201 General Physics I.........................................3202 General Physics II........................................3321 Physics Laboratory I....................................1322 Physics Laboratory II...................................1393 Physics Laboratory Techniques....................1BIO, CHE, EAS, PHY electives to combine with the above tototal at least 24 hours in one area,15 hours each in two other areas, and 12 hours inthe fourth area..................................................................31A total of 24 cr hrs from all the above course work mustbe upper level.EDU 409 Science Content Area Methods and Materialsis required. No additional endorsement is required for aNebraska Teaching Certificate.Undergraduate CoursesNAT 112 Introduction to Personal Computers (1) A handsonintroduction to a variety of computer applicationsand services typically found on personal computers andthe WSC computer network. Topics include operatingsystem fundamentals, electronic mail, word processing,spreadsheets, presentation software and the Internet.NAT 280 Life Science for Elementary Education (3) Meetslife science general education requirement of ElementaryEducation majors. Integrated biology and chemistry lecture/laboratory course for elementary education students and isnot applicable to any major, minor or endorsement in anymath or science area. Topics to include atomic structureand bonding, physical and chemical changes, energytransfer, origin of the universe and the life of stars, scientificmethod and problem solving, cell structure, evolution,multicellular organization, classification of living things,photosynthesis, respiration, reproduction, selected topicsin biochemistry, genetics, botany, and microbiology,ecology and entomology. (2 hours of lecture and 2 hours oflaboratory) Intended for Early Childhood Unified Education,Elementary Education, Middle Level Education, and SpecialEducation majors.NAT 281 Physical Science for Elementary Education (3)Meets the physical science general education requirementof Elementary Education majors. Integrated physics,earth science and astronomy lecture/laboratory course forelementary education students and is not applicable to anymajor, minor or endorsement in any math or science area.Topics to include force and motion, Newton’s laws andplayground physics, space science and rocketry, soundand light, rocks, minerals, plate tectonics and geologyof Nebraska, weather and currents, the Water cycle andpollution, and Internet for Science Educators. (2 hoursof lecture and 2 hours of laboratory) Intended for EarlyChildhood Unified Education, Elementary Education,Middle Level Education, and Special Education majors.NAT 421 Scientific Communications (3) Analysis of commonEnglish words and technical terms in biology, chemistry,geology, and medicine that have derivation from Latin andGreek. Recommended for science and non-science majorsand for all students in health-related areas.Eligible seniors may enroll in 500 level graduate courses.Graduate CoursesNAT 521 Scientific Communication (3) Analysis of commonEnglish words and technical terms in biology, chemistry,geology and medicine that have derivation from Latin andGreek. Students will complete their own lexicon and give aformal class presentation.NAT 558 Field Studies in Natural History (3) On-site study ofthe geology, ecology, flora, and fauna of a selected site.NAT 600 Current Science Topics (1) Can be repeated up to 4credit hours.

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