Diploma in Science Teaching
Objectives
The program seeks to:
- Provide students with additional knowledge in at least one area of science to enable them to teach it with greater confidence;
- Develop and improve their skills in science teaching; and
- Develop an appreciation of the cultural significance of science and its relation to social conditions.
Mode of Instruction
All courses are delivered by DE mode, except for the laboratory courses, of which there is one for each area of specialization. The laboratory course is conducted face-to-face in the summer term after all other courses have been completed.Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree and preferably be teaching science in the secondary level.The Curriculum
There are 26 units of course work for each major area. The program may be completed in two years and one summer term if the prescribed curriculum is followed.DST Major in Biology
Bio A |
Principles of Biology (3 units)
Principles of biology with emphasis on cellular organism and ecosystem level of organization |
Bio B |
Morphoanatomy (3 units)Structure and organization of microorganisms, plant and animal tissues, and organ systems |
Bio C |
Physiology (3 units)Comparative physiology of plants, animals and microorganisms; general principles underlying the organism's metabolic and physiological processes (Prerequisite: Bio B) |
Bio D |
Principles of Genetics (3 units)Mechanisms of heredity and variation at the molecular levels (Prerequisite: Bio A ) |
Bio E |
Evolution and Systematics (3 units)Evolutionary processes and patterns as revealed by genetics, systematics, ecology, and historical geology (Prerequisite: Bio D) |
Educ B |
Science Teaching and Testing (3 units)
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SSA |
Science and Society (3 units)Nature of science and technology; relationship between science and society; science as it relates to other areas of knowledge; science and issues of development. |
Elective |
Any DST Chemistry or Physics course (3 units)
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Bio F |
Biology Laboratory (2 units)Biological investigations, preparation, use and analysis of models (Prerequisite: all other courses) |
Chem A |
Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I (3 units)Theories of bonding, structure, and properties of substances |
Chem B |
Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry II (3 units)Principles and applications of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and kinetics (Prerequisite: Chem A or consent of instructor) |
Chem C4 |
Organic Chemistry (3 units)Basic principles of organic chemistry |
Chem C6 |
Chemistry of Biomolecules (3 units)Cell organelles and their functions; structure and functions of biomolecules; bioenergetics; chemical principles involved in selected metabolic pathways; chemical aspects of nutrition (Prerequisite: Chem C4) |
Chem C8 |
Chemistry and the Environment (3 units)Chemical principles and concepts in environmental processes (Prerequisite: Chem A) Educ B Science Teaching and Testing (3 units)
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SSA |
Science and Society (3 units)
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Elective |
Any DST Chemistry or Physics course (3 units)
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Chem F |
Experiments in Chemistry (2 units)Preparation of models, laboratory instruments, some basic laboratory methods and techniques in biochemistry, analytical and organic chemistry (Prerequisite: all other courses) |
Phys A |
Physics of Motion (3 units)Kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion and fluid mechanics; special topics on applications |
Phys B |
Thermal Phenomena (3 units)Concepts of temperature, heat and thermal energy transfer; laws of thermodynamics and their applications (Prerequisite: Phys A) |
Phys C |
Electric and Magnetic Phenomena (3 units)Concepts in electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism; special topics on applications (Prerequisite: Phys A) |
Phys D |
Optics and Electromagnetic Waves Nature, properties, and applications of electromagnetic waves; geometrical and physical optics |
Phys E |
Basic Electronics Semiconductors and basic electronic circuits (Prerequisite: Phys C) |
Educ B |
Science Teaching and Testing (3 units)
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SSA |
Science and Society (3 units)
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Elective |
Any DST Biology or Chemistry course (3 units)
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Phys F |
Experiments in Physics (2 units)Experiments in mechanics, electricity and magnetism heat and thermodynamics; optics and electromagnetic waves and electronics; design and construction of demonstration set-ups for teaching (Prerequisite: all other courses) |
