Fontbonne University

Biology for Secondary Education

If you can’t seem to quench your thirst for science and feel strongly about passing on your passion, consider a degree in biology for secondary education. You’ll combine your love of the natural world with a focus on teaching.

Major in Biology with Secondary Certification (BS)

Teacher Certification Requirements

Full information for teacher certification policies, procedures, and requirements are found in the section titled Teacher Certification at Fontbonne University following the graduate programs’ section in the catalog. Those interested in combining a major in biology with secondary certification must review this section in its entirety.

COURSES REQUIRED IN EDUCATION (29-33 credits)

EDU 201 Introduction to Classroom Teaching–Middle/Secondary (3)

EDU 203 Survey of learners with exceptionalities (3 credits)

EDU 234 Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 credits)

EDU 350 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)

EDU 401 Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques (3 credits)

EDU 447 Planning for Instruction and Assessment—Middle and Secondary (3 credits)

EDU 451 Student Teaching at the Secondary Level (12-16 credits)

 

ADDITIONAL COURSES REQUIRED IN BIOLOGY (minimum of 33 credits)

THE BIOLOGY CORE (17 credits)

   BIO 112 General Biology I with Lab (counted as GER)

   BIO 114 General Biology II with Lab (4 credits)

   BIO 196 Biology Seminar I (2)

   BIO 212 Genetics (3 credits)

   BIO 214 Molecular Genetics of Development (3 credits)

   BIO 318 Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits)

   BIO 371 Methods of Teaching Biology in Secondary (2)

Biology Subcategories (16-17 credits)

   Organismal one course required (3-4 credits)

      BIO 250 Microbiology (4 credits)

      BIO 207 Plant Biology (4 credits)

      BIO 220 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)

      BIO 222 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)

      BIO 293B Comparative Anatomy (3 credits)

      BIO 306 Kinesiology/Biomechanics (3 credits)

   Cell and Molecular one course required (3 credits)

      BIO 324 Techniques in Tissue Culture (3 credits)

      BIO 326 Molecular Techniques Laboratory (3 credits)

      CHM 318 Biochemistry (3 credits)

      BIO 322 Immunology (3 credits)

   Ecology/Evolution both courses required (7 credits)

      BIO 271-Field Ecology (4 credits)

      BIO 320-Evolutionary Biology (3 credits)

   Professional Skills (one course required)

      BIO 203 Science and Society (3 credits)

REQURIED CHEMISTRY (11 or 16 credits) Either Chemistry sequence will satisfy the major

CHM 128  General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I with Lab (4 credits)

CHM 228  General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II with Lab (4 credits)

CHM 328  General, Organic and Biological Chemistry III with Lab (3 credits)

 OR

CHM 106 General Chemistry I with Lab (4 credits)

CHM 108 General Chemistry II with Lab (4 credits)

CHM 210 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)     

CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2 credits)

CHM 212 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)

Chemistry Electives (required for chemistry minor)

CHM 213 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (2 credits)

CHM 318 Biochemistry (3 credits)

REQUIRED MATH (10 credits)

MTH 115 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)

MTH 150 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4 credits)

MTH 315 Advanced Statistics (3 credits)

Courses Required in Physics (4 credits)

PHY 208 College Physics I with Lab (4 credits)

OR

PHY 218 Engineering Physics I with Lab (4 credits)

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: BIO 413 Exit Exam (0 credits); Any Theology or Religion course

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (minimum 42 credits)

The following courses required for the Biology for Secondary Certification major also meet some general education requirements. The student is free to choose his or her courses to meet the rest of the general education requirements. Read more about the general education courses and requirements at Fontbonne in the catalog.

 

CIS 103 Computer Technology:  Applications for Teachers (3 credits)

COM 102 Public Speaking (3 credits)

EDU 234 Philosophical Foundations of Education   (3 credits)

GOV 101 US and MO Constitutions (1 credit)

MTH 115 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)

PSY 200 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

BIO 112 General Biology I with Lab (4 credits)*

CHM 106  General Chemistry I with Lab (4 credits)

OR

CHM 128 General, Organic and Biochemistry I with Lab (4 credits)

Choose a minor

Students could choose a minor to help complete the 128 credits required for graduation. The BPS department offers minors in biology, chemistry, and environmental studies.

 

 

Why Fontbonne?

Majoring in biology equips you with a strong, balanced foundation in biological science and gives you a solid understanding of chemistry and physics. At the same time, you’ll learn tools and techniques that will help you become an effective educator. Our classes are small, and our faculty are focused on helping you achieve your best.

Fontbonne has joined with other colleges and universities to promote hands-on biological research at the Reis Biological Station. The field station comprises 225 acres of oak-hickory forest within the 1.5-million acre Mark Twain National Forest. Through Fontbonne’s cooperative education program, you might also qualify for salaried on-the-job training and, at the same time, earn academic credit for your work.

What can I do with my biology degree?

If your goal is to teach high school, you can major in biology and obtain your certification in secondary education. Fontbonne also offers a major in biology with a concentration in physiology. Or, if you choose to major in another discipline, you can also minor in either biology or chemistry.

A Fontbonne undergraduate degree in biology with a concentration in physiology prepares you to take the next step for application to most professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, optometry or physical therapy, as well as other health professions. Fontbonne offers a wide variety of required coursework for medical school, but because requirements can vary from school to school, your advisor will work with you to determine the specific courses required by the schools of your choice.

In addition, Fontbonne offers an excellent opportunity to get a dual degree in engineering or occupational therapy through partnership programs in connection with Washington University in St. Louis.

If you go on to work in management or administration, you might plan and administer programs for testing foods and drugs, for example, or direct activities at zoos or botanical gardens. Opportunities may exist for work as consultants to business firms or to government, testing and inspecting foods, drugs, and other products, or writing for technical publications. Our graduates also find careers dealing with living organisms — including the conservation occupations of forester, range manager and soil conservationist — or careers such as animal breeder, horticulturist, soil scientist and agricultural scientist.

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