MSSST Program for the Cohort of Teachers in Biology or Chemistry

A special MSSST program for a cohort of biology and chemistry teachers which leads to a MSSST degree in Biology or Chemistry.

Introduction

From July 2010 through Fall 2012, the CSME, in collaboration with the Salt Lake and Granite districts (but not exclusive to those districts) have designed a program for a cohort of biology and chemistry teachers, leading to a MSSST degree in Biology or Chemistry.

The proposed curriculum includes: General Genetics, Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry, Qualitative Analysis (Chemistry), Urban Ecology and Evolution, Molecular Biology, Integrated Physical and Biological Science, and a laboratory experience. In the summer of 2012, all participants will serve as assistant in a research laboratory at the University of Utah. This will be supported by a seminar in which the relationship between the research and classroom experiences will be explored.

Suggested Curriculum for the Biology/Chemistry MSSST Cohort

Summer 2010 (6 credits)

BIOL 6961: Genetics for Secondary School Teachers (3), Instructor: Jon Seger
July 6-9, 19-22, and 26-28, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location: UofU, ASB 304 (primary location); HSEB 2948 (secondary location)
Cost: $800.00

HGEN 6230, Section 1:Genome Science (3), Instructor: Louisa Stark
July 12-16, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: HSEB 2120
Cost: $300.00 and $40.00 registration fee due the first day of class.

Fall 2010 (4 credits)

CHEM 2310, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Instructor: Heidi Vollmer-Snarr
August 23 - December 15
Wednesday, 4:30-8:20pm
Cost: $950.00

Spring 2011 (4 credits)

Chemistry 2320 Organic Chemistry II (4)
Instructor: Heidi Vollmer-Snarr
January 11 - May 5
Thursday, 4:30 - 8:20pm
Murray Campus, 5282 S. 320 W. #110
Cost: $950.00

EDU 6950 Cohort Seminar I (4 sessions)

Summer 2011 (6 credits)

BIOL 6964 Urban Ecology and Evolution (3)
Instructors: Adler, Seger
MWF, 3 hrs/day
June 13 - July 8, Field Trip June 28

EDU 6950 Mulitcultural Science Education (3)
Instructor: Clayton Pierce, UITE, College of Education
Tuesday, 4:35 - 7:05pm
June 23 - August 3

EDU 6950 Cohort Seminar I (1 session)

Fall 2011 (6 credits)

CHEM 69XX Advanced Topics in Chemistry Seminar (2)
(For MSSST Chemistry degree seeking fellows)
Instructor: Tom Richmond

EDU 6950 Cohort Seminar II a (4 sessions)
Instructor: Monica French

Spring 2012 (4 to 8 credits)

CHEM 3000 Quantitative Analysis (4 credits: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
(needed for endorsement or for MSSST Chemistry degree seeking fellows)
Instructor: Greg Turpin

BIOL 69XX Advanced Topics in Biology Seminar (2 credits)
(For MSSST Biology degree seeking fellows)

BIOL 2020 Cell Biology (3 credits)
(For those who could take Fall 2011 Cell Biology or are NOT taking Quantitative Analysis)
Instructor: Tim Beagley
Tuesday, 5:30-8:30pm, Thursday 5:30-8:30pm (lab)
Location: SLCC

EDU 6950 Cohort Seminar II b (1 credit) (4 sessions)

Summer 2012 (7 credits)

BIOL/ CHEM 6970 Research Lab Experience (6)
EDU 6950 Lab Research Seminar (1)

(total 35 to 39 credits)

For further information, contact Gwen Allen, Program Coordinator.

MSSST Program Materials