Bachelor of Education Degree

Transform our world by teaching the wonders of STEM

Bachelor of Science in urban STEM education

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) spark innovation — for daily to historic impacts — through research, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving and creativity.

With a Bachelor of Science in urban STEM education from Davenport University, you can develop deep expertise in K-12 STEM instruction while learning culturally responsive teaching strategies that empower students intellectually, socially and emotionally. Integrating students’ cultural knowledge, prior experiences and frames of reference will make learning encounters more relevant and effective. Helping all students succeed academically begins with STEM teaching strategies that meet students where they are.

What is an urban STEM education bachelor's degree?

A team of experts designed these bachelor’s programs around the unique needs of students in K-12 urban classrooms. These innovative programs prepare aspiring educators to bring equity, creativity and opportunity to increasingly diverse communities.

Bachelor’s programs

Urban STEM Education – Elementary, BS
- Concentration: Integrated Science
Urban STEM Education – Secondary, BS
- Concentrations: Math or Integrated Science

While these programs focus heavily on teaching in large, urban areas with diverse populations, the knowledge and skills you acquire through these programs can be applied to many primary and secondary educational settings. You’ll benefit from mentoring and coaching throughout your program with 1:1 data-based feedback to refine your teaching, as you continue to learn.

Explore the class options included in this degree

Classes include biology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, integrated science, literacy and more. Davenport’s coursework shows you how to apply holistic thinking toward K-12 STEM lesson plans by adapting to student life patterns, demands and challenges.

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Foundations of Excellence		47 Credits
ACES100	AchieveCareer/EducationSuccess This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h	3
BIOL100	Introduction to Biology This is a foundational course emphasizing the unifying themes of biology. It explores various aspects of living systems, including biological chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, diversity, structure and function relationships, energy transformations, plant and animal systems, ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. The course introduces the scientific method and scientific reasoning. Co-requisite(s): BIOL100L	3
BIOL100L	Introduction to Biology Lab This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level and organismal level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, heredity, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	1
CHEM150	Foundations of Chemistry	3
CHEM150L	Foundations of Chemistry Lab (2 contact hours) This course is an introduction to general chemistry laboratory principles and techniques that accompanies CHEM150. Emphasis is placed on fundamental chemistry principles, organic chemistry, and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM150 Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	1
ENGL109	Composition This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.	3
ENGL110	Advanced Composition This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109	3
GEOL120	Astronomy The general concepts of modern astronomy and cosmology are introduced in this class. Students will learn about the general structure of the Solar System including the distribution and physical characteristics of the Sun, satellites, planets, dwarf planets, and small solar system objects. The similarities and differences between the Earth and other astronomical bodies will be discussed. Theories will be debated concerning the origin and fate of the Universe, the Solar System and its place within the Universe, and the probability of life beyond Earth. Telescopes will be utilized to view objects within our Solar System. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
GEOL140	Physical Geology Students are introduced to the scientific field of geology. Students also apply the scientific study of geology in a lab setting. The basic principles of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics are integrated into a concise and straight forward application to the study of the Earth and earth processes. Topics will include an overview of rock and mineral identification and formation, weathering and erosion, earthquakes, volcanism, erosion and depositional environments, surface water and groundwater studies, and plate tectonics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
HIST265	Survey of World History This course examines world civilizations from the beginnings of human history in the Ancient Near East to the present. Students will critically analyze world events through exploration of historical concepts, terms, sources, and perspectives as well as the historical construction of differences, similarities, and consequences of cultural phenomena between groups and regions of the world. This course also teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places, including physical features, systems, characteristics, and natural processes of the earth’s surface. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
HIST270	Survey of American History This course examines U.S. history from the Colonial Period to the present. Students will examine major events and movements which shape the present and future by analyzing diverse historical and geographical perspectives. This course also includes focused looks at Michigan history and geography as well as the ways that U.S. and Michigan history have been constructed through social, political, religious, economic, intellectual, technological, and artistic differences. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
HUMN101	Arts and Culture This course will use an interdisciplinary approach to explore the fine arts, philosophy, and historical perspectives within and among various Western and non-Western cultural traditions. Students will develop an understanding of the ways in which our thoughts, perceptions, and expressions are constructed. Students will also experience the humanities by investigating art, philosophy and cultural traditions beyond the classroom setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
PHYS100	Applied Physics This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	2
PHYS100L	Applied Physics Lab (2 contact hours) This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	1
POLS245	Pol Sci Perspectives US/Global Students in this course will learn characteristics of different systems of government (e.g., monarchy, autocracy, oligarchy, theocracy, representative democracy, direct democracy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, limited and unlimited government) and will explore the similarities and differences between the political system of the United States and other contemporary and historical governments. Additionally, students will learn how to apply methods used in conducting political science research . They will learn how history, geography and economics impacts political science. Core rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society will be examined within the context of their impact on public policy. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110	3
SOSC201	Diversity in Society This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3

Undergraduate Urban Education Core		22 Credits
UEDU191	Tutoring in Urban Schools This course prepares students to tutor multi-cultural students within urban schools. Special emphasis will be placed on active learning and understanding the youth experience in a multicultural environment. Successful completers will be able to collaborate with culturally responsive mentor teachers to learn how to effectively connect with students of various ethnic, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will gain real-world experience in developing tutoring lessons and working one-on-one with diverse learners. Strategies which utilize technology to facilitate student engagement in self-directed instruction will also be introduced. The experiential learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for one credit. For each credit hour there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Co	1
UEDU192	Teacher Assist Urban Schools In this course, students will observe and begin to cultivate the necessary skills, approaches, and mindsets needed to become an effective multicultural educator. Special emphasis will be placed on active volunteering, observing, and interviewing educators serving in various roles within an urban school setting. Successful completers will gain practical experience assisting teachers and observe how they use culturally responsive teaching practices in a diverse classroom. Students will also observe how teachers utilize technology and various educational resources to foster academic success. The service learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for two credits. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid	2
UEDU260	Developmntl Psych Urban Contxt In this course, students will be introduced to the most influential and widely researched theories of developmental psychology, with a specific emphasis on child and adolescent development. The course also will examine the negative impact of stressors faced by youth in urban settings, such as concentrated poverty, community violence exposure, and other forms of trauma. Special consideration will be devoted to how these challenges affect children of color and how their resilience is supported in the face of it. Students will be introduced to the life-span perspective of human development, starting with phenomena in utero and the fundamental theories of attachment and then considering the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes that continuously shape our species’ growth and change. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU285	Teaching Diverse Learners This course is an orientation to the field of special education and student diversity, including characteristics of individuals with special needs, cultural and/or linguistic differences, gifts and talents, and appropriate services for each population. Students in this course will be exposed to effective guidance and discipline models as well as behavior modification principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU325	Classroom Data & Assessment This course will present students with practices and principles of assessment at the classroom unit of analysis. Both formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures will be studied with emphasis on formative assessment and principles and practices for effective standards-based instruction. Students will learn how to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures and how to use assessment to inform classroom instruction and lesson planning. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	3
UEDU330	Multicultural Teaching Pract In this course students will learn about the historical evolution of multicultural education through exposure to key concepts as well as theoretical models from both research and practical perspectives. The impact of race, gender, second language acquisition, poverty, class and religion on teaching and learning will be examined. Students will learn strategies and tools that incorporate knowledge of culture in the development of effective classroom management and teaching practices. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201	3
UEDU340	Using Tech Enhance Learning This course is designed for future educators to explore and integrate existing and emerging technologies into classroom practice. It will teach educators how to use technologies to assess and deliver content and provide organizational structure in the classroom while enhancing student performance. It will emphasize the critical role of integrating technology in the instructional process and the importance of exploring theories of learning, using and repurposing technologies to guide and influence curricular decisions. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201	3
UEDU495	Urban STEM Capstone Candidates will develop three modules to contribute to FUSE (Future Urban STEM Educator curriculum. One module must be implemented through service learning with an action research project to evaluate that specific module’s efficacy in engaging students, and a strategy for communicating that plan must be included. Each module developed must follow the FUSE rubric and contain STEM, cultural, arts-based components, as well as include a lesson plan for implementation. The modules must map to a grade band and discipline-specific core within the Next Generation Science Standards. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; UEDU191, UEDU192 and UEDU330	4

Elementary Education Methods		37-52 Credits
UEDU151-154
UEDU240	Literacy Methods This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students, and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU240L	Literacy Methods Lab This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies and instructional materials, as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Students will have the opportunity to work with K-12 students and practice concepts and strategies taught in this	1
UEDU267	Integrated Sci Tchng Mthd K8 This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-8 science classrooms. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized. Candidates will become proficient in assessment, planning, determining, and adapting appropriate teaching methods to meet district and national standards. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201	3
UEDU288	Instructional Plan & Delivery This course explores the authentic picture in the life of a teacher, investigating personal accounts, evidence-based practices and student-centered approaches to learning. Candidates will also inspect the teaching and learning process of today, the foundations of education, and tools in successfully navigating the demands of the teaching profession. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU345	Social Sci Teaching Method K12 This course examines the nature and role of social science in K-12 schools, both in terms of the formal curriculum and of the impact of the school as a social system on children's social learning. Additionally, this course examines multiple approaches to what should be experienced and learned in the social sciences as well as the nature of social inquiry. Various instructional methods including direct experiences as well as reading are emphasized. Local, state, and national trends in curriculum and evaluation are addressed. Students engage in social inquiry, as well as develop, implement, and evaluate an action research project focusing in-depth on a particular practice of social education. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU365	Math Instruction Mthd K8	3
UEDU374	MTTC Prep Course This course will expose teacher candidates to the strategies that support the passing of the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). Various strategies are reviewed throughout the duration of this course to aid in studying and preparing for the MTTC test(s). The strategies include understanding the structure and content of tests, test-taking skills, time management, test objectives and more. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be prepared to implement the test strategies to accompany the respective content areas. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU415	Inquiry Based STEM Curric Dsgn This course aims to provide the foundation for implementing inquiry-based instruction in the K-12 classroom. Emphasis will be placed on the role of inquiry as an inclusive teaching pedagogy that seeks to engage students with culturally-relevant phenomena by promoting active problem solving, question posing, and the shared construction of new ideas to deepen understanding of the natural world. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU288	3
UEDU425	Inquiry Based STEM Methods This course will focus on developing a deep understanding of current practices for integrating learning across science, technology, engineering and math. It will focus on integrating NGSS, CCSS and ISTE national learning standards. This course will address inequities (both past and present) in access to STEM in urban classrooms, as well as provide strategies to integrate STEM into classroom settings that mitigate the impact of inequitable access. Throughout this course STEM education disciplines, STEM pedagogy, integration of STEM, formative assessments and project-based / problem-based/ place-based instruction and learning will be addressed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU430	Teaching Health Promotion This course focuses on the foundations of health by examining physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health in the school community. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU434	Teaching Physical Education This course focuses on the foundations of physical education and the importance of understanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities for those in physical education and related positions. Topics focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, physical training programs, health risk factors, and other related topics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU438	STEM Literacy Urban Context This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge to promote authentic engagement and rigor among culturally and linguistically diverse students in a STEM class. This course will focus on many aspects of STEM education that include building a foundation for STEM learning, increasing literacy skills in a STEM classroom, understanding the science and math practices and standards and culturally responsive instruction that develop innovative thinkers and problem solvers. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU440	Teaching Visual & Perform Arts This course is designed to assist the K-8 classroom teacher in developing a knowledge of visual and performing art and visual and performing art teaching at the elementary level. This course will examine the nature of the arts and the teaching of the arts, skills and understandings related to the production and appreciation of the arts, pedagogical strategies for elementary learners and the development, selection, evaluation, and utilization of teaching resources appropriate for the elementary classroom. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3

Choose the Open Electives option or the Elementary Integrated Science Concentration:		Credits

Open Electives		(14) Credits
MATH260	College Geometry This course covers the essential topics of Euclidean geometry including i) axiomatic definitions of points, lines, angles, planes, and geometric shapes, ii) derivations and applications of formulas involving perimeter, area, surface area, and volume for two- and three-dimensional shapes, iii) proving theorems using concepts of parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, and similarity, and iv) conic sections. The course will also include an exploration of non-Euclidean geometries including hyperbolic and spherical geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	3
OPEN	Open Electives	11

Elementary Integrated Science Concentration [EISC]		(15) Credits
BIOL111	Organisms and Populations This second semester course provides a foundation in the study of biological systems at the organismal level. Students are introduced to structure and physiology of living organisms, evolution and general ecological principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111L or BIOL111V Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L or BIOL110V	3
BIOL111L	Organisms and Populations Lab (2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science at the organismal level in a virtual lab setting. Students will focus on the scientific method, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	1
BIOL120	Essentials Anatomy/Physiology This course provides the student with the essential principles of anatomy and physiology including introductory chemistry concepts, cell and tissues studies and the structure and function of the following organ systems: integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urinary and reproductive systems. Students will study the human body using a system-by-system approach. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	4
ENVS125	Intro to Environmental Studies This course focuses on issues pertaining to environmental awareness and sustainability. Students will gain an understanding of the various components of the Earth System and the complex relationship between humanity and the global environment. Students will analyze and discuss current environmental issues, as well as currently proposed solutions, and debate their likely impact upon present and future generations. Relevant concepts from natural and social sciences will be utilized to critically and creatively evaluate specific issues of environmental awareness and sustainability as they relate to business, health, and technology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MATH150	Pre-Calculus This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH120 or MATH125 with a C or above	4

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Foundations of Excellence		30 Credits
ACES100	AchieveCareer/EducationSuccess This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h	3
ENGL109	Composition This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.	3
ENGL110	Advanced Composition This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109	3
HIST265	Survey of World History This course examines world civilizations from the beginnings of human history in the Ancient Near East to the present. Students will critically analyze world events through exploration of historical concepts, terms, sources, and perspectives as well as the historical construction of differences, similarities, and consequences of cultural phenomena between groups and regions of the world. This course also teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places, including physical features, systems, characteristics, and natural processes of the earth’s surface. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
HIST270	Survey of American History This course examines U.S. history from the Colonial Period to the present. Students will examine major events and movements which shape the present and future by analyzing diverse historical and geographical perspectives. This course also includes focused looks at Michigan history and geography as well as the ways that U.S. and Michigan history have been constructed through social, political, religious, economic, intellectual, technological, and artistic differences. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
HUMN101	Arts and Culture This course will use an interdisciplinary approach to explore the fine arts, philosophy, and historical perspectives within and among various Western and non-Western cultural traditions. Students will develop an understanding of the ways in which our thoughts, perceptions, and expressions are constructed. Students will also experience the humanities by investigating art, philosophy and cultural traditions beyond the classroom setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MATH120 or MATH125	College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra MATH120 College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Additional course fee(s) apply for MATH120L, a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class. MATH125 Intermediate Algebra This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.	3
MATH150	Pre-Calculus This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH120 or MATH125 with a C or above	4
SOSC201	Diversity in Society This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3

Undergraduate Urban Education Core		22 Credits
UEDU191	Tutoring in Urban Schools This course prepares students to tutor multi-cultural students within urban schools. Special emphasis will be placed on active learning and understanding the youth experience in a multicultural environment. Successful completers will be able to collaborate with culturally responsive mentor teachers to learn how to effectively connect with students of various ethnic, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will gain real-world experience in developing tutoring lessons and working one-on-one with diverse learners. Strategies which utilize technology to facilitate student engagement in self-directed instruction will also be introduced. The experiential learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for one credit. For each credit hour there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Co	1
UEDU192	Teacher Assist Urban Schools In this course, students will observe and begin to cultivate the necessary skills, approaches, and mindsets needed to become an effective multicultural educator. Special emphasis will be placed on active volunteering, observing, and interviewing educators serving in various roles within an urban school setting. Successful completers will gain practical experience assisting teachers and observe how they use culturally responsive teaching practices in a diverse classroom. Students will also observe how teachers utilize technology and various educational resources to foster academic success. The service learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for two credits. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid	2
UEDU260	Developmntl Psych Urban Contxt In this course, students will be introduced to the most influential and widely researched theories of developmental psychology, with a specific emphasis on child and adolescent development. The course also will examine the negative impact of stressors faced by youth in urban settings, such as concentrated poverty, community violence exposure, and other forms of trauma. Special consideration will be devoted to how these challenges affect children of color and how their resilience is supported in the face of it. Students will be introduced to the life-span perspective of human development, starting with phenomena in utero and the fundamental theories of attachment and then considering the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes that continuously shape our species’ growth and change. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU285	Teaching Diverse Learners This course is an orientation to the field of special education and student diversity, including characteristics of individuals with special needs, cultural and/or linguistic differences, gifts and talents, and appropriate services for each population. Students in this course will be exposed to effective guidance and discipline models as well as behavior modification principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU325	Classroom Data & Assessment This course will present students with practices and principles of assessment at the classroom unit of analysis. Both formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures will be studied with emphasis on formative assessment and principles and practices for effective standards-based instruction. Students will learn how to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures and how to use assessment to inform classroom instruction and lesson planning. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	3
UEDU330	Multicultural Teaching Pract In this course students will learn about the historical evolution of multicultural education through exposure to key concepts as well as theoretical models from both research and practical perspectives. The impact of race, gender, second language acquisition, poverty, class and religion on teaching and learning will be examined. Students will learn strategies and tools that incorporate knowledge of culture in the development of effective classroom management and teaching practices. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201	3
UEDU340	Using Tech Enhance Learning This course is designed for future educators to explore and integrate existing and emerging technologies into classroom practice. It will teach educators how to use technologies to assess and deliver content and provide organizational structure in the classroom while enhancing student performance. It will emphasize the critical role of integrating technology in the instructional process and the importance of exploring theories of learning, using and repurposing technologies to guide and influence curricular decisions. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and SOSC201	3
UEDU495	Urban STEM Capstone Candidates will develop three modules to contribute to FUSE (Future Urban STEM Educator curriculum. One module must be implemented through service learning with an action research project to evaluate that specific module’s efficacy in engaging students, and a strategy for communicating that plan must be included. Each module developed must follow the FUSE rubric and contain STEM, cultural, arts-based components, as well as include a lesson plan for implementation. The modules must map to a grade band and discipline-specific core within the Next Generation Science Standards. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; UEDU191, UEDU192 and UEDU330	4

Secondary Science Education Methods		57-69 Credits
UEDU151-154
UEDU240	Literacy Methods This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students, and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU240L	Literacy Methods Lab This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies and instructional materials, as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Students will have the opportunity to work with K-12 students and practice concepts and strategies taught in this	1
UEDU288	Instructional Plan & Delivery This course explores the authentic picture in the life of a teacher, investigating personal accounts, evidence-based practices and student-centered approaches to learning. Candidates will also inspect the teaching and learning process of today, the foundations of education, and tools in successfully navigating the demands of the teaching profession. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
UEDU370	Adv Secondary Science Methods In this course, students will learn to teach science courses and laboratories in secondary urban schools based on Next Generation Science Standards. Candidates will become proficient in skills germane to effective teaching in science classrooms including assessing students’ knowledge before instruction, designing curriculum, planning lessons, determining, and adapting appropriate teaching methods, promoting inquiry, fostering dialogue, meeting district and national standards, using technology to promote learning, and assessing students’ learning. This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-12 science classrooms. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much	3
UEDU374	MTTC Prep Course This course will expose teacher candidates to the strategies that support the passing of the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). Various strategies are reviewed throughout the duration of this course to aid in studying and preparing for the MTTC test(s). The strategies include understanding the structure and content of tests, test-taking skills, time management, test objectives and more. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be prepared to implement the test strategies to accompany the respective content areas. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU415	Inquiry Based STEM Curric Dsgn This course aims to provide the foundation for implementing inquiry-based instruction in the K-12 classroom. Emphasis will be placed on the role of inquiry as an inclusive teaching pedagogy that seeks to engage students with culturally-relevant phenomena by promoting active problem solving, question posing, and the shared construction of new ideas to deepen understanding of the natural world. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU288	3
UEDU425	Inquiry Based STEM Methods This course will focus on developing a deep understanding of current practices for integrating learning across science, technology, engineering and math. It will focus on integrating NGSS, CCSS and ISTE national learning standards. This course will address inequities (both past and present) in access to STEM in urban classrooms, as well as provide strategies to integrate STEM into classroom settings that mitigate the impact of inequitable access. Throughout this course STEM education disciplines, STEM pedagogy, integration of STEM, formative assessments and project-based / problem-based/ place-based instruction and learning will be addressed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU430	Teaching Health Promotion This course focuses on the foundations of health by examining physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health in the school community. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU438	STEM Literacy Urban Context This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge to promote authentic engagement and rigor among culturally and linguistically diverse students in a STEM class. This course will focus on many aspects of STEM education that include building a foundation for STEM learning, increasing literacy skills in a STEM classroom, understanding the science and math practices and standards and culturally responsive instruction that develop innovative thinkers and problem solvers. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3
UEDU440	Teaching Visual & Perform Arts This course is designed to assist the K-8 classroom teacher in developing a knowledge of visual and performing art and visual and performing art teaching at the elementary level. This course will examine the nature of the arts and the teaching of the arts, skills and understandings related to the production and appreciation of the arts, pedagogical strategies for elementary learners and the development, selection, evaluation, and utilization of teaching resources appropriate for the elementary classroom. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): UEDU330	3

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Secondary Integrated Science Concentration [SISC]		(47) Credits
BIOL110	Foundations of Cell Biology This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L	3
BIOL110L	Foundation of Cell Biology Lab (2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110	1
BIOL111	Organisms and Populations This second semester course provides a foundation in the study of biological systems at the organismal level. Students are introduced to structure and physiology of living organisms, evolution and general ecological principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111L or BIOL111V Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L or BIOL110V	3
BIOL111L	Organisms and Populations Lab (2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science at the organismal level in a virtual lab setting. Students will focus on the scientific method, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	1
BIOL209	Techniques in Lab Science This course is designed to equip students with the skill set necessary for employment as life science laboratory professionals. Students will learn and practice various lab techniques in a life science laboratory setting. The course will focus on standard laboratory procedures and common laboratory mathematical calculations, procedure documentation and record keeping, solution and media preparation, quality control and quality assurance protocols, specimen handling and storage, as well as regulatory policies and laboratory safety. Course activities are designed to facilitate the application of course content toward development of critical thinking and laboratory problem solving skills. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BIOL111/BIOL111L, CHEM161/CHEM161L and MATH150	4
BIOL211	Microbiology This course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, host selection, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211L Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	3
BIOL211L	Microbiology Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students learn skills applicable to the clinical laboratory, including aseptic techniques, microbial culture, and antimicrobial resistance testing. Students also compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	1
CHEM160	General Chemistry I First semester of a two semester course. This course introduces the student to the basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, states of matter and solutions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	3
CHEM160L	General Chemistry I Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course supplements the learning in CHEM160. It is an introduction to fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, gas laws, and thermochemistry applications. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	1
CHEM161	General Chemistry II This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. This course expands on previously gained knowledge and introduces the student to additional basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemistry of metals/nonmetals and organic chemistry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161L or CHEM160V Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L or CHEM160V	3
CHEM161L	General Chemistry II Lab	1
CHEM275	Chemistry Laboratory Safety	3
CHEM320	Intro to Physical Chemistry This course will introduce concepts of physical chemistry for undergraduates pursuing chemistry or other STEM disciplines. The focus will be on the following key topics: thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics. These topics help determine whether reactions can proceed, how fast they occur, and how these reactions take place at the sub-atomic scale. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CHEM161, CHEM161L and MATH215	3
CHEM325	Chem Lab Instrument/Applicatn This course is an introduction to modern methods of chemical analysis, and will provide the hands-on experience in theory, design, operation and application of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, chromatographic methods will be used to qualitatively and quantitatively assess chemically and biologically significant molecules. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisites: CHEM255 and CHEM255L	3
GEOL120	Astronomy The general concepts of modern astronomy and cosmology are introduced in this class. Students will learn about the general structure of the Solar System including the distribution and physical characteristics of the Sun, satellites, planets, dwarf planets, and small solar system objects. The similarities and differences between the Earth and other astronomical bodies will be discussed. Theories will be debated concerning the origin and fate of the Universe, the Solar System and its place within the Universe, and the probability of life beyond Earth. Telescopes will be utilized to view objects within our Solar System. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
GEOL140	Physical Geology Students are introduced to the scientific field of geology. Students also apply the scientific study of geology in a lab setting. The basic principles of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics are integrated into a concise and straight forward application to the study of the Earth and earth processes. Topics will include an overview of rock and mineral identification and formation, weathering and erosion, earthquakes, volcanism, erosion and depositional environments, surface water and groundwater studies, and plate tectonics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
PHYS210	Fundamentals of Physics I This course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics. The physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be discussed. Methods for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This course is the first in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210L Prerequisite(s): MATH150	3
PHYS210L	Fundamentals of Physics I Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This laboratory course is the first in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210 Prerequisite(s): MATH150	1
PHYS220	Fundamentals of Physics II This course is the second in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics I. The physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220L Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L	3
PHYS220L	Fundamentals of Physics II Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course is the second in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be used. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220 Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L	1

Biology Concentration [BIOC]		(43) Credits
BIOL110	Foundations of Cell Biology This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L	3
BIOL110L	Foundation of Cell Biology Lab (2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110	1
BIOL111	Organisms and Populations This second semester course provides a foundation in the study of biological systems at the organismal level. Students are introduced to structure and physiology of living organisms, evolution and general ecological principles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111L or BIOL111V Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L or BIOL110V	3
BIOL111L	Organisms and Populations Lab (2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science at the organismal level in a virtual lab setting. Students will focus on the scientific method, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL111 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	1
BIOL209	Techniques in Lab Science This course is designed to equip students with the skill set necessary for employment as life science laboratory professionals. Students will learn and practice various lab techniques in a life science laboratory setting. The course will focus on standard laboratory procedures and common laboratory mathematical calculations, procedure documentation and record keeping, solution and media preparation, quality control and quality assurance protocols, specimen handling and storage, as well as regulatory policies and laboratory safety. Course activities are designed to facilitate the application of course content toward development of critical thinking and laboratory problem solving skills. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BIOL111/BIOL111L, CHEM161/CHEM161L and MATH150	4
BIOL211	Microbiology This course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, host selection, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211L Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	3
BIOL211L	Microbiology Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students learn skills applicable to the clinical laboratory, including aseptic techniques, microbial culture, and antimicrobial resistance testing. Students also compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	1
BIOL336	Genetics This course presents an introduction to both classical and molecular genetics. Classic genetic concepts covered include Mendelian and Non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance, as well as linkage and chromosome mapping in eukaryotes and bacteria and bacteriophages. Molecular genetics topics include DNA structure, replication, mutation, and DNA repair; regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes; recombination and transposition at the molecular level. Genetic technologies including functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, recombinant DNA, and biotechnology will be introduced and reinforced. Course content will facilitate student understanding of genetic analysis of individuals and populations. Special topics covered will include medical genetics and cancer and developmental genetics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BIOL211/BIOL211L and MATH150	4
BIOL354	Cell & Molecular Biology This course presents a detailed examination of cellular systems and cell to cell interactions. Course content course will expand in depth upon the relationship between cellular structure and function: interactions between DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis and how these interactions are regulated; Cellular growth and metabolism; and differences in cellular function amongst prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms including bacterial, plant and animal cells. Concepts regarding regulatory mechanisms of action and the interdependence of intracellular systems will be emphasized. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL354L Prerequisite(s): BIOL336	3
BIOL354L	Cell & Molecular Biology Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course is designed to provide foundational laboratory experience for future biological laboratory science professionals. Course content introduces students to techniques commonly used in the cellular molecular laboratory including cell fractionation, cell growth and enzyme kinetics, DNA restriction enzyme analysis, and recombinant DNA technology including cloning and transformation. Laboratory exercises highlight the usage of instrumentation and project based research applications of various techniques in the study of cellular processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL354 Prerequisite(s): BIOL336	1
BIOL382	Science Ethics Students will examine the ethical issues concerning how scientific studies are conducted, and will be guided in how to make well-reasoned responses to ethical dilemmas encountered in science as well as how to apply established guidelines to ensure the dignity of scientific investigations. Topics could include experimentation with animal and human subjects, conflicts of interest, social responsibility, whistleblowing and guiding the integrity of scientific investigations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Achieve Senior Status	3
BIOL430	Advanced Microbiology This course applies the knowledge acquired in introductory microbiology to address current research topics including emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, microbial biotechnology, virology and microbial ecology and diversity. The biomedical applications of immuno-genetics and molecular immunology will also be explored. Cases studies and problem-based learning methods will be utilized to present course content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL430L Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL354/BIOL354L Prerequisite(s): BIOL211/BIOL211L	3
BIOL430L	Advanced Microbiology Lab (2 contact hours) This course builds on the concepts and laboratory techniques introduced in BIOL211L (Microbiology lab) and their utilization in Environmental, Industrial, and Food Microbiology. Students will also gain experience working with Microbial Biotechnology and Immunological assays and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of microbiology laboratory skills in the workplace. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL430 Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL354/BIOL354L Prerequisite(s): BIOL211/BIOL211L	1
CHEM160	General Chemistry I First semester of a two semester course. This course introduces the student to the basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, states of matter and solutions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	3
CHEM160L	General Chemistry I Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course supplements the learning in CHEM160. It is an introduction to fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, gas laws, and thermochemistry applications. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	1
CHEM161	General Chemistry II This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. This course expands on previously gained knowledge and introduces the student to additional basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemistry of metals/nonmetals and organic chemistry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161L or CHEM160V Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L or CHEM160V	3
CHEM161L	General Chemistry II Lab	1
CHEM310	Biochemistry The fundamentals of biochemistry will be presented, emphasizing a broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An understanding of the metabolic basis of disease and relevance to human physiology and medicine is highlighted. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310L Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L	3
CHEM310L	Biochemistry Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course builds upon laboratory skills commonly used by biological laboratory professionals. Project based laboratory instruction includes isolation and characterization of proteins and other biomolecules; computational biochemistry including enzyme kinetics and inhibition, data acquisition/statistics, genomic and proteomic databases, and molecular modeling; spectroscopy (UV/VIS), chromatography (gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity), electrophoretic techniques (PAGE, agarose gel); and genetic engineering techniques, DNA isolation, sequencing, cloning, PCR, and microarrays. Course structure emphasizes research application of techniques and instrumentation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310 Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L	1

Chemistry Concentration [CHMC]		(43) Credits
BIOL110	Foundations of Cell Biology This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L	3
BIOL110L	Foundation of Cell Biology Lab (2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110	1
CHEM160	General Chemistry I First semester of a two semester course. This course introduces the student to the basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, states of matter and solutions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	3
CHEM160L	General Chemistry I Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course supplements the learning in CHEM160. It is an introduction to fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on basic chemical theories, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, gas laws, and thermochemistry applications. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM160 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	1
CHEM161	General Chemistry II This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. This course expands on previously gained knowledge and introduces the student to additional basic theories and concepts in chemistry. Topics that will be covered include: reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemistry of metals/nonmetals and organic chemistry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM161L or CHEM160V Prerequisite(s): CHEM160 and CHEM160L or CHEM160V	3
CHEM161L	General Chemistry II Lab	1
CHEM250	Organic Chemistry I This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding organic molecules and their significance in biological systems. Topics include classes of organic compounds, nomenclature, covalent bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy and reaction mechanisms. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM250L Prerequisite(s): CHEM161 and CHEM161L or CHEM161V	3
CHEM250L	Organic Chemistry I Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course highlights the concepts learned in lecture. Students will learn and employ techniques for the preparation, isolation, purification and characterization of organic molecules. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM250 Prerequisite(s): CHEM161 and CHEM161L	1
CHEM255	Organic Chemistry II This is the second semester of a two semester sequence. Topics include structure and reactions of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids; nomenclature of organic compounds; synthesis; and reaction techniques. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): CHEM250 and CHEM250L or CHEM250V	3
CHEM255L	Organic Chemistry II Lab (4 contact hours) This second semester laboratory course builds on the foundation set in the first semester. Students will use the separation and purification techniques and synthetic skills learned from the first semester to complete more challenging synthetic tasks. An emphasis will be put on product yield and purity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): CHEM255 Prerequisite(s): CHEM250 and CHEM250L	1
CHEM275	Chemistry Laboratory Safety	3
CHEM310	Biochemistry The fundamentals of biochemistry will be presented, emphasizing a broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An understanding of the metabolic basis of disease and relevance to human physiology and medicine is highlighted. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310L Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L	3
CHEM310L	Biochemistry Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course builds upon laboratory skills commonly used by biological laboratory professionals. Project based laboratory instruction includes isolation and characterization of proteins and other biomolecules; computational biochemistry including enzyme kinetics and inhibition, data acquisition/statistics, genomic and proteomic databases, and molecular modeling; spectroscopy (UV/VIS), chromatography (gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity), electrophoretic techniques (PAGE, agarose gel); and genetic engineering techniques, DNA isolation, sequencing, cloning, PCR, and microarrays. Course structure emphasizes research application of techniques and instrumentation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM310 Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM255 and CHEM255L Prerequisite(s): BIOL354 and BIOL354L	1
CHEM320	Intro to Physical Chemistry This course will introduce concepts of physical chemistry for undergraduates pursuing chemistry or other STEM disciplines. The focus will be on the following key topics: thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics. These topics help determine whether reactions can proceed, how fast they occur, and how these reactions take place at the sub-atomic scale. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CHEM161, CHEM161L and MATH215	3
CHEM325	Chem Lab Instrument/Applicatn This course is an introduction to modern methods of chemical analysis, and will provide the hands-on experience in theory, design, operation and application of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, chromatographic methods will be used to qualitatively and quantitatively assess chemically and biologically significant molecules. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisites: CHEM255 and CHEM255L	3
CHEM420	Quantitative Analysis This course introduces the principles and techniques in proper quantitative chemical analysis: including gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric, and potentiometric analyses. It includes use of instruments such as gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS), high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC), open-flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS), FTIR, and others. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CHEM161 and CHEM161L	3
MATH215	Calculus I This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150	4
PHYS100	Applied Physics This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100L Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	2
PHYS100L	Applied Physics Lab (2 contact hours) This course introduces the basic physical principles relating to particle motion, transfer of energy, energy fields and waves, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, material properties, and relativity. Students will apply these principles to physical systems in the virtual or physical laboratory setting. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS100 Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH125	1

Math Concentration [MTHC]		(35) Credits
MATH205	Applied Linear Algebra This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150	4
MATH215	Calculus I This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150	4
MATH216	Calculus II	4
MATH250	Discrete Structures This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150	3
MATH260	College Geometry This course covers the essential topics of Euclidean geometry including i) axiomatic definitions of points, lines, angles, planes, and geometric shapes, ii) derivations and applications of formulas involving perimeter, area, surface area, and volume for two- and three-dimensional shapes, iii) proving theorems using concepts of parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, and similarity, and iv) conic sections. The course will also include an exploration of non-Euclidean geometries including hyperbolic and spherical geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	3
MATH350	Differential Equation/Modeling This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above	4
MATH440	Math Structures and Proofs This course serves as a bridge from lower level undergraduate mathematics courses (calculus sequence, differential equations, linear algebra) which concentrate on applications to the upper level proof-based courses (especially Real Analysis, Algebraic Structures) which concentrate on concepts and the writing of proofs. In particular, it models, motivates and leads the student through the writing of proofs involving sets, functions, concepts of abstract algebra (equivalence relations, modulo arithmetic, groups), concepts of real analysis (limit, continuity, sequences), and the infinite. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Math 215	4
STAT220	Introduction to Statistics This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	3
STAT322	Inferential Statistics This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220	3
UEDU371	Secondary Math Instruction This course will explore the characteristics of the high school mathematics learner and the development, implementation, and assessment of activities for grade 9-12 learners including the use of technology. Students will assess grade 9-12 learners and develop and implement appropriate curriculum and activities. Instructional methods for individual learners and whole-class strategies will be examined. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125 and UEDU330	3

Physics Concentration [PHYC]		(43) Credits
CHEM150	Foundations of Chemistry	3
CHEM150L	Foundations of Chemistry Lab (2 contact hours) This course is an introduction to general chemistry laboratory principles and techniques that accompanies CHEM150. Emphasis is placed on fundamental chemistry principles, organic chemistry, and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM150 Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	1
MATH205	Applied Linear Algebra This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150	4
MATH215	Calculus I This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Prerequisite(s): MATH150	4
MATH317	Calculus III This course covers polar coordinates, three-dimensional Euclidean space including lines, planes and space curves, vector operations, multivariable scalar and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, line and surface integrals, multiple integrals, and Green’s, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above	4
MATH350	Differential Equation/Modeling This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): MATH205 Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above	4
PHYS210	Fundamentals of Physics I This course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics. The physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be discussed. Methods for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This course is the first in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210L Prerequisite(s): MATH150	3
PHYS210L	Fundamentals of Physics I Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This laboratory course is the first in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS210 Prerequisite(s): MATH150	1
PHYS220	Fundamentals of Physics II This course is the second in a two-course sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics I. The physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220L Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L	3
PHYS220L	Fundamentals of Physics II Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course is the second in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics. This course builds on the knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be used. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PHYS220 Prerequisite(s): PHYS210 and PHYS210L	1
PHYS320	Waves and Optics This course studies the nature of heat and waves as applied to gasses, liquids, and solids. Topics will include heat, heat transfer, the laws of Thermodynamics, ray and wave optics, polarization, entropy, enthalpy, free energy, radioactivity, and radiation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH215	3
PHYS350	Electricity and Magnetism This course investigates the relationship between electricity and magnetism, focusing on forces, fields, potentials, and currents. Topics will include electric charge, fields, potential, current, induction, electromagnetic waves, Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and Maxwell’s equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH317	3
PHYS375	Modern Physics This course investigates the contradictions found between Classical (Newtonian) physics and the physics of the submicroscopic or galactic scale, acting as a bridge between Classical Physics and Modern Physics. This course investigates relativity, atomic physics, statistical physics, and particle physics and introduces quantum and nuclear physics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH350	3
PHYS420	Quantum Mechanics This course presents the fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, including wave mechanics, wave functions, wave-particle duality, the Schrödinger equation, spin, angular momentum, perturbation theory, the uncertainty principle, scattering theory, and an investigation of the hydrogen atom. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH350	3
PHYS425	Intro to Nuclear Physics This course investigates nuclear physics and selected applications of nuclear physics. Topics may include the nuclear models, nuclear structure, radioactivity, radioactivity decay (Alpha, Beta, and Gamma), nuclear reactions, Fermi's Golden Rule, fusion, and fission. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH205 and MATH350	3

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As an aspiring STEM teacher, you can build additional skills through service learning obtained from placements in after-school STEM programs, summer camps, tutoring and in-class teacher support opportunities. Additionally, you’ll receive course prep and support toward the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). Eligible students receive a voucher to cover the cost of the MTTC exam. Mentoring and coaching, increasing employment opportunities and high satisfaction ratings among our partner schools build up your college experience and your future.

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The College of Urban Education has a mentoring and coaching program like no other university. You’ll be exposed to teaching in urban environments starting year one and will complete a total of 120 hours (30 hours each year) of guided service learning prior to graduation.

Faculty experts in urban education

Davenport urban education faculty collectively have 30+ years of experience as educators, with expertise in areas like elementary and secondary teaching and educational leadership as well as certification in online learning instruction.

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Earn your Bachelor of Science degree in Urban STEM Education through Livestream online+ education courses combined with in-person STEM courses offered at our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids and Lansing.

FUSE Clubs ignite leadership and future educators

Urban STEM education students are encouraged to lead a Davenport Future Urban STEM Educators (FUSE) Club. These clubs involve showing high school students how to relay the wonders of STEM to middle school students.

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Appreciation and support for our College of Urban Education students results in increasing employment opportunities and high satisfaction ratings among our partner schools.

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Davenport University designs Bachelor’s Degree to tackle urban-area teacher shortage

Davenport's Bachelor of Science in urban STEM education program develops elementary and secondary teachers with deep expertise in K-12 STEM instruction and culturally responsive teaching strategies to empower them and their students intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

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Urban education scholarship available for employees in partner school districts

This summer, Davenport’s College of Urban Education teamed up with Grand Rapids-based nonprofit STEM Greenhouse to host a program for 50 students to improve their proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Davenport was not only a sponsor of this program but also developed the STEM curriculum implemented in the camp.

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Program outcomes

As a Bachelor of Science in urban STEM education graduate, you’ll possess these capabilities:

Understand how to design and manage a student-centered classroom.
Demonstrate the ability to adapt and design standard aligned instruction to meet student needs, assets and interests while connecting student language, culture and experiences to learning.
Reflect on how your teaching practices impact the education of all students.
Design and analyze formative and summative assessments to inform instruction based on student progress.
Integrate instructional technology to empower your students to be creative and analytical thinkers, collaborators and good digital citizens.
Understand how to engage in intentional community partnerships and service learning beyond the school setting — supporting student interests, providing learning opportunities and encouraging college and career readiness, among others.
Apply discipline-specific training and current research on how children learn science and employ culturally responsive strategies.

Partner schools listing

We’re always connecting with fellow educators to expand our list of partner schools. These schools welcome aspiring educators like you into their classrooms, and our culturally responsive teaching strategies are generating greater engagement and performance among their students.

Current partners include Detroit Public Schools Community District, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Hope Academy of West Michigan, Muskegon Heights Public School Academy and National Heritage Academies.

Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
View a full list of those programs and courses

Sources:

DU Student Data, Fall 2023
DU Financial Aid Awards, 2022/2023
Davenport University, 2023/2024 Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Urban STEM Education

Transform our world by teaching the wonders of STEM

What is an urban STEM education bachelor's degree?

Explore the class options included in this degree

Foundations of Excellence

Undergraduate Urban Education Core

Elementary Education Methods

Choose the Open Electives option or the Elementary Integrated Science Concentration:

Open Electives

Elementary Integrated Science Concentration [EISC]

Which class should I take? When should I take it?

Foundations of Excellence

Undergraduate Urban Education Core

Secondary Science Education Methods

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Secondary Integrated Science Concentration [SISC]

Biology Concentration [BIOC]

Chemistry Concentration [CHMC]

Math Concentration [MTHC]

Physics Concentration [PHYC]

Open Electives

Which class should I take? When should I take it?

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Urban STEM Education degree at Davenport?

Experience the Davenport difference:

Mentoring and coaching to grow and refine your teaching skills

Faculty experts in urban education

Flexible class options

FUSE Clubs ignite leadership and future educators

Trusted by an ever-expanding list of partner schools

We’re committed to transforming our world for the better

Get started on your Bachelor of Science in urban STEM education degree

Talk to a dedicated admissions advisor

Apply now or request more information

Programs related to the bachelor in urban STEM education degree

About Davenport University

Additional resources

Davenport University designs Bachelor’s Degree to tackle urban-area teacher shortage

Urban education scholarship available for employees in partner school districts

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