
Dr. Weinburgh teaches courses in the
College
of Education, the College of
Science and Engineering, and the
Andrews Institute
of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education.
College of Education
Undergraduate Courses
Scientific & Mathematical Thinking: Science (EDEC 30014) is designed to help
students majoring in elementary education become better at teaching
science. The course is blocked with two other courses (Scientific &
Mathematical Thinking: Science: Math and Scientific & Mathematical Thinking: Science:
Play). Field placements in elementary schools and experiences at the Fort Worth
Museum of Science and History allow the students to work with elementary
pupils.
Directed Study (EDUC 50870) is designed to give a student the
opportunity to extend his/her knowledge in a specific area in a way that is most
suited to the student and/or the discipline.
Graduate Courses
The School of Education now offers a MEd in Science Education and a Ph.D. in
Educational Studies: Science Education. Dr. Weinburgh is the contact
person for both of these programs.
Colloquia in the Profession of Science Education (EDUC 70013)
Scientific Inquiries and Nature of Science (EDUC 70033)
Research Seminar: Topics in Science Education (EDUC 60810)
Theory and Pedagogy in Science Teaching (EDUC 60333)
Internship (EDUC 60980)
Dissertation (EDUC 90980)
College of Science & Engineering
Contemporary Issues in Biology (BIOL 10003), designed by Dr. Ray Drenner and
taught by four faculty members in the department of biology, is for non-biology majors. The focus is on current issues (human genome,
cloning, stem cell research, AIDS, antibiotic resistance, biological warfare,
global warming) and the underlying biological concepts (molecular and cellular
biology, evolution, genetics, energy/matter flow) related to them.
Institute of Mathematics, Science, & Technology Education
The Institute conducts classes for teachers each term. The offerings are
posted on the web site each term.