MSSE
Master of Science Education
MSSE 501 INQUIRY SCIENCE ENGINEERING PRACTICES MSSE 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION MSSE 591 SPECIAL TOPICS MSSE 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
MSSE 501 INQUIRY THROUGH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES
F,Su 2 cr. LEC
PREREQUISITE: Approved education methods course.
-- This course provides a focus on inquiry instruction through the use of Science and Engineering Practices for grade K to 16 teachers in science education. Students will identify the components of inquiry in the context of Science and Engineering Practices as described in the NRC Framework for K-12 Science Education. Course goals include development and implementation of inquiry-based instruction and classroom research; and increased understanding of the role of assessment in an inquiry-based science classroom.
MSSE 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. TUT
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their coursework (and thesis, if on a thesis plan) but who need additional
faculty or staff time or help.
MSSE 591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each
offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
MSSE 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Bachelor degree, consent of instructor, and admission
to MSSE program.
-- Directed research and study on an individual topic.
