The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Science Teaching Program are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in science. The program is based on core science disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology and earth sciences, as well as courses in educational sciences.
Physics courses usually include mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and modern physics. In these courses, students develop the ability to analyze and interpret physical phenomena. Chemistry courses cover areas such as organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. In these courses, students learn chemical reactions and properties of substances in depth.
Biology courses focus on the structure, function, evolution and diversity of living things. Topics such as genetics, ecology, cell biology and anatomy form the main axis of these courses. Earth science courses, on the other hand, cover topics such as the physical structure of the Earth, its atmosphere, oceans and climate systems. These courses provide students with a scientific understanding of our world and our environment.
Educational sciences courses equip prospective teachers with pedagogical skills. In these courses, topics such as learning theories, teaching methods, classroom management, assessment and evaluation techniques are covered. Through these courses, students develop effective teaching strategies and gain competence in preparing lesson plans appropriate to the learning needs of students.
The curriculum of the program also includes practical laboratory courses that will develop students' laboratory skills and scientific thinking abilities. In these courses, students learn hands-on scientific research skills such as designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data.
In the later years of the program, students are offered the opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge according to their interests through elective courses. These elective courses allow students to specialize themselves in a particular field of science or teaching methodology.
In this way, the Science Teaching Undergraduate Program aims to provide students with both a solid foundation in science and effective teaching skills. The aim of the program is to train students to be teachers who have a good command of scientific thinking, can think critically and inspire their students. The curriculum plays an important role in providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical application and research skills.