Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and SciencesPreparation for the Major(9 courses; 28.5 quarter units)ARB 100 Beginning Arabic I*(Co-requisite: ARB 100A)ARB 100A Beginning Arabic I Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Co-requisite: ARB 100)ARB 101 Beginning Arabic II*(Prerequisite: ARB 100/100A)(Co-requisite: ARB 101A)ARB 101A Beginning Arabic II Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: ARB 100/100A)(Co-requisite: ARB 101)ARB 200 Intermediate Arabic I*(Prerequisite: ARB 101/101A)(Co-requisite: ARB 200A)ARB 200A Intermediate Arabic I Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: ARB 101/ 101A)(Co-requisite: ARB 200)ARB 201 Intermediate Arabic II*(Prerequisite: ARB 200/200A)(Co-requisite: ARB 201A)ARB 201A Intermediate Arabic II Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: ARB 200/200A)(Co-requisite: ARB 201)LIT 100 Introduction to Literature*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)* May be used to satisfy general education requirements.Requirements for the Major(11 courses; 43.5 quarter units)ARB 300ARB 300AARB 301ARB 301AARB 400SOC 327HIS 339HIS 342PHL 332POL 410LIT 315Advanced Arabic I(Prerequisite: ARB 201/201A)(Co-requisite: ARB 300A)Advanced Arabic I Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: ARB 200/201A)(Co-requisite: ARB 300)Advanced Arabic II(Prerequisite: ARB 300/300A)(Co-requisite: ARB 301A)Advanced Arabic II Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: ARB 300/300A)(Co-requisite: ARB 301)Advanced Arabic Conversation(Prerequisite: ARB 301/301A)Arab Culture(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)The Middle East, 600–1600 C.E.(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)History of Modern Middle East(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Religion of Islam(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Middle Eastern Politics(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Arabic Lit in Translation(Prerequisite: LIT 100)Upper-Division Electives(8 courses; 36 quarter units)Choose eight upper-division degree related electives from availableofferings. The following are strongly recommended:GLS 430HIS 431The Global Economy(Prerequisite: ENG 240)The Ancient World(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and HIS 233)HIS 434LIT 463PHL 320POL 340SOC 328ARB 350Modern World, 1500 to the Present(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and HIS 234)20th Century World Literature(Prerequisite: LIT 100)Comparative Religion(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Comparative Politics(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Intercultural Thinking and Creativity(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Fundamentals of Arabic Translation(Prerequisites: ARB 301/301A)◆ MAJOR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE WITH APRELIMINARY SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL(CALIFORNIA)(610-252)Faculty Advisor: For Science: Michael Maxwell • (858) 642-8413 •mmaxwell@nu.eduFor Credential: Lynne Anderson • (858) 642-8330 • landerso@nu.eduThe Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Biological Science with aPreliminary Single Subject Credential provides a rigorous educationthat prepares candidates for a career as a teacher at the middle andsecondary school levels. The program stresses foundation inbiological science and its application. This program preparescandidates for professional work as single subject teachers in achanging cultural and economic environment. All candidates musttake the CBEST or other Basic Skills option prior to Admission andpass the examination before student teaching. CSET passage is alsorequired before student teaching.Biological Science Program OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Describe cell structure and physiological functioning of microbesand macroscopic organisms, including plants and animals;• Identify major human organ systems, and the roles of theirconstituent organs;• Explain structure and function of DNA and other importantmolecules (e.g., proteins), including patterns of chromosomalinheritance;• Discuss biodiversity and evolutionary history of Earth’sorganisms;• Describe ecological interactions at the levels of the population,community, and ecosystem;• Discuss fundamental concepts of natural and physical science,including methods of scientific inquiry, ethics, and environmentalprocesses.Teacher Education Program OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Demonstrate knowledge of development in order to explain howto support growth in cognitive, social, physical and emotionaldomains;• Utilize different teaching strategies to accomplish educationalgoals;• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the learning needs ofstudents to create positive learning environments that ensurehealthy human growth;• Demonstrate understanding through use of systematicobservations, documentation and other effective assessmentstrategies in a responsible manner to facilitate and account forlearning, and to support positive growth;• Design, implement and evaluate standards-based lesson plansfor learning and achievement in content areas;87Letters andSciences