AVILA UNIVERSITY 101 techniques;  exploration  of  learning  styles,  trends, and  issues.  Observations  required.  Prerequisites: Successful  completion  of  all  sections  of  the  C- BASE, positive department recommendation upon completion of ED 185. General Methods can only be taken at Avila University. Credit for taking this course at another institution will not be accepted. I, II. ED 366. Parent Conferencing for Middle/Secondary Teachers. (1) Methods  for  communicating  with  parents  of  the middle  and  high  school  student.  Involvement  of the family in the school community is stressed. I. ED 375. Reading in the Content Areas. (3) Selection and adaptation of materials and strate- gies  to  aid  students  with  reading  in  the  content areas; methods of teaching more effective com- prehension  and  study  skills  in  these  subjects; techniques for dealing with the challenged reader. Prerequisite: ED 315. I. ED 380.  Special Topics: Implementing    Vocational   Business   Programs   (3) This course is designed to prepare busniess edu- cation and vocational teachers for all aspects of vocational  programs.    This  includes  administer- ing, dealing with issues, funding, procedures, and the involvement of state and federal roles in voca- tional business. ED 381. Health and Safety Issues in a School Setting. (1) Presents  an  overview  of  health  and  safety  issues specifically related to school settings. Students will experience learning activities and skill practices to increase   knowledge   and   skills   in   dealing   with emergency  and  first  aid  situations.  Students  will earn  CPR  and  first  aid  certification  as  well  as bloodborne pathogen training. Health issues, such as eating disorders, nutrition, substance abuse, and depression will be covered, and the teacher’s role in dealing  with  these  situations  will  be  discussed. Note: Should be taken the semester before student teaching. CPR/First Aid certification must be cur- rent during student teaching. I, II, S. ED 419. Behavior Management. (3) Theories,  techniques  and  current  research  con- cerning behavior management in classrooms and related settings. The emphasis is on a proactive, integrated method of discipline. By the end of the course,  each  student  will  have  produced  his/her own discipline plan. I, II. ED 455. Special Methods of Teaching Business Education (2) Methods  and  procedures  special  to  the  content area  of  business  education.  Pre-  or  co-requisite ED 315. I, II. ED 494. Student Teaching Seminar. (1) Must be taken concurrently with ED 495 Student Teaching. The seminar is comprised of several cam- pus meetings for the purposes of professional devel- opment, sharing of experiences, and compilation of the completed preservice portfolio. I, II. ED 495. Student Teaching. (7-9) Pre-professional  experience  in  a  classroom  set- ting; supervision and guidance shared between the cooperating teacher and the university superviso- ry staff. By application in advance of registration date.  Meets  the  Capstone  course  requirement  in the major. Prerequisites: admittance to Education department, major and minor requirements com- pleted, attendance at required pre-student teaching meeting. Fee required. I, II. Chemistry (CH) The candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry  must  complete  all  the  general  degree requirements as stated earlier in this catalog. Chemistry Outcomes Upon graduation, a student majoring in chemistry should be able to demonstrate: 1.  Fundamental knowledge in analytical, bio- chemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry and its application, integration, and appreciation (External Examination). 2.  Effective scientific communication (CH 342 and 461). 3.  Laboratory competence (CH 137 and 221). 4.  Problem solving and interpretive skills (CH 497 and 499).