Profiles
Professional profile
Upon completing the undergraduate study program in Biology Education, a graduate is supposed to acquire the following skills and knowledge:
Critical thinking and problem- solving ability
- Graduates will be able to solve problem by implementation of the process of forming hypotheses, gathering and critically evaluating information from the literature, the use of technology etc.
- employing experimental design in laboratory, field settings and synthesizing and analysing information by using numerical and statistical technique
Scientific concepts (Knowledge)
- Proficiency in a range of basic biological concepts such as: molecular, cellular and organismal perspectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of material and an understanding of a range of concepts and issues in those areas of Biology.
Effective communication
Graduates will be able to engage in effective scientific communication in a professional setting, including technical writing, oral presentation and use of available technology.
Ethical responsibility
Apply ethical practice and behaviour in all aspects of biological scientific endeavours and demonstrates the ethical aspects of science, their conduct as a scientist and their conduct as a citizens.
Cultural diversity
- Graduates will be able to approach and solve biological problems critically with scientific literacy in individual and group settings and incorporate a diversity of ideas and approach.
- Interact professionally in situation with others having different background culture, education and interests.
5.1. Graduate profile
After completing B.Ed degree in Biology, the graduates are able to: –
- To teach biology from grades 7-10.
- To teach his/her minor field of study (Chemistry) during shortage of Chemistry graduates.
- To prepare teaching materials.
- To conduct research in biological education and related fields.
- To operate basic biological equipments.
- To systematically collect and identify biological materials.
- To undertake graduate training in teaching Biology
- To handle environmental and conservation problems and to teach the society.
Admission Requirements
Candidates admitted to the Department of Biology must:
- Fulfill the university entrance cut off point for teacher education is to be set by the MOE.
- Have diploma in natural science teaching from Teachers Training Colleges/Institutions without any course exemption.
- Details for admission shall be as stated by the University regulations and specific to the department.
- Have pass mark in natural science entrance examination; or equivalent.
Graduation Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation, a candidate should fulfill the following requirements:
- A total of 147 credit hours and concern university rule
Degree Nomenclature
Upon successful completion of the program within FOUR years the candidates will be awarded the following degree:
- In English: ―Bachelor of Education in Biology (B.Ed.)‖
- In Amharic: ―የትምህርት ባችለር ዲግሪ በስነ-ህይወት‖
Medium of Instruction
The courses will be delivered in English language.
Duration of the study
The Bachelor of Education in Biology Program is a four year program divided into eight equal semesters.</p?
Total load
The total load the Bachelor of Education in Biology Program is 147 credit hours or 240 CP.
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