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The B.A. in General Science provides a broad-based foundation in three major areas: Earth/Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. This major would provide general science knowledge for working in science museums, zoos, science camps, or state or national parks. It is an ideal major for the preservice elementary or middle school teacher as it addresses national recommendations for improving science education with an activity and hands-on focus. The middle school option meets N.H. state certification requirements for grades 5-9.
For a dual major in Education (option 2 or 3 below), please refer to the appropriate Education program option.
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
44 credits
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
All students must complete the core courses and select one of the program options.
Core Courses
28 credits
- Select one of the following:
- INASTR 101 Introduction to Astronomy
- ASTR 307 University Astronomy
- BIO 110 Molecules and Cells
- BIO 111 Evolution
- INGEOL 151 Physical Geology
- GEOL 206 Oceanography
- INMET 225 Meteorology
- Select one of the following:
- MATH 120 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
- MATH 130 Precalculus
- MATH 151 Calculus I
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Option 1: Bachelor of Arts
48 credits
In addition to the core courses, the following must be taken:
- MATH 141 Introductory Statistics
- BIO 210 Ecology
- INCHEM 111 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 221 Organic I
- CHEM 222 Organic II
- GEOL 152 Evolution of the Earth
- INPHYS 141 College Physics I
- PHYS 142 College Physics II
- In addition to the requirements listed above for option 1, complete a specialization (three or more additional courses at the 300 level or higher) in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, or Geology.
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Option 2: Elementary or Early Childhood
20 credits
(For teacher certification requirements for a dual major, see the requirements for the B.S. degree for Elementary or Early Childhood Education options in the catalog.)
In addition to the core courses, the following must be taken:
- INCHEM 103 Fundamentals of Chemistry
- PHYS 201 Phenomenal Science
- GM 301 The Web of Science
- In addition to the requirements listed above for option 2, select two additional science courses (8 credits) at the 200 level or higher in either the same or different areas of the following sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, and/or Geology.
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Option 3: Middle School Option
32 credits
(For teacher certification requirements for a dual major, see the requirements for the B.S. degree for the Secondary Education option in the catalog.)
In addition to the core courses, the following must be taken:
- INCHEM 111 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
- BIO 210 Ecology
- MATH 141 Introductory Statistics
- PHYS 201 Phenomenal Science
- IIPHYS 210 History of Science
- In addition to the requirements listed above for option 3, complete a specialization (two or more additional courses at the 200 level or higher) in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, or Geology.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- B.A. in General Science (option 1)
120 credits (76 major)
- B.A. in General Science/Education, dual major (options 2 and 3), Elementary (option 2)
136 credits (48 major, 48 elementary education)
- Middle School (option 3)
130 credits (60 major, 34 education)
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