General Science

Back to General Science (B.A.)

For all of the options
At the end of this program, students will be able to:

• Explain concepts, solve problems, and perform laboratory techniques at an introductory level, in each of the following areas:
  • Life Science
  • Physical Science
  • Earth-Space science
• Demonstrate a specific content area concentration beyond the general science requirement in one of the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science
  • Earth-space science
• Comprehend, apply evaluate and synthesize knowledge of the following:
  • Fundamental units
  • Derived units
  • Systems of measurement
• Apply mathematical (at least through the level of college algebra) and statistical concepts
• Apply computer technology, hardware and software, tacquire and analyze data and tcollect and communicate information
• Integrate knowledge from the history and philosophy of science
• Use various instruments, including computer-based and manual tobserve and record natural phenomena

For options 2 & 3 (Education)
In the area of instructional performance, the candidate shall have the ability to

• Design and teach general science school laboratory activities which incorporate scientific processes and promote scientific habits of mind
• Integrate the knowledge of the methods of teaching reading, writing, communication, and study skills essential tthe effective mastery of science content
• Relate science ttechnological issues that influence society and the ethical and moral consequences of decisions related tthose issues
• Model and teach safe laboratory and field practices, including personal safety and equipment storage and upkeep; and waste handling and disposal
• Identify the organizations, agencies and journals that contribute the professional growth of a science teacher
• Integrate examples of common themes exhibited in all of the science intteaching and course design including:
  • Systems
  • Models
  • Constancy or stability
  • Change
  • Evolution
  • Scale
• Design learning activities which foster questioning, open-ended investigations, the development of cooperative group skills, and promote practice in decision making and problem solving
• Select, adapt, evaluate, and use age-appropriate strategies and materials for the learning of science, including the recommendation of national and state curriculum projects (National Science Education Standards, Atlas, NH State Science Frameworks) and scientific groups
• Organize, present, and evaluate science ideas in a manner which emphasized conceptual understanding and in ways which provide for optimal learning experience for school students of all ability levels