Science Content Specifications
Domain 1: Physical Science
This domain covers content in such areas as structure and properties
of matter as well as principles of motion and energy. The following
courses are recommended to cover this domain:
- CHEM/PHYS 102: Physical Science for Elementary Teachers
or CHEM 100: Survey of Chemistry & PHYS 101: Survey of Physics
(GE III.A.2a)
- GEOL 410: Physical Science Concepts
Also:
- Major specific classes that contribute to knowledge in this
domain:
- LBST 304: Liberal Studies in the Sciences
- LBST 433: Liberal Studies Senior Seminar on Environmental
Studies
Domain 2: Life Science
This domain covers content in such areas as structure of living
organisms and their function (physiology and cell biology), living
and nonliving components in environments (ecology), and life cycle,
reproduction, and evolution (genetics and evolution). The following
courses are recommended to cover this domain:
- BIOL 101: Elements of Biology
or BIOL 102: Biology for Elementary Teachers (GE III.A.2c)
- BIOL 453: Life Science Concepts
Also:
- Major specific classes that contribute to knowledge in this
domain:
- ANTH 101: Introduction to Biological Anthrolpology (Anthropology
major)
- BIOL 305: Liberal Studies in the Social Sciences
(GE III.A./Child & Adolescent Development major)
- LBST 304: Liberal Studies in the Sciences (Liberal Studies
major)
- LBST 487: Liberal Studies Senior Seminar on Evolution/Creation
Domain 3: Earth and Space Science
This domain covers content in such areas as the solar system and
the universe (astronomy), the structure and composition of the earth
(geology), the earth's atmosphere (meteorology), and the earth's
water (oceanography). The following courses are recommended to cover
this domain:
- GEOL 101: Physical Geology
or GEOL 102: Earth & Astronomical Sciences for Elementary
Teachers (GE III.A.2b)
- GEOL 410: Physical Science Concepts
Also:
- Major specific classes that contribute to knowledge in this
domain:
- LBST 304: Liberal Studies in the Sciences (Liberal Studies
major)
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