1614 GENERAL SCIENCE

1614.1 In addition to the general and professional education requirements, for certification in general science, coursework in the following representing thirty (30) semester hours shall be required:

(a) Content to include the following:

(1) Knowledge of the basic principles of biology, chemistry, physics oceanography, geology, meteorology, and astronomy;

(2) Knowledge of the interrelationships among the sciences, including the history and philosophy of science and mathematics;

(3) Knowledge and experiences in the cultural significance of science, the relationship of technology to social conditions, and analytical methods of science which may be used in solving societal problems; and

(4) Knowledge of the science processes and the general concepts and principles common to the natural sciences;

(b) A minimum of six (6) semester hours in each of the following:

(1) Biology;

(2) Chemistry;

(3) Physics;

(4) Earth and Space Science; and

(5) Environmental Science.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); and by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6905 (October 1, 1993).