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Section Three: Recommendations-New Curriculum Directions

3.5 What will be required to provide excellent programs for college-bound students?

a) Issues

College students are a diverse population. They take courses in a wide range of science-related occupational areas, as well as in a great range of non-science-related occupational areas. While some college students require a considerably broader knowledge of science than others, all of them must achieve science literacy to function successfully in an increasingly scientific and technological world.

b) Solutions and rationale

The STSE focus of the courses in our model in subsection 3.7 would be relevant to all students and enable them to develop the science literacy they need to achieve success in their college programs. Students requiring a deeper understanding of science should be able to choose electives to satisfy their needs, including some electives developed specifically for college-bound students.