The General Science program aims to develop in the student insight into the intellectual and philosophical nature of science. This program helps the student to develop the ability to select, adopt, evaluate and use strategies and materials for the teaching of science, preparing for graduate study and for entrance into professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy and veterinary.
General Science
Major: 45 credits
BIO 103, 104; CHE 104, 105, 107, 110 or 112, 111, 402; MAT 131, 209; PHY 103,
110, 111; 3 credits in research and independent study; CIS 114.
Electives: 10-14 credits
To be chosen in one area: biology, chemistry, or physics as an area of concentration.
Minor: 19-23 credits
Complete two courses from each discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics): BIO
103, 104, 109, 203; CHE 102, 103, 106, 203; PHY 103, 106, 110, 111. Students
may not earn credit for both BIO 203 and CHE 203. Other courses from these
disciplines may be substituted with the assistance of the student’s
academic advisor.
General Science Minor
Elementary Education
Major: 20-22 credits
BIO 104, CHE 103, 118 or ED 300. From the following, choose three (one must
be a physics course): BIO 109, BIO/CHE 203, PHY 103, 106.
Students and Alumni
Science graduates find research positions in hospitals and laboratories, and teaching positions in elementary, secondary, and college education. They serve society as physicians, dentists, teachers, pharmacists, technicians, hygienists, and administrators.
Updated: September 26, 2007