The MajorThe Science major is intended for students with a general intellectual interest in natural sciences who do not wish to specialize or to go on to graduate work in a specific area of science. It can provide a valuable broad science background for an administrative position in science-related industries or law, or for a career as a science writer or illustrator. It is especially appropriate for students who intend to teach general science at the middle school level, or for those who want to pair a degree in Science with a program in Education to teach at the elementary school level. The Science major is not designed for students who wish to do graduate work in a specific area of science (for which a traditional departmental major would be appropriate), but is a good choice as a second major or a second degree for students whose primary major or degree is outside the College of Natural Sciences, such as journalism, or as preparation for teaching certification. Each student is advised by the Science major adviser in the CNS advising office (220 Morrill II) in consultation with the Chief Undergraduate Advisor in the student’s concentration. The Science major adviser will be responsible for academic advising, approval of the program, and certification of completion of graduation requirements. RequirementsA total of 60 science/mathematics credits must be completed, primarily from departments in the College of Natural Sciences. The 60 credits must be distributed as follows: Foundation Requirement (9 courses)Biology
General ChemistryOne of the following two-course sequences:
Earth/Planetary ScienceOne of the following courses:
Mathematics, Statistics, Computer ScienceOne of the following two-course sequences:
PhysicsTwo-course introductory physics sequence with accompanying laboratories chosen from:
Concentration RequirementEach student selects a concentration area from among the programs offered in the College, which becomes part of the major designation. The permitted concentrations (and major designations) are: Astronomy (SCIAST), Biochemistry (SCIBCH), Biology (SCIBIO), Chemistry (SCICHM), Environmental Science (ENVRSCI), Geology (SCIGEL), Mathematics (SCIMTH), and Physics (SCIPHY). The concentration consists of at least 18 credits in courses numbered 200 and above. These should include courses fulfilling the Junior Year Writing and Integrative Experience requirements, and at least nine credits in other upper-division courses (courses numbered 300 and above - the Jr Writing and IE courses do not count toward these 9 credits). Independent study and practicum courses may not be used to fulfill concentration requirements. Additional CoursesIf courses taken to meet all above requirements do not amount to 60 credits, the remaining credits must be from courses in the College of Natural Sciences or other approved courses. Additional information about courses that may be used to fulfill this requirement can be found on the college website (requirements for a BS degree). Notes and Restrictions
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