2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 22, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Natural Science (B.S.) - L


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Program Description

The requirements set forth in each of the majors are designed to prepare graduates for a wide variety of potential career paths. Central to the design of each of our program’s degree tracks is an emphasis on the versatility imparted by a liberal arts education. We strive to prepare students for employment and continued life-long learning. Therefore, the requirements for the science majors integrate direct, hands-on learning with critical and creative thinking oriented education.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply the scientific process and critical thinking in problem solving.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use current scientific technology/instrumentation in the lab and field.
  3. Demonstrate the application of fundamental natural science concepts in the analysis or resolution of a science-based question of interest.
  4. Conduct original research, organize that research into an original argument, and present that argument in oral and/or written forms.

Minimum required credits for the program: 70

Requirements for the program


Students majoring in Natural Science are required to take MAT 1020 and MAT 2021 for their Mathematics General Education requirement.

Additional Courses: (28 credits)


Twenty-eight credits from Natural Science, of which twenty-four must be at 3000 or 4000 level. Up to eight credits may be taken from Atmospheric Sciences at 3000 or 4000 level.

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