Natural Science (B.S.) - L

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

Apply the scientific process and critical thinking in problem solving.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use current scientific technology/instrumentation in the lab and field.
Demonstrate the application of fundamental natural science concepts in the analysis or resolution of a science-based question of interest.
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.

Core: (42 Credits)

SCI 1000 - First-Year Seminar in Science and Sustainability Credit(s): 1
BIO 1211 - Introduction to Biology: Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 4
BIO 1212 - Introduction to Biology: Cells and Genetic Basis Credit(s): 4
CHE 1031 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CHE 1032 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
ENV 1080 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 4
GEY 1111 - Introduction to Geology I Credit(s): 4
GEY 2112 - Introduction to Geology II Credit(s): 4
PHY 2031 - Fundamental Physics I Credit(s): 4
PHY 2032 - Fundamental Physics II Credit(s): 4
SCI 4610 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
SCI 4900 - Research in Science Credit(s): 1 to 4
Students must complete at least 4 credits of SCI 4900, preferably over at least two terms.

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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