Degree Requirements for Natural Science

Total: 12 courses

Core Science Courses (6 required):

• BI 103 - General Biology I
• BI 104 - General Biology II
• CH 130 - General Chemistry
• CH 150 - Structure and Reactivity
• PS 121 - Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I
• OR  PS 131 - Calculus-Based Physics I
• PS 122 - Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences II
• OR  PS 132 - Calculus-Based Physics II

Elective requirements (6 required):

The student is also required to complete successfully six additional courses at the 200 - level or greater from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Three of the six courses must come from the Department of Biology, and two of those three must include a laboratory experience.  The remaining three required courses may be drawn from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Senior Capstone (required):

In addition to major course requirements, all students are required to fulfill a senior capstone experience as assigned by their major. Options are:

• Capstone experience: BI 422, BI 423, BI 451, CH 420, or other research experience
• Major Fields Test (MFT) in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, or Psychology OR PRAXIS OR MCAT OR DAT
• Honors Thesis on a Science related topic

Natural Science Course Sequence Outline

Note:

See Biological Sciences Overview  for additional information.