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Science
An interdepartmental science
major is offered, based on courses in the departments of the College of
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics/Statistics,
and Physics/Astronomy). The major is coordinated and administered by a
committee composed of the chief undergraduate advisers of these departments, a representative of the pre-med Pre-professional
Advisory Committee, and the Associate
Dean for Undergraduate Advising for Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NS&M).
The Science Major is intended for the student who has
an intellectual interest in natural sciences and mathematics. It is especially
appropriate for the student who intends to teach general science at the
middle school level. It should also be useful for prospective executives
in science-related industries, for students preparing for law school,
and for others-prospective science writers and illustrators, for example-for
whom a broad science background would be valuable. The above examples
indicate that it might be most useful when coupled with teaching certification,
a second major, or a second undergraduate, graduate or professional degree.
This major is not designed for the student who wishes to do graduate work
in a specific area of science.
Major requirements fall into three categories: foundation,
depth, and breadth. In the foundations area the requirements are: 1) two
courses from Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science; 2) two courses
from each of Physics and Chemistry plus one more from the physical sciences;
and 3) two courses from the departments of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, or Biology.
The depth requirement consists of a primary concentration
of at least six courses in one department and a secondary concentration
of at least four courses in another department in NS&M, with the primary
concentration including at least four upper-division courses. For the
depth requirement, Physics and Astronomy are treated as separate primary
concentration areas, as are Botany and Zoology.
The breadth requirement calls for a total of 20 courses
chosen from at least five of the NS&M departments. This total includes
courses taken to satisfy the foundation and depth requirements. Only foundation
courses may be at the 100 level. The Junior Year Writing requirement is
satisfied by an additional course designated by the primary concentration
department.
Courses specifically designated for non-science majors
cannot be used to satisfy any part of the science major; neither can courses
taken on a Pass/Fail basis. For more detailed information, including grade
requirements for graduation, contact the Associate Dean for Natural Sciences
and Mathematics, Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Deans Office, E24 Machmer,
tel. 545-2192.
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