Science and Management Major

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Major Requirements

1. Core Program

Chemistry (one or two courses)

Physics (two courses)

PHYS 033L KS - Principles of Physics
PHYS 034L KS - Principles of Physics (for Physics or Chemistry track)
or
PHYS 030L KS - General Physics
PHYS 031L KS - General Physics (for others)
NOTE: The introductory chemistry and physics courses may also be completed by both semesters of the Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence (
AISS
).

Mathematics (one course)

MATH 030 CM - Calculus I

Computer Science (one course)

CSCI 051 CM - Introduction to Computer Science

Economics (four courses)

Internship or Practicum

Senior Thesis in Science:

Science and Management majors must complete a one- or two-semester thesis in biology, chemistry, or physics. For further information, see Senior Thesis in Science .

2. Sequences: one of the following four sequences:

A. Chemistry Sequence (seven courses)

B. Physics Sequence (seven courses)

C. Biotechnology Sequence (seven courses)

D. Environmental Sequence (seven courses)

General Education Requirement Information for Science and Management Majors

For the general education requirements in the social sciences and the humanities, Science and Management majors must complete the following three social science courses: ECON 050 CM - Principles of Economic Analysis , either GOVT 020 CM - Introduction to American Politics , or a history course approved for the general education requirement, and PSYC 037 CM - Organizational Psychology . Majors also must take courses in two of the four fields of the humanities (literature, philosophy, religious studies, and literature in a foreign language).

Student Learning Outcomes of the Program in Science and Management

Master the principles in their specific sequence/track (molecular biology, environmental biology, chemistry, physics, or other fields) and acquire the ability to apply them to solving problems including research questions.
Master the fundamental principles of economics and accounting.
Gain experience in the world outside the classroom.