General Definition
Most majors in the College of Science require science electives of one kind or another. Not all science courses will count toward degree credit or science elective credit for science majors. The survey science courses offered as options for non-science majors for their university science requirement will not count as a science elective or towards the minimum science credit hour requirement. Because of overlap in content with required courses for science majors, many of these courses will also not count towards the degree credit requirement.
For a course to be a science elective it must meet the following rules: It is offered through one of the departments of the College of Science or through the college itself. It is major's level; that is, other science majors are required to take this course to meet a major requirement or it has a pre-requisite course that is required for science majors. Or, the bulletin description for the course states that it is a science elective in the College of Science. Finally, note the departments may place additional restrictions on allowed science electives, e.g., in the Environmental Science major a science elective must one course from a limited list of options.
If unsure, the student should ask his or her advisor.
No Science Credit for Science Students
The following courses are intended for non-science students. Credit in these courses will not count towards the 60 science credits required for the BS degree and cannot be used as a science elective for any major in the College of Science.
BIOS 10101, 10102, 10106, 10107, 10108, 10109, 10110, 10115, 10116, 10117, 10118, 10191
CHEM 10101, 10102
MATH 10005, 10015, 10110, 10120, 10130, 10140, 10240, 10250, 10260, 10270, 13150
PHYS 10052, 10062, 10111, 10122, 10140, 10240, 20051, 20061
SCPP 10101, 30300, 30311, 46397 (and any other course with the SCPP department code)
SC 10101
Science Electives for BCHM Majors
Biochemistry majors are not required to take science electives in order to complete their major.
Biochemistry majors looking for ideas on science courses to take as electives should examine the options listed for CHEM majors. And, for those interested in medicine, please see the non-chemistry and non-biochemistry portion of the science elective list for SCPP majors.
Science Electives for BIOS Majors
The list of recommended science electives for Biological Sciences majors is generated by assuming that the students have completed a common core of Biological Sciences (BIOS 10161-10162 or 20201-20202), General and Organic Chemistry (CHEM 10117-10118-20223-20224 or 10171-10172-20273-20274), Mathematics (MATH 10350-10360), and Physics (PHYS 30210-30220). Science courses which use either of these sequences as pre-requisites are suggested science electives for BIOS majors. Additionally, science-major level-geology courses are suggested science electives.
The following lists possible choices.
The recommendations represent general advice for BIOS students from the Dean's Office and the Department of Biological Sciences, and should be weighed together with the student's personal interests. Students are urged to seek also specific advice from their own advisor.
Disclaimer Statement
|
Title |
Credits |
Recommendation |
Comments |
| CHEM 20204 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
**** |
Spring course. |
| CHEM 20243 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
** |
Spring course for CHEM majors. |
| CHEM 30321 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. Has a pre-req of MATH 10550. |
| CHEM 30333, CHEM 31333 |
Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory |
4 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. The lab is also required. |
| CHEM 40420 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
3 |
**** |
Due to popular demand, this course is being offered both fall and spring semesters. |
| MATH 20340 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
*** |
Spring course, often taken by SCPP, SCBU or SCCO students. |
| MATH 20550 |
Calculus III |
3.5 |
** |
Fall course. A continuation of calculus for students who have taken MATH 10550-10560. |
| PHYS 20330 |
General Physics III |
3.5 |
** |
This fall course completes an introductory sequence in physics and is required for EE majors. It may be taken by BIOS majors who have appropriate mathematics background. |
| PHYS 30389 |
Philosophical Issues in Physics |
3 |
** |
Generally a spring course. Also cross-listed with PHIL 30389. If taken as PHIL 30389, this course counts as a second philosophy course. If taken as PHYS 30389, this course counts as a science elective. |
| PHYS 40432 |
Biological Physics |
3 |
**** |
Studies the physical aspects of cellular processes, the nervous system, etc. |
| PHYS 40371 |
Medical Physics |
3 |
**** |
Offered once or twice a year, a recommended science elective for those with pre-medical interests. |
| SC 20100 |
Environmental Geosciences |
3 |
**** |
Studies earth processes with a focus on their relationships with people. |
| SC 20110 |
Physical Geology |
4 |
**** |
Fall course, a requirement for ES majors as well as students in ENVG. This course is cross-listed with ENVG 20110. The lab is required. |
Science Electives for CHEM Majors
The list of recommended science electives for Chemistry majors is generated by assuming that the students have completed a common core of Mathematics (MATH 10550-10560) and Physics (PHYS 10310-10320). Science courses which use either of these sequences as prerequisites are suggested science electives for CHEM majors. Additionally, science-major level-geology courses are suggested science electives.
The following lists possible choices. The recommendations represent general advice for CHEM students from the Dean's Office and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and should be weighted together with the student's personal interests. Students are urged to seek also specific advice from their own advisor.
Disclaimer Statement
|
Title |
Credits |
Recommendation |
Comments |
| CHEM 20204 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
** |
Spring course. The level of this course may be low for most CHEM majors. |
| CHEM 48498 |
Undergraduate Research |
variable |
**** |
Permission required. May be taken more than one semester. Typically, students take 1-2 credits per semester. |
| MATH 20340 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
** |
Spring course, often taken by SCBU or SCCO students. |
| MATH 20550 |
Calculus III |
3.5 |
** |
Fall course. A continuation of calculus for students who have taken MATH 10550-10560. |
| MATH 30530 |
Introduction to Probability |
3 |
** |
Fall course. Recommended for students with interests in theoretical chemistry. |
| PHYS 20330 |
General Physics III |
3.5 |
* |
This fall course completes an introductory sequence in physics and is required for EE majors. It may be taken by BIOS majors who have appropriate mathematics background. |
| PHYS 30389 |
Philosophical Issues in Physics |
3 |
** |
Generally a spring course. Also cross-listed with PHIL 30389. If taken as PHIL 30389, this course counts as a second philosophy course. If taken as PHYS 30309, this course counts as a science elective. |
| PHYS 40432 |
Biological Physics |
3 |
**** |
Studies the physical aspects of cellular processes, the nervous system, etc. |
| PHYS 30432 |
LASERs and Modern Optics |
3 |
*** |
Recommended for students with an experimental physical chemistry interest. |
| PHYS 40371 |
Medical Physics |
3 |
**** |
Offered once or twice a year, a recommended science elective for those with premedical interests. |
| SC 20100 |
Environmental Geosciences |
3 |
**** |
Studies earth processes with a focus on their relationships with people. |
| SC 20110 |
Physical Geology |
4 |
**** |
Fall course, a requirement for ES majors as well as students in ENVG. This course is cross-listed with ENVG 20110. The lab is required. |
Science Electives for ES Majors
The list of recommended science electives for Environmental Sciences majors is generated by assuming that the students have completed a common core of Biological Sciences (BIOS 10161-10162 or 20201-20202), Ecology (BIOS 30312), General Chemistry (CHEM 10117-10118 or 10171-10172), Geology (SC 20110), Mathematics (MATH 10550-10560), and Physics (PHYS 10310-10320). Science courses which use either of these sequences as prerequisites are suggested science electives for ES majors. Additionally, science-major level-geology courses are suggested science electives.
Any of the science electives listed above for Biology majors is appropriate for ES majors.
The following lists possible choices. The recommendations represent general advice for ES students from the Dean's Office and the ES advisor, and should be weighed together with the student's personal interests. Students are urged to seek also specific advice from their own advisor.
Disclaimer Statement
|
Title |
Credits |
Recommendation |
Comments |
| BIOS 20241, BIOS 21241 |
Molecular Cell Biology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Spring course, required for BCHM and BIOS majors. The lab is required. |
| BIOS 20250, BIOS 21250 |
Classical and Molecular Genetics Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Fall course, required for BCHM and BIOS majors. The lab is required. |
| BIOS 20303, BIOS 21303 |
Fundamentals of Genetics Lecture and Lab |
3, 1 |
* |
Spring course, recommended for premedical (e.g., SCPP) students in particular. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. |
| BIOS 30304 |
General Botany |
4 |
**** |
Recommended for those with interests in plants or agriculture. |
| BIOS 30305 |
Evolution |
3 |
**** |
One of the fundamental biology courses, fulfills a core requirement for BIOS. |
| BIOS 30310 |
The History of Life |
3 |
*** |
Can be taken in addition to or in the place of BIOS 30305. |
| BIOS 30341, BIOS 31341 |
Cellular Biology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Recommended for premedical (e.g., SCPP) students in particular. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. Requires Organic Chemistry as a prerequisite |
BIOS 30342, BIOS 31342 |
Developmental Biology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
One of the fundamental biology courses, fulfills a core requirement for BIOS. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. |
| BIOS 30344, BIOS 31344 |
Vertebrate (Human) Physiology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Recommended for premedical (e.g., SCPP) students in particular. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. |
| BIOS 30401, BIOS 31401 |
Principles of Microbiology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
**** |
Fall. One of the fundamental biology courses, fulfills a core requirement for BIOS. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. Requires Organic Chemistry as a prerequisite |
| BIOS 30404 |
Vertebrate Biology |
3 |
* |
A biology elective that is occasionally offered in the fall or spring. |
| BIOS 30406, BIOS 31406 |
General Entomology Lecture and Lab |
3, 1 |
* |
Offered alternating fall semesters. |
| BIOS 30407 |
Animal Behavior |
3 |
**** |
A traditionally popular biology elective. |
| BIOS 30408, BIOS 31408 |
Arthropods and Human Disease Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Offered alternating fall semesters. |
| BIOS 30423 |
Genomics: Sequence to Organism |
3 |
* |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. |
| BIOS 40415, BIOS 41415 |
Medical and Veterinary Parasitology |
3,1 |
* |
For interested students. |
| BIOS 40416 |
Virology |
3 |
* |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. |
| BIOS 40417, BIOS 41417 |
Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
|
Taught at medical-school level. Offered ocassionally. |
| BIOS 30418 |
Molecular Genetics |
3 |
* |
Requires genetics background. |
| BIOS 40419 |
Immunology |
3 |
* |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. |
| BIOS 30420, BIOS 31420 |
Aquatic Ecology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
**** |
Because of limitations on labs, this course is difficult to get into if you are not in BIOS or ES. |
| BIOS 30421, BIOS 31421 |
Integrative Comparative Physiology Lecture and Lab |
4,1 |
|
Requires BIOS 20250. BIOS 30344 is recommended in the place of this course for most ES students with an interest in physiology. The lab is optional. |
| BIOS 40435 |
Cellular and Molecular Basis of Human Disease |
3 |
* |
Requires cell biology . |
| BIOS 40440 |
AIDS |
3 |
* |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. |
| BIOS 37494 |
Teaching Practicum |
2 |
* |
Permission required. Only two credits of BIOS 37494 may be used as science elective credit by ES majors. Additional credits taken count only as general elective. |
| BIOS 46497 |
Directed Readings |
V |
* |
Permission required. Only two credits of BIOS 46497 may be used as science elective credit by ES majors. Additional credits taken count only as general elective. |
| BIOS 46498 |
Undergraduate Research |
V |
* |
Permission required. Only two credits of BIOS 497 may be used as science elective credit by SCPP majors. Additional credits taken count only as general elective. |
| CHEM 20204 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
*** |
Spring course. |
| CHEM 20223 |
Elementary Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
*** |
Fall course for SCPP and other life science majors, also taken by CHEG majors. (Not taught after Summer 2007.) |
| CHEM 20273 |
Organic Reactions and Applications |
4 |
**** |
Fall course for SCPP and other life sciences majors. This is required for SCBU and SCCO. |
| CHEM 20274 |
Advanced General Chemistry |
4 |
**** |
Spring course required for life sciences majors. |
| CHEM 20243 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
** |
Spring course for CHEM majors. |
| CHEM 30321 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. Has a pre-req of MATH 126. |
| CHEM 30333, CHEM 31333 |
Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory |
4 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. The lab is also required. |
| CHEM 40420 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
3 |
**** |
Due to popular demand, this course is being offered both fall and spring semesters. |
| CHEM 30324 |
Physical Chemistry for Engineers |
3 |
* |
Spring course for CHEG majors. |
| SC 20120 |
Historical Geology |
4 |
**** |
Spring Course. This course is cross-listed with ENVG 20120. The lab is required. |
| SC 20200 |
Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy |
4 |
**** |
Recommended to those with geology interests. Cross-listed with ENVG 20200. |
| SC 40300 |
Geochemistry |
3 |
**** |
Recommended to those with geology interests. Cross-listed with ENVG 40300. |
| SC 30230 |
Sedimentation and Statigraphy |
4 |
*** |
Recommended to those with geology interests. Cross-listed with ENVG 30230. |
| SC 40350 |
Paleontology |
3 |
* |
Recommended to those with geology interests. Cross-listed with ENVG 40350. |
| |
Other Geology Courses |
|
* |
As approved by the Advisor. |
Science Electives for MATH Majors
All Mathematics majors (except those in MATH/LFSC) are required to take at least one three-credit science elective.
The list of recommended science electives for Mathematics majors is generated by assuming that the students have completed a common core of General Chemistry (CHEM 10117-10118 or 10171-10172) and Physics (PHYS 10310-10320). Science courses which use either of these sequences as prerequisites are suggested science electives for MATH majors. Additionally, science-major level-geology or biology courses are suggested science electives. Finally, mathematics electives beyond the total required for the MATH major are allowed science electives.
The following lists possible choices. The recommendations represent general advice for MATH students from the Dean's Office and the Department of Mathematics, and should be weighed together with the student's personal interests. Students are urged to seek also specific advice from their own advisor.
Disclaimer Statement
|
Title |
Credits |
Recommendation |
Comments |
| BIOS 10161 |
Biological Sciences I |
4 |
** |
Only first-year students are allowed to take this fall BIOS-major course. The lab is required. |
| BIOS 20201, BIOS 21201 |
General Biology A and Lab |
3, 1 |
**** |
Fall course for BIOS and other life-science majors. The lab is required. |
| CHEM 20204 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
*** |
Spring course. |
| CHEM 20223 |
Elementary Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
*** |
Fall course for SCPP and other life science majors, also taken by CHEG majors. (Not taught after Summer 2007.) |
| CHEM 20273 |
Organic Reactions and Applications |
4 |
** |
Fall course for SCPP and other life sciences majors |
| CHEM 20243 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
** |
Spring course for CHEM majors. |
| CHEM 30321 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. Has a pre-req of MATH 126. |
| CHEM 30333, CHEM 31333 |
Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory |
4 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. The lab is also required. |
| CHEM 40420 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
3 |
**** |
Due to popular demand, this course is being offered both fall and spring semesters. |
| CHEM 30324 |
Physical Chemistry for Engineers |
3 |
* |
Spring course for CHEG majors. |
| |
Mathematics Elective |
3 |
**** |
Most 300-level or 400-level course are allowed as options if the students' math elective requirement for the major has already been met. |
| PHYS 20330 |
General Physics III |
3.5 |
**** |
This fall course completes an introductory sequence in physics and is required for CHEM and EE majors. |
| PHYS 20454 |
Intermediate Classical Mechanics |
3 |
**** |
Fall course for PHYS majors, differential equations required. |
| PHYS 30389 |
Philosophical Issues in Physics |
3 |
*** |
Generally a spring course. Also cross-listed with PHIL 30389. If taken as PHIL 30389, this course counts as a second philosophy course. If taken as PHYS 30389, this course counts as a science elective. |
| PHYS 40432 |
Biological Physics |
3 |
**** |
Studies the physical aspects of cellular processes, the nervous system, etc. |
| PHYS 40371 |
Medical Physics |
3 |
**** |
Offered once or twice a year, a recommended science elective for those with pre-medical interests. |
| SC 20100 |
Environmental Geosciences |
3 |
**** |
Studies earth processes with a focus on their relationships with people. |
| SC 20110 |
Physical Geology |
4 |
**** |
Fall course, a requirement for ES majors as well as students in ENVG. This course is cross-listed with ENVG 20110. The lab is required. |
Science Electives for PHYS Majors
Physics majors are not required to take science electives in order to complete their major.
Physics majors looking for ideas on science courses to take as electives should examine the non-physics options listed for MATH majors. Any Mathematics Advisor (or the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Mathematics) would be happy to recommend additional mathematics courses to interested Physics students. And, for those interested in medicine, please see the science elective list for the SCPP majors.
Science Electives for SCPP Majors
The list of recommended science electives for SCPP majors is generated by assuming that the students have completed a common core of Biological Sciences (BIOS 10161-10162 or 20201-20202), General and Organic Chemistry (CHEM 10117-10118-20223-20224 or 10171-10172-20273-20274), Mathematics (MATH 10350-10360), and Physics (PHYS 30210-30220). Science courses which use either of these sequences as prerequisites are suggested science electives for SCPP majors. Some courses are also listed which use other recommended science electives as prerequisites
The following lists possible choices. The recommendations represent general advice for SCPP students from the Dean's Office and the Department of Preprofessional Studies, and should be weighed together with the student's personal interests. Students are urged to seek also specific advice from their own advisor.
Disclaimer Statement
|
Title |
Credits |
Recommendation |
Comments |
| BIOS 20241, BIOS 21241 |
Molecular Cell Biology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Spring course, required for BCHM and BIOS majors. The lab is required. |
| BIOS 20250, BIOS 21250 |
Classical and Molecular Genetics Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Fall course, required for BCHM and BIOS majors. The lab is required. |
| BIOS 20303, BIOS 21303 |
Fundamentals of Genetics Lecture and Lab |
3, 1 |
**** |
Spring course, recommended for premedical (e.g., SCPP) students in particular. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. |
| BIOS 30304 |
General Botany |
4 |
* |
Recommended for those with interests in plants or agriculture. |
| BIOS 30305 |
Evolution |
3 |
*** |
One of the fundamental biology courses, fulfills a core requirement for BIOS. |
| BIOS 30310 |
The History of Life |
3 |
*** |
Can be taken in addition to or in the place of BIOS 30305. |
| BIOS 30312 |
General Ecology |
4 |
* |
One of the fundamental biology courses, fulfills a core requirement for BIOS and ES. |
| BIOS 30341, BIOS 31341 |
Cellular Biology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
**** |
Recommended for premedical (e.g., SCPP) students in particular. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. Requires Organic Chemistry as a prerequisite |
BIOS 30342, BIOS 31342 |
Developmental Biology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
*** |
One of the fundamental biology courses, fulfills a core requirement for BIOS. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. |
| BIOS 30344, BIOS 31344 |
Vertebrate (Human) Physiology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
**** |
Recommended for premedical (e.g., SCPP) students in particular. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. |
| BIOS 30401, BIOS 31401 |
Principles of Microbiology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
**** |
Fall. One of the fundamental biology courses, fulfills a core requirement for BIOS. The lab is optional and is generally not taken by non-BIOS students. Requires Organic Chemistry as a prerequisite |
| BIOS 30404 |
Vertebrate Biology |
3 |
** |
A biology elective that is occasionally offered in the fall or spring. |
| BIOS 30406, BIOS 31406 |
General Entomology Lecture and Lab |
3, 1 |
* |
Offered alternating fall semesters. |
| BIOS 30407 |
Animal Behavior |
3 |
**** |
A traditionally popular biology elective. |
| BIOS 30408, BIOS 31408 |
Arthropods and Human Disease Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
*** |
Offered alternating fall semesters. |
| BIOS 30423 |
Genomics: Sequence to Organism |
3 |
** |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. Good for students interested in biomedical research. |
| BIOS 40411 |
Biostatistics |
4 |
**** |
Spring Semester. Examples emphasize ecology. |
| BIOS 40415, BIOS 41415 |
Medical and Veterinary Parasitology |
3,1 |
*** |
For interested students. |
| BIOS 40416 |
Virology |
3 |
*** |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. |
| BIOS 40417, BIOS 41417 |
Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
*** |
Taught at medical-school level. Offered ocassionally. |
| BIOS 30418 |
Molecular Genetics |
3 |
*** |
Requires genetics background. |
| BIOS 40419 |
Immunology |
3 |
*** |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. |
| BIOS 30420, BIOS 31420 |
Aquatic Ecology Lecture and Lab |
3,1 |
* |
Because of limitations on labs, this course is difficult to get into if you are not in BIOS or ES. |
| BIOS 30421, BIOS 31421 |
Integrative Comparative Physiology Lecture and Lab |
4,1 |
|
Requires BIOS 20250. BIOS 30344 is recommended in the place of this course for most SCPP students with an interest in physiology. The lab is optional. |
| BIOS 40435 |
Cellular and Molecular Basis of Human Disease |
3 |
*** |
Requires cell biology. |
| BIOS 40440 |
AIDS |
3 |
*** |
Requires cell biology and genetics background. |
| BIOS 30475, BIOS 41475 |
Laboratory Animal Science Lecture and Lab |
2, 2 |
** |
Permission required, pre-vet students only. |
| BIOS 37494 |
Teaching Practicum |
2 |
* |
Permission required. |
| BIOS 46497 |
Directed Readings |
V |
** |
Permission required. |
| BIOS 46498 |
Undergraduate Research |
V |
*** |
Permission required. |
| CHEM 20204 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
** |
Spring course. |
| CHEM 20243 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
** |
Spring course for CHEM majors. |
| CHEM 30321 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. Has a pre-req of MATH 126. |
| CHEM 30333, CHEM 31333 |
Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory |
4 |
** |
Fall course for CHEM and BCHM majors. The lab is also required. |
| CHEM 40420 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
3 |
**** |
Due to popular demand, this course is being offered both fall and spring semesters. |
| MATH 20340 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
*** |
Spring course, often taken by SCPP, SCBU or SCCO students. |
| |
200-level Mathematics courses |
|
* |
Students with MATH 10550 background are urged to consider MATH 20550 and MATH 20580 as science electives. |
| PHYS 20330 |
General Physics III |
3.5 |
** |
This fall course completes an introductory sequence in physics and is required for EE majors. It may be taken by BIOS majors who have appropriate mathematics background. |
| PHYS 30389 |
Philosophical Issues in Physics |
3 |
** |
Generally a spring course. Also cross-listed with PHIL 30389. If taken as PHIL 30389, this course counts as a second philosophy course. If taken as PHYS 30389, this course counts as a science elective. |
| PHYS 40432 |
Biological Physics |
3 |
**** |
Studies the physical aspects of cellular processes, the nervous system, etc. |
| PHYS 40371 |
Medical Physics |
3 |
**** |
Offered once or twice a year, a recommended science elective for those with pre-medical interests. |
| SC 20100 |
Environmental Geosciences |
3 |
**** |
Studies earth processes with a focus on their relationships with people. |
| SC 20110 |
Physical Geology |
4 |
**** |
Fall course, a requirement for ES majors as well as students in ENVG. This course is cross-listed with ENVG 20110. The lab is required. |
Science Electives for SCBU, SCCO, SCED Majors
The list of recommended science electives for SCBU, SCCO, and SCED majors is generated by assuming that the students have completed a common core of Biological Sciences (BIOS 10161-10162 or 20201-20202), General and Organic Chemistry (CHEM 10117-10118 or 10171-10172), Mathematics (MATH 10350-10360), and Physics (PHYS 30210-30220). Science courses which use either of these sequences as prerequisites are suggested science electives for SCBU, SCCO, and SCED majors. Some courses are also listed which use other recommended science electives as prerequisites
The following lists possible choices. The recommendations represent general advice for SCBU, SCCO, SCED students from the Dean's Office, and should be weighed together with the student's personal interests. Students are urged to seek also specific advice from their own advisor.
Disclaimer Statement
|
Title |
Credits |
Recommendation |
Comments |
| |
Biology Electives |
|
*** |
See the list of courses under SCPP |
| CHEM 20204 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
*** |
Spring course. |
| CHEM 20223 |
Elementary Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
*** |
Fall course for SCPP and other life science majors, also taken by CHEG majors. (Not taught after Summer 2007.) |
| CHEM 20273 |
Organic Reactions and Applications |
4 |
**** |
Fall course for SCPP and other life sciences majors. This is required for SCBU and SCCO. |
| CHEM 20274 |
Advanced General Chemistry |
4 |
**** |
Spring course required for life sciences majors. |
| CHEM 20243 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
** |
Spring course for CHEM majors. |
| CHEM 30321 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
** |
Fall c | |
