2017-2018 Greensburg Campus Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Natural Sciences Area, BS
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The Natural Sciences area option allows students to meet their individual education needs by developing a major based on courses from several departments within the Natural Sciences Division. The selection of courses should reflect a theme or program that is developed in consultation with an Academic Advisor.
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Core Requirements 12 courses (36 credits)
To satisfy the requirements for a Natural Sciences area major, students select one department in which they take five to six courses (15-18 credits) and two other departments in which they take three to four courses (8-12 credits) each for a minimum total of 36 credits. An example program of studies for a student who chose Chemistry as the major department and Biological Sciences and Mathematics as the minor departments is shown below.
Additional Requirements 1 course (3 credits)
After earning 90 credits, all Natural Sciences area majors must take the research course offered in the major area of concentration to fulfill the capstone course requirement.
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