2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Mission Statement.......................................... 169 Personal Requirements.................................. 169 Programs of Study......................................... 169 Cocurricular Opportunities. ........................... 169 Technical Resources...................................... 169 Career Opportunities..................................... 169 Faculty. .......................................................... 169 Majors » » Biology — Bachelor of Arts..................... 171 » » Biology — Bachelor of Science............... 172 » » Chemistry — Bachelor of Arts................. 173 » » Chemistry — Bachelor of Science.......... 174 » » Environmental Science............................ 175 » » Forensic Science..................................... 176 » » Geology — Bachelor of Science............. 177 » » Geosciences — Bachelor of Arts............ 178 » » Mathematics — Bachelor of Arts. ........... 179 » » Mathematics — Bachelor of Science...... 180 » » Molecular and Cellular Biology............... 181 » » Physics — Bachelor of Science.............. 182 » » Teacher Education Licensure Programs Adolescent and Young Adult................... 183 » » Chemistry Education............................... 183 » » Life Science Education — Bachelor of Arts.......................................................... 184 » » Mathematics Education — Integrated..... 185 » » Physical Science Education.................... 186 » » Physics Education................................... 187 » » Science Comprehensive Education — Integrated (Bachelor of Arts)................... 188 Minors » » Actuarial Science Minor.......................... 189 » » Bioethics Minor........................................ 189 » » Biology Minor........................................... 189 » » Chemistry Minor...................................... 189 » » Earth Science Minor................................ 189 » » Geology Minor......................................... 189 » » Mathematics Minor.................................. 189 » » Physics Minor.......................................... 190 Special Programs » » Preagriculture Curriculum. ...................... 190 » » Agriculture Business Emphasis............... 190 » » Agriculture Science Emphasis................ 190 » » Environmental Biology Emphasis............ 190 » » Medical Technology Option..................... 190 » » Predental, Premedical, Preoptometric, Preosteopathic, Physician’s Assistant, and Preveterinary Medicine............................ 191 » » Prephysical Therapy................................ 191 Department of Science and Mathematics Course Descriptions. .............................. 270 Page 168 2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Science and Mathematics