2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Mission Statement.......................................... 180 Personal Requirements.................................. 180 Programs of Study......................................... 180 Cocurricular Opportunities. ........................... 180 Technical Resources...................................... 180 Career Opportunities..................................... 180 Faculty. .......................................................... 180 Majors » » Biology — Bachelor of Arts..................... 182 » » Biology — Bachelor of Science............... 184 » » Chemistry — Bachelor of Arts................. 185 » » Chemistry — Bachelor of Science.......... 186 » » Environmental Science............................ 187 » » Forensic Science..................................... 188 » » Geology — Bachelor of Science............. 189 » » Geosciences — Bachelor of Arts............ 190 » » Mathematics — Bachelor of Arts. ........... 192 » » Mathematics — Bachelor of Science...... 193 » » Molecular and Cellular Biology............... 191 » » Physics — Bachelor of Science.............. 194 » » Teacher Education Licensure Programs Adolescent and Young Adult................... 195 » » Chemistry Education............................... 195 » » Life Science Education — Bachelor of Arts.......................................................... 196 » » Mathematics Education — Integrated..... 197 » » Physical Science Education.................... 198 » » Physics Education................................... 199 » » Science Comprehensive Education — Integrated (Bachelor of Arts)................... 200 Minors » » Actuarial Science Minor.......................... 201 » » Bioethics Minor........................................ 201 » » Biology Minor........................................... 201 » » Chemistry Minor...................................... 201 » » Earth Science Minor................................ 201 » » Geology Minor......................................... 201 » » Mathematics Minor.................................. 201 » » Physics Minor.......................................... 201 Special Programs » » Preagriculture Curriculum. ...................... 202 » » Agriculture Business Emphasis............... 202 » » Agriculture Science Emphasis................ 202 » » Environmental Biology Emphasis............ 202 » » Medical Technology Option..................... 202 » » Predental, Premedical, Preoptometric, Preosteopathic, Physician’s Assistant, and Preveterinary Medicine............................ 203 » » Prephysical Therapy................................ 203 Department of Science and Mathematics Course Descriptions. .............................. 283 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 179 Department of Science and Mathematics