General Science Major Requirements
Mathematics: (1 or 2 Courses)
- MATH 170 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (may substitute equivalent Math 106 & 166)
Biology and Environmental Science: (3 Courses)
- BIOL 111 Foundations of Biology or BIOL 112 General Zoology
- BIOL 119 Introductory Botany
- ENVR 110: Introduction to Environmental Studies or BIOL 360 Ecology
Chemistry: (2 Courses)
- CHEM 113 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 114 General Chemistry II
Physics: (2 Courses)
- PHYS 109 Physics for Life Science I or PHYS 111 Introductory Physics I
- PHYS 110 Physics for Life Science II or PHYS 112 Introductory Physics II
Earth Sciences: (3 Courses)
- ENVR 111 Introductory Geology
- PHYS 106 Meteorology
- PHYS 108 Astronomy
Additional Course Units in Science: (3 courses)
In this sequence, two courses are to be upper-level courses numbered 210 or above from one department (biology, chemistry, physics, geology or astronomy. Advanced work in geology or astronomy is available through cross-registration with Lehigh University). When appropriate, students are encouraged to be laboratory assistants in one of the science areas.
(CIP code 30.01)