Science Literacy [BS] (for Biology Minors)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Science Literacy provides a comprehensive introduction to science, with a focus on biology. Students explore various science disciplines, including astronomy, chemistry, earth science, and physics, and choose a minor in one of these areas. The program aims to develop scientifically literate individuals who can contribute to fields such as public policy, journalism, law, business, and environmental careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Science Literacy is designed as a general introduction to the sciences with a focus on biology as the accompanying minor.

Objectives:

• Learn science education in each of the science areas, then choose your focus for a science minor.
• Join the scientifically literate as an informed citizen capable of contributing in a variety of areas that require some background in science: public policy, journalism, law, business, or environmental careers.

Outline:

Program Content:

• The program covers various science areas, including astronomy, chemistry, earth science, physics, and biology.
• Students are required to take core courses in each of these areas, as well as restricted elective courses in their chosen minor.

Course Schedule:

• The specific course schedule will vary depending on the student's choice of minor.
• However, all students are required to take the following core courses:
• ASTR 205 Principles of Astronomy [GEKN]
• CHEM 121 General Chemistry I [GEKN]
• CHEM 122 General Chemistry I Laboratory [GEKN]
• ESSC 110 The Dynamic Earth System [GEKN]
• ESSC 212 Weather, Climate and the Earth System
• MATH 105 College Algebra [GEQR]
• MATH 107 Plane Trigonometry
• PHIL 429W Topics in Environmental Philosophy [GEWI]
• PHY 221 Mechanics, Sound and Heat [GEKN]

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers in public policy, journalism, law, business, or environmental fields that require a background in science.