General Science. Undergraduate Studies. Careers. Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements. Preparation. The University of Oregon 1

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1 The University of Oregon 1 General Science Jana Prikryl, Program Director C Klamath Hall The general science curriculum allows students to design academic programs that satisfy the for a bachelor of science degree provide more breadth than traditional science programs. Many exciting areas of scientific inquiry, such as bioinformatics, neuroscience, environmental science, biophysical science, require broad science backgrounds encompass several disciplines. Students planning technical careers in one of these areas or careers in the health sciences, in science education, or in a science-related business or social service might be best served by a well-designed multidisciplinary science program. One strength of the General Science Program is its flexibility. To exploit that strength, students need to design their programs carefully, consulting frequently the general science director. Course s that meet for professional schools training programs be selected in consultation the program director or university advisors that specialize in the specific area (for example the Health Professions Program advisors). Students seek assistance in program planning when they identify or change career goals, because successful application to professional schools training programs may require completion of additional courses beyond those required for the general science major. Examples of cross-disciplinary fields, the subject-matter areas that might be combined in designing a program, are given below: Animal behavior ethology anthropology,, psychology Biophysical sciences,, human physiology, physics Cognitive sciences computer information science,, psychology Environmental sciences,, earth sciences, geography, physics Neurosciences,, psychology General science majors are encouraged to consult the program director during their junior year to ensure that their remaining course work is structured to meet all the for the major. Students notify the General Science Program office of their intention to graduate at least one term before the proposed graduation date. Preparation High school students planning to major in general science take as much as possible, including two years of algebra trigonometry. They also take science courses in their areas of interest. Students planning to transfer into the General Science Program after two years at a community college or at another college or university complete courses equivalent to the lower-division listed in this catalog as many of the university s general-education for a bachelor s degree as possible. Acceptance of transfer courses is determined by evaluators in the Office of Admissions in consultation departmental advisors. Upon admission, transfer students consult the general science director in the program office. Careers Through the General Science Program, prehealth science students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, or related fields can meet professional school admission. General science, when combined a or a second major, can work well for students planning careers in science-related business, public relations, human services. Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Undergraduate Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements Code Title Credits Lower Division 1-56 MATH Calculus I-II Calculus for the Biological Sciences I-II Select three s or three-course combinations from the following; two s must include labs: Anthropology ANTH 70 ANTH 171 ANTH 173 ANTH 361 ANTH 36 Biology BI 11 1 or BI 81H 83H Chemistry Introduction to Biological Anthropology Introduction to Monkeys Apes Evolution of Human Sexuality Human Evolution Human Biological Variation General Biology I-IV (choose three) Honors Biology I-III CH 1 3 General Chemistry & CH 7 9 General Chemistry Laboratory CH H Honors General Chemistry 6H Advanced General Chemistry & CH Laboratory Computer Information Science CIS 10 1 Geography GEOG 11 GEOG 181 GEOG 31 GEOG 3 GEOG 33 GEOG 361 Earth Sciences GEOL 01 Computer Science I-III The Natural Environment Our Digital Earth Climatology Geomorphology Biogeography Global Environmental Change Dynamic Planet Earth

2 General Science GEOL 0 GEOL 03 Physics Earth's Surface Environment History of Life PHYS & PHYS 0 06 PHYS & PHYS 90 General Physics Introductory Physics Laboratory Foundations of Physics I Foundations of Physics Laboratory Upper Division 3 3 of approved upper-division science courses (for a complete list of approved courses see the General Science Program website gensci.uoregon.edu/generalscience-checksheet) Total Credits All students must demonstrate a proficiency in by passing Calculus II. In addition, all students must take three course s (or three course combinations in the case of ANTH GEOG) from the list above, two of which must include laboratories. The labs might be imbedded in the class (as BI, CIS, GEOL), or taken as separate courses (as CH PHYS). All courses must be completed grades of C or P (pass) or better. Courses graded N (no pass) or F may be repeated for credit. Two areas of emphasis from two different departments are required. Each emphasis consists of 1 graded upper-division from a single department. At least of of the 3 must be taken for letter grades at least must be taken at the University of Oregon. Four of the 3 may be Research (01), Thesis (03), or Supervised College Teaching (0). Other courses numbered may not be included unless approved in advance by the general science advisor. Upper-division courses used for another major may not be used to satisfy upper-division general science. All courses must be completed grades of P or C or better. Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements Code Title Credits Lower Division 1-56 MATH Calculus I-II Calculus for the Biological Sciences I-II Select three s or three-course combinations from the following; two s must include labs: Anthropology ANTH 70 ANTH 171 ANTH 173 ANTH 361 ANTH 36 Biology BI 11 1 Introduction to Biological Anthropology Introduction to Monkeys Apes Evolution of Human Sexuality Human Evolution Human Biological Variation General Biology I-IV (choose three) or BI 81H 83H Chemistry Honors Biology I-III CH 1 3 General Chemistry & CH 7 9 General Chemistry Laboratory CH H Honors General Chemistry 6H Advanced General Chemistry & CH Laboratory Computer Information Science CIS 10 1 Geography GEOG 11 GEOG 181 GEOG 31 GEOG 3 GEOG 33 GEOG 361 Earth Sciences GEOL 01 GEOL 0 GEOL 03 Physics Computer Science I-III The Natural Environment Our Digital Earth Climatology Geomorphology Biogeography Global Environmental Change Dynamic Planet Earth Earth's Surface Environment History of Life PHYS & PHYS 0 06 PHYS & PHYS 90 General Physics Introductory Physics Laboratory Foundations of Physics I Foundations of Physics Laboratory Upper Division 3 3 of approved upper-division science courses (for a complete list of approved courses see the General Science Program website gensci.uoregon.edu/generalscience-checksheet) Total Credits All students must demonstrate a proficiency in by passing Calculus II. In addition, all students must take three course s (or three course combinations in the case of ANTH GEOG) from the list above, two of which must include laboratories. The labs might be imbedded in the class (as BI, CIS, GEOL), or taken as separate courses (as CH PHYS). All courses must be completed grades of C or P (pass) or better. Courses graded N (no pass) or F may be repeated for credit.

3 The University of Oregon 3 Two areas of emphasis from two different departments are required. Each emphasis consists of 1 graded upper-division from a single department. At least of of the 3 must be taken for letter grades at least must be taken at the University of Oregon. Four of the 3 may be Research (01), Thesis (03), or Supervised College Teaching (0). Other courses numbered may not be included unless approved in advance by the general science advisor. Upper-division courses used for another major may not be used to satisfy upper-division general science. All courses must be completed grades of P or C or better. General science courses must be completed grades of C or P (pass) or better. Courses graded N (no pass) or F may be repeated for credit, in accordance university policy. The upper-division are for students who declared the general science major fall 000 or later. Students who declared the major before fall 000 follow the that were in effect when they declared the major. Upper-division used to satisfy minimum of another major may not be used to satisfy upper-division in general science. At least upper-division science must be completed at the University of Oregon to meet the general science residency requirement. Upper-division courses may be selected from the general science website ( Honors Program Students preparing to graduate honors in general science notify the program director no later than the first term of the senior year. Honors in general science centers on a thesis, which is the culmination of research conducted under the direction of a faculty advisor. The advisor does not need to be a member of the general science committee. To graduate honors, students must have at least a 3.50 overall grade point average a GPA of 3.50 or better in the sciences. In addition, they must complete 9 of Research (01) or Thesis (03) or both in the appropriate department. These must be distributed over at least two terms cannot be used to fulfill emphasis-area. Upon approval of the thesis by the advisor the program director, honors in general sciences are awarded. For guidelines calendar, see a general science program director. Program Planning Information program planning detailed sample programs are available in the General Science Program office. Prehealth science students who choose the general science major design their programs to meet the admission of the professional school of their choice. See also Preparatory Programs in the Academic Resources section of this catalog. Kindergarten through Secondary Teaching Careers An academic major in general science can provide a strong background for certain teacher-education licensure programs. Students interested in teaching general science in middle school junior high school be aware that the integrated science endorsement broader than the minimum for the general science major. The College of Education offers a fifth-year program for middlesecondary teaching licensure in science. See the College of Education ( section of this catalog. Four-Year Degree Plan The degree plan shown is only a sample of how students may complete their degrees in four years. There are alternative ways. Students consult their advisor to determine the best path for them. Bachelor of Science in General Science Education Focus Course Title Credits Milestones First Year CH 111 Introduction to Chemical Principles Ideal for solid for CH 1 MATH 111 College Algebra Students plan to start the degree MATH courses; placement test determines which MATH course one take first WR 11 College Composition I General-education course MATH 11 Elementary Functions WR 1 College Composition II or WR 13 or College Composition III BI 11 General Biology I: Cells Biology fulfills the life science laboratory BI 1 General Biology II: Organisms

4 General Science MATH 51 Calculus I General-education course Second Year BI 13 or BI 1 CH 1 01 CH 7 0 General Biology III: Populations or General Biology IV: Mechanisms General Chemistry I or General Physics General Chemistry Laboratory or Introductory Physics Laboratory BI 13 or 1 are prerequisites for all courses Physical science laboratory can be either or physics General-education course CH 0 CH 8 05 Credits 1 General Chemistry II or General Physics General Chemistry Laboratory or Introductory Physics Laboratory MATH 5 Calculus II General-education course CH 3 03 CH 9 06 MATH 3 5 Credits 1 General Chemistry III or General Physics General Chemistry Laboratory or Introductory Physics Laboratory Introduction to Methods of Probability Statistics or Statistical Methods I CH 3 is a prerequisite for CH 331 Basic of MATH; 8 must be General-education course Third Year Credits 1 GEOL 01 Dynamic Planet Earth Geology fulfills the earth science laboratory CH 331 Organic Chemistry I Choose either courses or organic ; major 3 (including 1 graded in one department 1 graded in another) General-education course Elective course Consider taking electives from the College of Education GEOL 0 Earth's Surface Environment CH 335 Organic Chemistry II See bio departments Elective courses 8 GEOL 03 History of Life

5 The University of Oregon 5 CH 336 Organic Chemistry III Upper-division elective courses Fourth Year All student must take 6. Many education programs require practical experience working children; this experience might qualify for internship credit. Upper-division geology course Upper-division or elective course Basic of MATH; 8 must be Upper-division elective courses 8 Upper-division course Upper-division geology course Upper-division elective courses 8 Upper-division course Upper-division geology course Upper-division elective course Credits 1 Total Credits 18 8 Bachelor of Science in General Science Pre-Medical Focus Course Title Credits Milestones First Year CH 111 Introduction to Chemical Principles Ideal for solid for CH 1 MATH 111 College Algebra Mathematics placement test determines which MATH course one take first WR 11 College Composition I General-education course WR 1 College Composition II or WR 13 or College Composition III MATH 1 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II CH 1 General Chemistry I CH 7 General Chemistry Laboratory Credits 1 CH General Chemistry II CH 8 General Chemistry Laboratory MATH 51 6 General-education course Second Year Calculus I or Calculus for the Biological Sciences I One year of writing courses is a common school requirement Credits 1 BI 11 General Biology I: Cells

6 6 General Science CH 3 General Chemistry III General must be completed during the second year to leave time for organic during the third year bio during the fourth year CH 9 General Chemistry Laboratory Credits 1 BI 1 General Biology II: Organisms MATH 5 7 Calculus II or Calculus for the Biological Sciences II General-education course BI 1 General Biology IV: Mechanisms MATH 3 5 Introduction to Methods of Probability Statistics or Statistical Methods I Upper-division general-education course Basic of MATH; 8 must be All students need to take 6 General-education course Third Year BI 30 Molecular Genetics Common requirement for schools CH 331 Organic Chemistry I See department office CH 337 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 3 Upper-division general-education course Credits 15 CH 335 Organic Chemistry II See bio departments CH 338 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 3 BI 358 Investigations in Medical Physiology Check specific programs to identify additional prerequisites Upper-division elective course PSY 01 or PSY 0 or PSY 30 SOC 0 or SOC 07 Many schools want practical experience: internship /or research Credits 15 Mind Brain or Mind Society or Biopsychology Introduction to Sociology or Social Inequality Recommended for MCAT Recommended for MCAT

7 The University of Oregon 7 CH 336 Organic Chemistry III Prerequisite for bio (common school requirement) Upper-division course Fourth Year PHYS 01 General Physics Physics be taken as part of MCAT PHYS 0 Introductory Physics Laboratory CH 360 or CH 61 Physiological Bio or Bio Upper-division or elective course Common school requirement See department office Credits 1 PHYS 0 General Physics PHYS 05 Introductory Physics Laboratory CH 63 Bio Other elective may be substituted Upper-division elective courses 6 PHYS 03 General Physics PHYS 06 Introductory Physics Laboratory CH 6 Bio Other elective may be substituted Upper-division elective course Credits 1 Total Credits 180