These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

  1. University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
    • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
    • All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
      µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2297Research Techniques in Genetics3
      µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3396Scientific Writing for Biology: The Art of Communicating3
      µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4396Advanced Study in Biology3
      µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4596Introduction to Scientific and Regulatory Writing3
      ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)3
    • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
      • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
      • Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
    • Students must satisfy general °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø residency requirements.
  2. College Requirements
    • A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG). 
      • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
    • Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
      • ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
      • ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
  3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (95-99 s.h.)1
    At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. At least 5 Biology courses and 3 Education courses must be completed at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1385, ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2385, or ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3185. These courses are offered every semester.
    Biology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1111Introduction to Organismal Biology4
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1911 Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology
    Select one of the following:4
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1112
    Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1912
    Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2112
    Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2912
    Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2207Genetics3
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2297Research Techniques in Genetics (WI) 23
    Select one of the following:3
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2227
    Principles of Ecology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3101
    Evolution (F)
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3091Research Methods (S)3
    Select one of the following:3-4
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3324
    Molecular Biology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3204
    Cell Structure and Function (F)
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4375
    General Biochemistry I
    Three upper level Biology electives at the 2200 level or above 39-12
    Chemistry
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1031
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1033
    General Chemistry I
    and General Chemistry Laboratory I
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1951
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1953
    Honors General Chemical Science I
    and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F)
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1032
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1034
    General Chemistry II
    and General Chemistry Laboratory II
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1952
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1954
    Honors General Chemical Science II
    and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S)
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2201
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2203
    Organic Chemistry I
    and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2921
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2923
    Organic Chemistry for Honors I
    and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F)
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2202
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2204
    Organic Chemistry II
    and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2922
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2924
    Organic Chemistry for Honors II
    and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S)
    Mathematics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1041Calculus I4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1941 Honors Calculus I
    Select one of the following:4
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1042
    Calculus II
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1942
    Honors Calculus II
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1044
    Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences
    Physics
    Select one of the following:4
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1021
    Introduction to General Physics I
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1061
    Elementary Classical Physics I
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1961
    Honors Elementary Classical Physics I
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2021
    General Physics I
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2921
    Honors General Physics I
    Select one of the following:4
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1022
    Introduction to General Physics II
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1062
    Elementary Classical Physics II
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1962
    Honors Elementary Classical Physics II
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2022
    General Physics II
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2922
    Honors General Physics II
    College of Science and Technology
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1013Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1389Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners2
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3001History of Science3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3312Coding STEM Lessons 41
    Education
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2179Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science3
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4388TUteach Apprentice Teaching4
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4802TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý2189Classroom Interactions (S)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý4189Project-Based Instruction (F)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
    ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231Introduction to Special Education3
    Total Credit Hours95-99
    (F) - Fall only course
    (S) - Spring only course
    1

    The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs or the . It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.

    2

    This course has a co-requisite of µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2207.

    3

    See course descriptions for exceptions.

    4

    All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.

Note: Grades of C- or higher are required unless otherwise specified in all courses for the major, including course prerequisites. The College of Science and Technology requires that students have a GPA of at least 2.00 overall and at least 2.00 in the courses applicable to their major and/or minor GPA to graduate.