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
- 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:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2297 Research Techniques in Genetics 3 µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3396 Scientific Writing for Biology: The Art of Communicating 3 µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4396 Advanced Study in Biology 3 µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4596 Introduction to Scientific and Regulatory Writing 3 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796 Differentiated 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.
- 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).Â
- 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.
- 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).Â
- 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.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Biology µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1111 Introduction to Organismal Biology 4 ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1911 Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology Select one of the following: 4 µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1112Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1912Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2112Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2912Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2207 Genetics 3 µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2297 Research Techniques in Genetics (WI) 2 3 Select one of the following: 3 µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2227Principles of Ecology µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3101Evolution (F) µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3091 Research Methods (S) 3 Select one of the following: 3-4 µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3324Molecular Biology µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3204Cell Structure and Function (F) µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4375General Biochemistry I Three upper level Biology electives at the 2200 level or above 3 9-12 Chemistry Select one of the following: 4 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1031
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1033General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1951
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1953Honors 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·¡²ÑÌý1034General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1952
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1954Honors 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·¡²ÑÌý2203Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2921
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2923Organic Chemistry for Honors I
and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F)Select one of the following: 4 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2202
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2204Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2922
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý2924Organic Chemistry for Honors II
and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S)Mathematics ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1041 Calculus I 4 ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1941 Honors Calculus I Select one of the following: 4 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1042Calculus II ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1942Honors Calculus II ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1044Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences Physics Select one of the following: 4 ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1021Introduction to General Physics I ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1061Elementary Classical Physics I ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1961Honors Elementary Classical Physics I ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2021General Physics I ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2921Honors General Physics I Select one of the following: 4 ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1022Introduction to General Physics II ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1062Elementary Classical Physics II ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1962Honors Elementary Classical Physics II ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2022General Physics II ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2922Honors General Physics II College of Science and Technology ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1013 Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences 3 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1389 Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners 2 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3001 History of Science 3 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3312 Coding STEM Lessons 4 1 Education ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2179 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 4 ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 3 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý2189 Classroom Interactions (S) 3 ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý4189 Project-Based Instruction (F) 3 ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231 Introduction to Special Education 3 Total Credit Hours 95-99 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (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.
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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.