General Studies
Biological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences
This division
of general studies is for students who are interested in interdisciplinary
programs in science or mathematics which offer broader options
in course selections than are possible within single departments.
Students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree will devise
an approved, coherent program of study with the coordinator which
fulfills an academic or career goal and includes prerequisites
consistent with the upper-division major course work. In addition,
each student will satisfy the General Education Requirements
and any additional requirements of the College of Sciences.
Total credits for graduation of 120 semester hours should include 40 credits or more in courses at the 300 and 400 level.
The General Studies Office is located in Troy Hall room 305 on the Pullman Campus. The telephone number is 509-335-4549.
Plan
A Primary/Secondary Concentration
Primary
concentration: a minimum of 24 semester credits, including at least
15 upper-division credits, must be completed in biological sciences,
in mathematics or in a single physical science with a minimum 2.00
primary concentration g.p.a. Students who complete one of the above
primary concentrations will receive a Bachelor of Science degree
with a primary concentration in general biological sciences (Gen
B), general mathematics (Gen M) or general physical sciences (Gen
P).
Secondary concentration: a minimum of 15 semester credits, including at least 6 upper-division credits, must be completed in another academic department, program or area with a minimum 2.0 secondary concentration g.p.a.
Plan
B Three Related Areas in Biological Sciences
A combination
of biological sciences courses of at least 39 credits in three
or more departments or programs including at least 9 credits in
each department or program and 21 upper-division hours must be
completed with at least a 2.0 g.p.a in these courses. The related
areas in general biological sciences (Gen B) include biology, biochemistry,
botany, genetics and cell biology, microbiology, zoology and approved
biology-based courses in agriculture. Students who complete a Plan
B curriculum receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major
concentration in general biological sciences (Gen B).
Plan
C Three Related Areas in Physical Sciences
A combination
of physical sciences and mathematics courses of at least 39 credits
in three or more departments or programs including at least 9 credits
in each department or program and 21 upper-division hours must
be completed with at least a 2.0 g.p.a. in these courses. The related
areas in mathematical and physical sciences include chemistry,
computer science, geology, mathematics, pharmacy, physics, and
math/science-based engineering courses. Students who complete a
Plan C curriculum receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major
concentration in general physical sciences (Gen P).
Prerequisite
Courses
General
Biological Sciences (Gen B): One year biology, one semester
introductory calculus, one year general chemistry, and one semester
organic chemistry.
General Physical Sciences (Gen P): One year calculus, one year calculus-based physics, and one year general chemistry. (Students who plan a major concentration in chemistry should also include quantitative and organic chemistry. Physical geology is a prerequisite for upper-division geology courses.)
General Mathematics (Gen M): Three semesters calculus and linear algebra.
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