Program Overview

Interdisciplinary Sciences B.S.

The BS in Interdisciplinary Sciences (ISC) is a multidisciplinary program that provides a strong foundation in one area of the sciences and flexibility to add content and skills from other Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering (HMCSE) STEM programs.

Why Study Interdisciplinary Sciences at UWF?

The academic goal of the BS in Interdisciplinary Sciences (ISC) is to afford students the opportunity to make connections between ideas and concepts across disciplinary boundaries and to be capable of defining and examining scientific problems from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Program Structure

The BS in Interdisciplinary Sciences is built upon a foundation within the UWF HMCSE STEM disciplines (Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, and Computer Science) and allows for additional coursework from Chemistry, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.

What You Will Learn

The program content enables students to develop competencies across various STEM disciplines and apply previously earned credit in preparation for diverse STEM occupations and graduate school.

Tracks

• Biology and Earth & Environmental Sciences

  The Biology and Earth & Environmental Sciences track prepares students for agricultural, environmental, and medical-oriented industries. Graduate school majors include Environmental Science or Geography.

• Environmental Science and Computer Science

  The Environmental Science and Computer Science track prepares students for careers as GIS Analysts, Software Developers, or Geospatial Science graduate programs.

• Biology and Computer Science

  The Biology and Computer Science track prepares students for careers in Biotechnology, Genomics, and Pharmaceutical companies. Graduate school majors include Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

Courses

A sample of featured courses for the Interdisciplinary Sciences program includes:

• GEO 4221: Coastal Morphology and Processes
• GIS 4043: Geographic Information Systems
• COP 3530: Data Structures and Algorithms I
• PCB 3063: Genetics

Careers & Outcomes

This flexible degree allows graduates to work in many different STEM fields. Common job titles and employers for graduates depend on the chosen track and may include:

• Job Titles:
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Microbiologist
  • GIS Analyst
  • Medical Researcher
  • Software Developer
• Employers:
  • National Park Service
  • Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • County Natural Resources Department
  • Environmental consulting firms

Related Programs

Related programs at the University of West Florida include:

• James E. Miller Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Biology, B.S.
• Environmental Science, B.S.
• Mathematics, B.S.