Program Overview
Science
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online
Overview
This degree provides basic instruction in the core sciences including biology, chemistry, and physics and breadth in upper division coursework requiring students to select 4 classes from one of several STEM areas associated with the major and 4 additional courses from any of the STEM areas. Students will gain breadth and depth in areas of science of their choosing ranging from neuroscience, earth systems and sustainability, and genetics, cell, and molecular biology, and more.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the discipline.
- Apply modern and/or relevant laboratory skills and protocols to collect and analyze data.
- Communicate knowledge, ideas, and reasoning clearly, effectively, and objectively in written and oral forms.
- Interpret data using scientific reasoning and foundational disciplinary knowledge through project-based activities and/or research projects.
- Demonstrate teamwork skills by collaborating and participating with peers to produce various deliverables (e.g., data collection, data analysis, conclusions).
Program Details
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online
Level of Math
Substantial Knowledge
This strand involves skill and facility with calculus. The S-strand begins at one of two calculus options - MATH 122A/B (Functions for Calculus and First-Semester Calculus) or MATH 125 (Calculus I). Students who successfully complete the S-strand may continue on to MATH 129 (Calculus II), MATH 223 (Vector Calculus), or beyond. Those who choose but are not ready to begin the S-strand will be required to take preparatory work.
Level of Second Language
2nd Semester Proficiency
Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.
Pre-major Required?
No
This Major's College
College of Science
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Sample Plans
2025, Science
- 4-Year Sample Plan
- Map Transfer Coursework
First Year
1st Semester
- ENGL 101 - First Year Writing 1 (GE Foundation Composition) (3 credits)
- Math 125 (3 credits)
- GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Artist (3 credits)
- Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)
- Core Science Requirement with Lab I (4 credits)
2nd Semester
- ENGL 102 - First Year Writing 2 (GE Foundation Composition) (3 credits)
- Statistics Requirement (3 credits)
- Core Science Requirement with Lab II (4 credits)
- GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Social Scientist (3 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
Second Year
3rd Semester
- GE Foundation Second Language (First Semester) (4 credits)
- GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Humanist (3 credits)
- Core Science Requirement with Lab III (4 credits)
- PSY 101 (4 credits)
4th Semester
- GE Foundation Second Language (Second Semester) (4 credits)
- NSCS 200 (3 credits)
- Core Science Requirement with Lab IV (4 credits)
- GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Natural Scientist (3 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
Third Year
5th Semester
- GE Core Building Connections (3 credits)
- Major Electives Group 1.1 (3 credits)
- Major Electives Group 2.1 (3 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
6th Semester
- GE Core Building Connections (3 credits)
- Major Electives Group 1.2 (3 credits)
- Major Electives Group 2.2 (3 credits)
- Upper Division General Elective (3 credits)
- Upper Division General Elective (3 credits)
Fourth Year
7th Semester
- GE Core Building Connections (3 credits)
- Major Electives Group 1.3 (3 credits)
- Major Electives Group 2.3 (3 credits)
- Upper Division General Elective (3 credits)
- Upper Division General Elective (3 credits)
8th Semester
- General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)
- Major Electives Group 1.4 (3 credits)
- Major Electives Group 2.4 (3 credits)
- Upper Division General Elective (3 credits)
- Upper Division General Elective (3 credits)
- SCI 401 (1 credit)
University of Arizona
Overview:
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