Recommended Curriculum Plans for Graduation (pdfs)

The rumor is frequently heard that a university degree has grown too large and requires more than four years to complete. In order to dispel this misconception the following outlines are provided illustrating curriculum plans that will allow all of our degrees to be completed in four years without summer school and without overloading the student. The keys to four year graduation are: hard work, follow prescribed curriculum, avoid changing majors, do not drop classes, do not fail classes, and seek regular advising.

COS has recently implemented mandatory advising each semester for freshmen and sophomores with mandatory evaluation for graduation once during each of the junior and senior years. Our goal is to help the student in every way possible to graduate in a timely manner. Students are encouraged to come to the College of Science Office of Student Services, S214 with any problems. Both students and parents are welcome to speak to the Associate Dean of Science in S270 with any concerns.

Department

Major and Area of Emphasis*

Biology

 Biology Major
Biomedical Major
Cellular/Molecular Major
Ecology & Evolutionary Major
Microbiology Major

Chemistry

 ACS Chemistry Major
Biochemistry Major
Chemistry Major
Forensic Chemistry Major
   Catalog Years 2005 - 2006
   Catalog Years 2007 - 2008
Geology     Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    Environmental Geoscience Area of Emphasis*
    Engineering Geology Area of Emphasis*
IST Biotechnology Major (Contact Dr. Elizabeth Murray)
    Applied Research and Development
    Pre-Professional (Graduate School)
Computer Information and Technology Major
    Computer & Multimedia Forensics Area of Emphasis*
        Catalog Years 2005 - 2006
        Catalog Years 2007 - 2008
    Database Administration Area of Emphasis*
        Catalog Years 2005 - 2006
        Catalog Years 2007 - 2008
    Game Development Area of Emphasis*
    Network Security & Administration Area of Emphasis*
        Catalog Years 2005 - 2006
        Catalog Years 2007 - 2008
    Software Development Area of Emphasis*
        Catalog Years 2005 - 2006
        Catalog Years 2007 - 2008
    Web Development Area of Emphasis*
        Catalog Years 2005 - 2006
        Catalog Years 2007 - 2008
Environmental Science Major
Integrated Science and Technology Major
    Biotechnology Area of Emphasis*
    Computer Forensics Area of Emphasis*
    Information Technology Area of Emphasis*
    Environmental Assessment & Policy Area of Emphasis*
Mathematics Applied Mathematics Major
Mathematics Major
Physics Catalog Years 2005 - 2006
Catalog Years 2007 - 2008

*An area of emphasis is an optional specialization within the major field of study.