Natural Science - B.S.

Required Courses:

• BIOL 111 - General Biology I
• BIOL 112 - General Biology II

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• CHEM 101 - Introductory General Chemistry
• CHEM 104 - Introductory Organic Chemistry

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• MATH 130 - College Algebra

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• Two courses in physics and/or geology of 3 or more credit hours each.

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• Five additional courses of 3 or more credit hours each from biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, natural science, or physics.

Additional Requirements:

Seven of the required courses must have a laboratory component and at least 9 semester hours must be in courses numbered 250 or higher.

A student must receive a minimum grade of C- in all courses used to satisfy the major requirements.

A minimum of five courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican.

Students who major in natural sciences may not also major in biology or biology-chemistry.

Optional Areas of Concentration:

Health Sciences Concentration:

The concentration in health sciences within the natural sciences major provides students with the necessary background to be competitive upon acceptance into entry-level masters program in nursing (MSN) and graduate programs in other allied health careers.

Required Courses:

• BIOL 111 - General Biology I
    
• BIOL 112 - General Biology II
    
• BIOL 120 - Medical Terminology
    
• BIOL 152 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    
• BIOL 160 - Elementary Microbiology
    
• BIOL 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    
• BIOL 260 - Introduction to Human Pathophysiology
    
• CHEM 101 - Introductory General Chemistry
    
• CHEM 104 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
    
• MATH 175 - Mathematical Concepts in Clinical Science
    
• MATH 211 - Principles of Statistics
    
• PHIL 242 - Introduction to Biomedical Ethics
    
• Two courses in physics and/or geology
• Clinical internship (minimum two semester hours).

Environmental Studies Concentration:

This interdisciplinary field of study has an emphasis on human interactions with the environment and the public policies-locally, nationally, and internationally - that shape those interactions. The student completing this concentration will have a strong background in the laboratory, in political science, and in business that is necessary to understand the complexity of environmental issues. Students are encouraged to choose a minor in a field that complements their specific career goals.

Required Courses:

• BIOL 111 - General Biology I
    
• BIOL 112 - General Biology II
    
• CHEM 101 - Introductory General Chemistry
    
• CHEM 104 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
    
• MATH 211 - Principles of Statistics
    
• POSC 282 - Environmental Administration and Law
    
• PHIL 231 - Environmental Ethics  
• THEO 362 - Environmental Theology: Ecology in Crisis
    
• Two courses in physics and/or geology
• Two courses in environmental science of 3 or more credit hours each
• Three additional courses in environmental science, biological sciences, or physical sciences of 3 or more credit hours each
• Internship, independent study, or research in an environmental field (minimum 2 semester hours).