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Apr 28, 2024
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2023-2024 University Bulletin
Natural Science - B.S.
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The natural science major is appropriate for students interested in entry-level masters nursing programs and other allied health fields, environmental studies, and teaching. These fields require a greater breadth of course work than is typical of most undergraduate science majors. Students are strongly encouraged to complete one of the optional concentrations so as to have the appropriate preparation for these career choices.
Natural Science-B.S.
Major Requirements:
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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:
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- 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:
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- 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).
Required Collateral Courses:
Complete one of the following philosophy courses:
Complete one of the following Theology courses:
Complete one of the following Political Science courses:
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