Combined Science, B.S.

Biological, Biomedical and Combined Sciences Outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the life sciences and be able to describe fundamental concepts in the life sciences.
2. Demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences and be able to describe fundamental concepts in the physical sciences.
3. Use quantitative information to obtain sound results and recognize questionable assumptions.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the broad principles of science and the ways scientists in a particular discipline conduct research.
5. Make observations, understand the fundamental elements of experiment design, generate and analyze data using appropriate quantitative tools, use abstract reasoning to interpret the data and formulate and test hypotheses with scientific rigor.
6. Understand how findings and ideas in science can be applied to explain phenomena and events and influence the larger society.
7. Communicate about science using appropriate oral and written means.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in the collection, interpretation and presentation of scientific data.

This baccalaureate degree provides students with an in-depth study in two science areas. The B.S. in Combined Science degree requires the completion of three segments of course work: 1) the General University Course Requirements (GUCRs), 2) the science/mathematics core requirements, and 3) the combination of two specializations. This major differs from the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Science in terms of the specificity of courses in each specialization. Students desiring more flexibility in course selection should consider the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies.

This degree prepares students for a variety of positions in industry and government and provides the foundation for graduate study in science or mathematics.