- Department: Chemistry and Engineering Physics
- Department Chair: Charles R. Cornett
- Office: 201 Ottensman Hall
- Phone: 608-342-1651
- Contact: Philip Young
- Phone: 608-342-1460
- E-mail: youngp@uwplatt.edu
The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science administers an interdepartmental broad field science major and a natural science major.
Broad Field Science Comprehensive Major
The Broad Field Science Comprehensive major (along with an early adolescence-adolescence education major) is designed to prepare students for early adolescence - adolescence certification in broad field science and upper-level certification in the areas of concentration.
The requirements for an interdepartmental broad field science major include:
A foundation of required courses from each of the four science areas: (39-40 credits)
Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
And one of the following
Physics
(Or the sequence PHYSICS 2510, 2530, 2610, 2640, for 9 credits.)
Approved concentrations from two of the science areas or a minor in one area: (14-24 credits)
Biology
Elective (3 credits)
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
Physics
One of the following mathematics sequences (6-9 credits):
Demonstrate proficiency with microcomputer applications.
Natural Science Minor
The Natural Science Minor is only available to B-11 or middle level education majors.
A minimum of one course (or lecture and lab combination) from each of the following areas:
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Geosciences
Physics
*Must be selected if this science area is chosen to satisfy the two-semester concentration specified in part 2.
A two-semester concentration is required in one science area.
Biology
Chemistry
Geosciences
And one of the following:
Physics