Undergraduate Program Information
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General Science - College of Science
What is a General Science program?
Enrolling in the general science program as a freshman is the perfect choice for students interested in exploring the vast field before declaring a major. As a general science program student, you will complete core requirements applicable to all College of Science programs, which allows you to stay on track while determining the academic path that's right for you.
When you're ready, you can choose to pursue a degree in:
- Applied Mathematics
- Astrobiology
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Biomathematics
- Chemical Management
- Chemistry
- Conservation Biology & Ecology
- Interdisciplinary Science
- Interdisciplinary Science, Military Science Option
- Marine Biology
- Mathematical Science
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Grades Math and Science Education
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Premedical Biology
- Premedical Chemistry
- Premedical Physics
- Research Chemistry
- Science Education
- Solar, Earth and Planetary Science (Space Science)
Curriculum
Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.
Nondegree Program in General Science
| Major Code: | 7050 | Degree Awarded: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode(s): | Classroom | Location(s): | Main Campus - Melbourne |
| Admission Status: | Undergraduate | Age Restriction: | No |
A student who wishes to postpone the selection of a major may enroll for up to one year as a general science student, following the curriculum described below. This curriculum is designed to allow students more time to become familiar with programs in the life sciences and physical sciences offered by the College of Science. Students may need to make up some credit hours later on (eight or fewer in most cases), if they follow the general science curriculum and make the appropriate choice between biology and physics. Students are urged to transfer to degree programs as early as possible.
FALL
| CREDITS | ||
| ASC 1000 | University Experience | 1 |
| BIO 1010 | Biological Discovery 1 | 4 |
| CHM 1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MTH 1001 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| 16 | ||
SPRING
| CREDITS | ||
| BIO 1020 | Biological Discovery 2 or | |
| PHY 1001 | Physics 1 | 4 |
| CHM 1102 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| COM 1102 | Writing about Literature | 3 |
| MTH 1002 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| 15 | ||
Students in this program are advised by the chemistry department head until a degree program is selected. Once 30 credit hours (not including remedial courses) have been successfully completed, continued registration is contingent on selection of a degree program. Acceptance into the desired degree program is automatic unless the student has been academically dismissed.