University College
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
SCIENCE EMPHASIS
Students seeking a generalist degree with an emphasis in science gain access to science courses within Ogden
College, as well as related courses that are outside of the immediate discipline. Students may tailor course work
to acquire basic and applied scientific skills for a variety of settings, including, research, graduate studies, and
effective preparation for professional programs.
Any courses in the following categories may be used in the area of emphasis. Be aware that some courses have
prerequisites or are restricted.
Agriculture (AGRI)
Agronomy (AGRO)
Animal Science (ANSC)
Astronomy (ASTR)
Biology (BIOL)
Chemistry (CHEM)
Environmental Studies (ENV)
Geology (GEOL)
Mathematics (MATH)
Physics (PHYS)
Following are additional accepted courses. Other courses may be considered on a course-by-course basis.
ANTH 125
300
450
ECON 430
464
GEOG 100
121
204
205
206
207
208
209
280
310
328
402
420
421
422
424
426
427
428
431
Introduction to Biomedical Ethics
Forensic Anthropology
Modern Human Bio Variation
Environmental and Resource Economics
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Introduction to Physical Environment
Meteorology
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Tornadoes
Midlatitude Cyclones
Hurricanes
Floods and Droughts
Natural Disasters
Introduction to Environmental Science
General Hydrology
Elements of Biogeography
Physiography of North America
Geomorphology
Advanced Geomorphology
Physical Climatology
Weather Analysis and Forecasting
Applied Meteorology/Climatology
Water Resources
Applied Groundwater Hydrology
Dynamic Meteorology
HORT 312
313
316
317
407
408
419
475
PH
280
383
384
PHIL 322
WOMN421
Introduction to Horticulture
Turfgrass Management
Greenhouse Production (2 hrs.)
Greenhouse Production Lab (1 hr.)
Plant Propogation (2 hrs.)
Plant Propogation Lab (1 hr.)
Vegetable Production
Selected Topics
Intro to Environmental Science
Biostatistics in the Health Sciences
Introduction to Epidemiology
Biomedical Ethics
Women and Science
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