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
207
208
209
280
310
328
402
420
421
422
424
426
427
428
431
GWS 421
Introduction to Biomedical Ethics
HORT 312
Forensic Anthropology
313
Modern Human Bio Variation
316
Environmental and Resource Economics
317
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
407
Introduction to Physical Environment
408
Meteorology
419
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
475
Tornadoes
PH
280
Hurricanes
383
Floods and Droughts
384
Natural Disasters
PHIL 322
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
Women and Science
Introduction to Horticulture
Turfgrass Management
Greenhouse Production
Greenhouse Production Lab
Plant Propogation
Plant Propogation Lab
Vegetable Production
Selected Topics
Intro to Environmental Science
Biostatistics in the Health Sciences
Introduction to Epidemiology
Biomedical Ethics
Updated 5/02/12
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