UW Degrees – SAMlink This cheat sheet is a quick reference for comparing Science And Math options at UW Seattle. For in-depth info, contact the department directly. Astronomy Degrees Offered B.S Astronomy Email: office@astro.washington.edu or sterrs@astro.washington.edu ADMISSION PROCESS PROGRAM FEATURES See Sarah Garner in the PhysicsAstronomy Bldg, room C319 to declare; Open Admission; No prereqs required. Easy to double major with Physics Lots of research opportunities (paid or for credit) Students get to travel for research and presenting their research MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) Astronomy (20) Physics (52) Math Calculus (15), Math 308 (3), Math 324 (3) Foreign Language: Yes VLPA (20) I&S (20) LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Research Internships Capstone sequence (Analyze Data, Telescope Observing, Scientific Writing) Outreach opportunities (observatory nights, planetarium shows) Astro-Student computer lab Access to several observatory telescopes COMMON CAREER PATHS PhD. ~50% of students pursue a PhD. 55% of astronomers are faculty or affiliated with Universities that have observatories. Science Education. Includes teaching in 8-12, science centers, museums or public planetariums. Instrumentation. Design and build telescope equipment for observatories or space telescopes like Hubble. National Research Labs (NASA, STScI, NOAO, NRAO). Jobs can range from working the Space Shuttle command center to being an observatory assistant. Industry (computer programming, engineering, financial modeling). Students pursuing industry positions often rely on computer programming and physics unless working for an aerospace company. Atmospheric Sciences Email: advise@atmos.washington.edu Degrees Offered BS in Atmospheric Sciences ADMISSION PROCESS Open PROGRAM FEATURES Study in one of three track options: Meteorology, Climate, or Atmospheric Chemistry & Air Quality Many opportunities to participate in research and internships Easy to minor in AMATH or MATH; many majors choose to double major in ACMS MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) Calculus (18; incl MATH 124-126 & 324) Physics (15) AMath (10; incl AMATH 301, 351, 353) VLPA (10) I&S (20) Foreign Language: No LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Research Internships Senior-level Capstone Course COMMON CAREER PATHS National Weather Service Forecaster TV Meteorologist U.S. Air Force Weather Officer Graduate Student Military or Commercial Aviator Air Quality Meteorologist Environmental Consultant Chemistry & Biochemistry Email: advisers@chem.washington.edu Degrees Offered ADMISSION PROCESS PROGRAM FEATURES BA Chemistry Five degree options BS Chemistry-ACS Open admission through winter 2010. Effective spring quarter 2010, admission will become competitive and by application only. BA Biochemistry Go to dept. website for details. BS Biochemistry http://depts.washington.edu/chem/u ndergrad/admission.html Departmental scholarships and book awards available. BS Chemistry Many opportunities to participate in undergraduate research MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) BA & BS Biochemistry Calculus (15) Physics (15 or 13) Biology (10) BA Chemistry Calculus (15) Physics (15 or 13) BS Chemistry Calculus (15) Math 308 (3) Physics (15 or 13) BS Chemistry-ACS Certified Calculus (15) Math 307 & 308 (6) Physics (15 or 13) LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMON CAREER PATHS Research Internships Study abroad opportunities via TransAtlantic Science Student Exchange Program (TASSEP) AXE Fraternity, Free Radicals Student Club, PLU Honors Health professions, Veterinary School, Pharmacy, Biotech industry, Graduate studies, Forensic science, Biomedical research, Teaching, Pharmaceutical sales, Entry level positions with state and federal agencies requiring background in the biological sciences. All degrees: VLPA & I&S (20 each) Foreign Language: yes Computer Science & Engineering Email:ugrad-advisor@cs.washington.edu Degrees Offered ADMISSION PROCESS PROGRAM FEATURES BS in Computer Science (in the College of A&S), BS in Computer Engineering (College of Engineering) Competitive. College of Engineering app available for Autumn or Spring admission. Two degree options. CE offers a choice of Hardware or Software track. CS is more flexible (good for double majors). Admit fewer than 50% of applicants. Grades typically between 3.3 and 4.0 overall and in prereqs: Prereqs, CS & CE: Math 124-126; CSE 142 + 143; English Comp; Science prereq for CS: Physics 121 OR Chem 142 OR Bio 180 Science prereq for CE: Phys 121+122 Active student organizations. Tons of career-planning resources available. CSE-specific scholarships. MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) Computer Science Calculus (15) Physics, Chem or Bio (10) VLPA (20) I&S (20) Foreign Language: Yes Computer Engineeering Calculus (15) Physics (10) More Phys or other science (10) VLPA (10) I&S (10) LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Research Internships Senior-level Capstone COMMON CAREER PATHS Most common CSE career paths: Software Developer, Quality Assurance, Program Manager. Courses Direct exchanges to study abroad in Sweden & Switzerland Other career paths pursued by CSE majors: Grad school or professional school (law or medicine), teaching, animation, business Earth & Space Sciences Degrees Offered ADMISSION PROCESS Open Major. Students in good academic standing may declare this major at any time. B.S. in Earth and Space Sciences B.A. in earth and space sciences Email: advising@ess.washington.edu PROGRAM FEATURES B.S. degree offers options in biology, physics, and environmental earth sciences MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) Foreign Language: Yes VLPA (20) I&S (20) BS: 20 credits Science Core, minimum 55 credits ESS Options (see tracks) BA: 35 credits Supporting Science, 55 credits ESS Course Minor LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMON CAREER PATHS Research facilities Honors Internships and Service Learning Department scholarships Student organizations Math and Applied & Computational Mathematical Sciences (ACMS) Degrees Offered ADMISSION PROCESS BS, BA in Mathema tics Complete Math 124-5-6 with a 2.0 or better PROGRAM FEATURES Five degree options: BS Standard, BS Comprehensive, BA Teacher Preparation, BA Standard, BA Math Phillosophy MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) VLPA (20) I&S (20) NW (20) LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Research Seminars Foreign Language - One year Complete Math 124-5-6, CSE 142, and any one of Math 300, 307, 308, AMath 351, 352 with a 2.0 or better and a 2.5 GPA in those courses BS in ACMS BS with eight different option pathways COMMON CAREER PATHS Students in both Math and ACMS pursue careers as Actuaries, Computer Programmers, Web Developers, Teachers, Research Analysts, Systems Engineers, Market and Financial Analysts, among many others. Many students go on to graduate school, pursuing fields in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, economics, as well as some of the professional programs like medical school and law school. Oceanography Degrees Offered BA or BS in Oceanography ADMISSION PROCESS Open PROGRAM FEATURES Learn Biological, Chemical, Geological and Physical Oceanography. Research opportunities on our ship. Easy to double major with other science degrees. Active student organization, SOS. OCEAN-specific scholarships. MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) Calculus (15) Physics (15) Chemistry (10) Biology (10) Geology (5) VLPA (10) I&S (20) Foreign Language: No LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Research Internships Sophomore research course Senior-level Capstone Courses Direct exchanges to study abroad in England COMMON CAREER PATHS Environmental Consultant Research Scientists Science Teacher Meteorologist Forensic Scientist Ocean Mapping Physics Degrees Offered B.S Physics ADMISSION PROCESS PROGRAM FEATURES See Margot Nims in the PhysicsAstronomy Bldg, room C139A to declare; Minimum 2.0 physics gpa and UW cum. Required; (Open Admission); No prereqs. Required. Opportunity to do research with physics faculty Active student club: Society of Physics Students. Mary Gates Scholarship opportunities; Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) sponsored by the National Science Foundation MATH, SCIENCE, VLPA, I&S, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (number of credits) Required Physics: (66) (Minimum Math required: Calculus (15) Math 308 (3) Math 324 (3) Total math/physics (87) *Highly Recommended: earning a Math Minor or a Math Major concurrently *Foreign Language: Yes *VLPA (20) * I&S (20) LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COMMON CAREER PATHS *Research *Internships * Dept Honors Program for Seniors; *Direct Exchange to study abroad in Giessen, German for a year (airfare & monthly stipend provided) 3.0 physics gpa required + 3 Letters of Recommendation Problem solving skills, math skills, analytical reasoning skills are very strong so many employers in many various fields like to hire UW Physics majors. National Labs, private sector, business sector; 50% of those awarded the B.S Physics degree go on to Advanced Study in various fields; 25% go on to Advanced Study in Physics.