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The Bachelor of Science in General Science degree allows for curriculum flexibility to support advancing careers in science fields. This degree is designed for current and returning students who desire flexibility within the sciences to accommodate existing STEM coursework. This major can assist students who are seeking careers in health care, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education, natural resource and energy utilization, and wildlife management.
Accreditation
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the fundamental principles of the natural and health sciences.
- Apply the research methods and theoretical models of the natural and health sciences to define, solve, and evaluate problems.
- Identify problems, articulate questions or hypotheses, and determine the need for information.
- Access and collect the needed information from appropriate primary and secondary sources.
- Use quantitative methods, including the ability to recognize assumptions, draw inferences, make deductions, and interpret information to analyze problems in context, and then draw conclusions.
- Recognize the complexity of problems, and identify different perspectives from which problems and questions can be viewed.
- Evaluate and report on conclusions, including discussing the basis for and strength of findings, and identify areas where further inquiry is needed.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate reasoning, and construct and defend reasonable arguments and explanations.
- Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations.
- Collaborate effectively with others to share information, solve problems, and complete tasks.
Career Possibilities
With proper course planning to take advantage of curriculum flexibility, this degree could prepare students for the following careers: agricultural and food scientists, atmospheric scientists and meteorologists, biological and chemical technicians, chemists and materials scientists, conservation scientists, environmental science and protection technicians, environmental scientists and specialists, forensic science technicians, geographers, geologists and hydrologic technicians, geoscientists, microbiologists, nuclear technicians, zoologists, and wildlife biologists.
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College of Sciences
The School of Life Sciences offers programs that meet the needs of students intending to enter the workforce or pursue advanced training in the sciences, medicine, and other professional and technical fields. We provide a well-rounded foundation in natural, physical, and mathematical sciences that can set students up for successful careers and professional programs.