Broad Field Science Liberal Arts Major

Broad Field Science Major - Liberal Arts: 60 Total Credits
Required Courses: 42 cr. hrs.
BIOL 110 General Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 210 General Botany 3 cr.
BIOL 230 General Zoology 3 cr.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5 cr.
GEOL 101 Introductory Geology 3 cr.
GEOL 102 Introductory Geology Lab 1 cr.
GEOL 150 Historical Geology 4 cr.
GEOL 202 Oceanography 3 cr.
ISCI 497 Interdisciplinary Capstone in Science 2 cr.

Choose either sequence A or B below:
A. PHYS 151 Algebra-Based Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 152 Algebra-Based Physics II 4 cr.
PHYS 156 Algebra-Based Physics Laboratory I 1 cr.
PHYS 157 Algebra-Based Physics Laboratory II 1 cr.
B. PHYS 161 Calculus-Based Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 166 Calculus-Based Physics Laboratory I 1 cr.
PHYS 162 Calculus-Based Physics II 4 cr.
PHYS 167 Calculus-Based Physics Laboratory II 1 cr.

Directed Electives: (complete concentrations in two areas) 13-15 cr. hrs.
Biology: 6 cr. hrs.
BIOL 240 Cell and Molecular Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 310 Identification of Plants 3 cr.
Chemistry: 7 cr. hrs.
CHEM 230 General Organic Chemistry
or CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr.
CHEM 251 Analytical Chemistry 2 cr.
CHEM 256 Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 cr.
Geology: 8 cr. hrs.
GEOL 230 Mineralogy 4 cr.
GEOL 327 Geomorphology and Glacial Geology (writing intensive) 4 cr.
Physics: 7 cr. hrs.
PHYS 264 Modern Physics 4 cr.
PHYS 300 level or higher, excluding 361 and 362 3 cr.
Electives: 3-5 cr. hrs.
Select from BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS

General Education Requirements

Arts and Sciences as listed for CAS. Up to two of these courses may be double counted in the General Education program, depending on your specific course of study.

Interdisciplinary Program

123 Centennial Science Hall
(715) 425-3196

Diane Bennett-Coordinator; Biology, Brad Mogen (3364); Chemistry, Jeffrey Rosenthal (3538); Physics, Eileen Korenic (3560); Plant and Earth Science, Michael Middleton (3139)

Broad Field Sciences Programs are monitored by representatives from the departments of biology, chemistry, physics, and plant and earth science. Students choosing one of these programs will typically be assigned an adviser from one of these departments. The Broad Field Science Programs are interdepartmental programs tailored to various interdisciplinary niches in the sciences. These programs are the equivalent of a major and a minor. A student selecting one of these programs is not required to have an additional minor. Two of these programs lead to certification in secondary or middle school education. Students interested in certification in those programs should consult the Secondary Education Handbook for Undergraduates at www.uwrf.edu/CEPS/ for the detailed requirements for various levels of certification in Wisconsin