Composite Science at Ozarks
Major
The composite science major is especially attractive to those who need a broad background in all of the disciplines of science.
Intended Student Outcomes for the Composite Science Major
1. Students will communicate effectively in professional scientific formats.
2. Students will think critically when they read scientific literature, solve problems, and when they design and conduct experiments and interpret their data.
3. Students will acquire a broad knowledge of science.
4. Students will demonstrate awareness of their responsibilities by examining and developing standards of ethics and integrity appropriate for professional scientists, respecting the diversity of life, and contributing to the welfare of their community and ecosystem.
Requirements for a Major
A degree in composite science requires the following:
Core Requirements:
BIO 1104, BIO 2014, BIO 2124, MTH 1043, CHM 1014, CHM 1024, PHY 2014, PHY 2024, and 18 hours of electives in the sciences and/or mathematics approved by the student’s advisor. 12 of the 18 hours of electives must be chosen from upper-level courses in a single discipline.
Students who have had two years of algebra and trigonometry in high school and who have high ACT scores in mathematics may substitute MTH 2015, Calculus I for MTH 1043, College Trigonometry.
For their first semester, those students wanting to major in Composite Science should be advised to take General Education courses and BIO 1104, Biology Concepts or any science course for which the student has the prerequisites.
BIO 1104, BIO 2014, BIO 2125, CHM 1014, CHM 1024, MTH 1003, MTH 1043, MTH 2053, MTH 2153, MTH 3013, PHS 1023, PHY 2014, PHY 2024, plus 12 upper-level elective hours in Biology or 12 upper-level elective hours in Chemistry OR six upper-level hours in Mathematics in addition to those Mathematics courses listed above.
Prospective students are encouraged to view Ozarks suggested eight semester plans before pursuing a degree in Composite Science.
