Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Applied Science, B.S.


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         Applied Science, B.S. 4-year sequence:

 

Introduction

The Applied Science program offers the experience of learning science by doing science. The program emphasizes a broad scientific base plus experience in a chosen concentration and/or minor. Graduates prepare for careers in the sciences as well as further study in the allied health professions and graduate schools.


General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation 120 credits  
Stout Core 40 credits  
Major Studies 80 credits  

Program Requirements


Stout Core (40 credits)


Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)


Note(s):

If students choose MATH 153  , one credit from either CHEM 136   College Chemistry II (5 cr.) or PHYS 282   University Physics II (5 cr.) will be applied to the ARNS requirement to complete 10 credits.  

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)


Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)


Courses must be from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits


Students must also take courses with the following designations:


*Students can choose courses that meet more than one requirement (one Stout Core category and either a RES or GLP deignation)

Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)


Global Perspective (2 courses)


Major Studies (80 credits)


Required Core (3 credits)


Take the required Applied Science courses and choose one concentration to complete 120 credits.

Concentration Requirement (77 credits)


Interdisciplinary Science Concentration Program Requirements


Technical Electives (11-17 credits)

Take enough credits at the 2XX level or higher in BIO, CHEM, NANO, or PHYS to reach 120 credits.  At least 10 of these credits need to be a the 3XX level or higher.

Minor or Second Major

Students should work with a minor advisor to complete requirements. Different minors require different numbers of credits. Credits used in the minor cannot also be used as elective credits within the concentration with the exception of courses required in both the minor and the concentration.

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Declare a second major in lieu of a minor. Students must work with both program directors to meet requirements for each major. Completion of two majors will exceed 120 credits.

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