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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin (Working)

Applied Science, B.S.

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Introduction

The Applied Science program combines a broad scientific base in biology, chemistry, and physics, along with specialization in one or more of these disciplines and a minor outside of fundamental science.  Graduates are prepared for careers in business, industry, technical support, government service, and health professions.  The program is ideal for students who seek a career applying scientific knowledge in a variety of endeavors benefiting all society.

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)

Communication Skills (9 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 designation).

Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)

Global Perspective (2 courses)

Major Studies (80 credits)

Required Courses (45 credits)

Technical Electives (11-17 credits)

Take enough credits at the 2XX level or higher in ABMB, BIO, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, NANO, or PHYS to reach 120 credits.

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.

-or-

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.