If your interests in science are wide-ranging, Alfred University's Life and Physical Sciences major is designed for you. Students looking for an interdisciplinary approach & a broad scope of education in the sciences enjoy a flexible, balanced curriculum and an ability to concentrate in four distinct tracks.
The Life and Physical Sciences major is offered jointly by the Divisions of Biology and Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy.
All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better.
Core Classes
Take all of the following:
General Science Track
Take all of the following:
General Science Electives
Take one of the following courses, not duplicated in Core. In addition, complete a minimum of 10 credits of 300-level or above courses from these subject codes: SCIE; CHEM; BIOL; PHYS; GEOL; OR ENVS.
CLAS General Education Requirements
Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Life and Physical Science majors complete 12 credits of quantitative reasoning and natural science requirements as part of their degree program.
University Requirement
The university requirements must also be fulfilled, and will count towards the minimum credit requirement for this program. These include:
General Electives
Take as many general elective courses as needed to complete a total of 124 credits.