2004-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Natural Science Area Requirements
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Natural Science Area Requirements
In addition to satisfying all general requirements for graduation from New College,
Natural Science students must also satisfy the following area requirements:
- 40 s.h. in the Natural Sciences distributed as follows:
- 16 s.h. in four basic courses in at least three of the following science disciplines:
biology, chemistry, geology, physics and mathematics. Basic courses are introductory
courses, without prerequisite, designed for majors in science. In mathematics,
courses numbered 19 and below are considered basic. For students in the premedica
elective focus (see below), biology (HCLAS BIO 11 and 12), General and Inorganic Chemistry (New College NCB 1 or HCLAS CHEM 3A, 3B) and PHYS 1A and 1B are required.
- 20 s.h. of advanced courses: may be in a single discipline, in which case the
student will have completed a discipline focus, or in two or more Natural Sciences,
in which case the student will have completed an area focus. For students in the
premedical elective focus, the five advanced courses should be taken from among
the following HCLAS courses: BIO 23, 24, 124, 135, 136, 137, 143, 144, 150, 191;
CHEM 105, 109, 131A & 132A, 131B & 132B, 141 & 142, 147, 162, 163,
173, 175, 180. note: if advanced courses are in biology, CHEM 131A & 132A
must be taken for the premedical focus. If advanced courses are in chemistry,
two additional biology courses must be taken.
- 4 s.h. Senior Project (see below): students with an area or discipline focus
normally complete this requirement during the last semester of their senior year,
althoughthey are encouraged to begin work well in advance of that semester.
Senior Project: with the assistance of a Natural Science faculty member, students
choose a research topic in their field of interest. Before the research is undertaken,
a proposal with a preliminary bibliography must be submitted to the Area Coordinator
and approved. The final product is a paper using the standard science writing
format.
- Senior Science Seminar (College requirement), 4 s.h. Required of all Natural
Science majors, the focus is on some of the major questions that have defined
the nature and direction of modern science through the 20th century. Problems
or major historical figures from several of the disciplines of the sciences are
used as the basis for student research and discussion.
The course helps the student refine research and writing skills in preparation
for the Senior Research Project.
Elective Focus
Any New College student may also complete an Elective Focus (20 s.h. of basic
and advanced courses) in one or more sciences depending on career goals. Please
consult with the Natural Science Area Coordinator for possible Elective Focus
options.
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