Physical Science Concentration
Bachelor of Science Degree: 180.0 quarter credits
The Physical Sciences concentration provides individuals with the opportunity to focus on coursework in mathematics and the natural sciences. The concentration can lead to graduate school, careers in research and, with the selection of natural science courses, medical , dental, pharmacy, and veterinary school. Students take courses in the following areas: calculus, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Required Courses
Incoming students, 2011/2012
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| College requirements | 6.0 Credits |
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| CAT 200 | Strategies for Lifelong Learning | 3.0 | ||
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| GSTD 491 | Senior Project in General Studies | 3.0 | ||
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| English and Communication requirements | 15.0 Credits |
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| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 | ||
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| COM 310 WI | Technical Communication | 3.0 | ||
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| Mathematics requirements | 9.0 - 12.0 Credits |
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| MATH 181 | Mathematical Analysis I | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 182 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 183 | Mathematical Analysis III | 3.0 | ||
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| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 4.0 | ||
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 | ||
| MATH 123 | Calculus III | 4.0 | ||
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| Computing requirement | 3.0 Credits |
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| Students select one of the following courses: | ||||
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| CS 161 | Introduction to Computing | 3.0 | ||
| CS 171 | Computer Programming I | 3.0 | ||
| CT 220 | Database I | 3.0 | ||
| CT 230 | Web Development I | 3.0 | ||
| PRST 211 | Computer Applications for Professionals | 3.0 | ||
| PRST 212 | Creative Studies in the World Wide Web | 3.0 | ||
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| Historical Perspectives in Science | 3.0 Credits |
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| HIST 280 | History of Science I | 3.0 | ||
| HIST 281 | History of Science II | 3.0 | ||
| HIST 282 | The Scientific Revolution | 3.0 | ||
| HIST 285 | Technology in Historical Perspective | 3.0 | ||
| HIST 286 | Explorations of Technology and Gender | 3.0 | ||
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| Philosophical Issues in Science | 3.0 Credits |
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| Students select one of the following courses: | ||||
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| BMES 338 | Biomedical Ethics and Law | 4.0 | ||
| PHIL 321 | Biomedical Ethics | 3.0 | ||
| PHIL 351 | Philosophy of Technology | 3.0 | ||
| PHIL 361 | Ethics | 3.0 | ||
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| Physical Science requirements | 31.5 - 37.5 Credits |
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| BIO 161 | General Biology I | 3.0 | ||
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| BIO 162 | General Biology II | 3.0 | ||
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| BIO 163 | General Biology III | 3.0 | ||
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| CHEM 161 | General Chemistry I | 3.0 | ||
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| CHEM 162 | General Chemistry II | 3.0 | ||
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| CHEM 163 | General Chemistry II | 3.0 | ||
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| CHEM 164 | General Chemistry Lab I | 2.0 | ||
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| CHEM 165 | General Chemistry Lab II | 2.5 | ||
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| PHYS 182 | Applied Physics I | 3.0 | ||
| PHYS 183 | Applied Physics II | 3.0 | ||
| PHYS 184 | Applied Physics III | 3.0 | ||
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| PHYS 185 | Fundamentals of Physics Lecture I | 3.0 | ||
| PHYS 186 | Fundamentals of Physics Lab I | 2.0 | ||
| PHYS 188 | Fundamentals of Physics Lab II | 2.0 | ||
| PHYS 189 | Fundamentals of Physics Lecture II | 3.0 | ||
| PHYS 280 | Fundamentals of Physics Lecture III | 3.0 | ||
| PHYS 282 | Fundamentals of Physics Lab III | 2.0 | ||
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| *Premed students should note that BIO 161-163 are lecture only, and many medical schools require labs. | ||||
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| Physical Science electives | 27.0 Credits |
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| Students must complete 27.0 credits of natural science electives. Courses must be upper level in biology, chemistry, physics or environmental science. . | ||||
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| Liberal Studies electives | 27.0 Credits |
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| Students must complete 27.0 credits covering a range of subjects that may include: anthropology, economics, fine arts, history, literature, music philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, etc. | ||||
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| Free electives | 49.5-58.5Credits |
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In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List on the Drexel University Writing Center page. Students scheduling their courses in Banner/DrexelOne can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
