Integrated Science Studies, BS

Program Description

The B.S. in Integrated Science Studies provides core studies in biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, mathematics, physics, and psychology with the opportunity for advanced interdisciplinary work at the Lake Campus of Wright State University. Students with a B.S. in Integrated Science Studies may pursue careers in informal science education (museums, science institutions, etc.), science advocacy, scientific sales for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, technical and science writing, science policy and technology law; careers in interdisciplinary areas of science such as material science, climatology, bioinformatics, etc. or careers that require a unique combination of coursework; graduate programs in the sciences (may require certain qualifying coursework); interdisciplinary graduate programs in health (e.g. biomedical science), environmental sciences, journalism, public policy; professional degree programs in law and business; or teach science at the high school or community college level (may require certain qualifying coursework in education).

Admission Requirements

The B.S. in Integrated Science Studies at the Lake Campus will follow the same admissions requirements as the Dayton Campus. Students must apply for admission to the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM). To be considered for admission into COSM, a student must have:

• 2.0 GPA

• 16 hours earned

• Grade of “C” or higher in one course in the chosen major

Upon admission, a student will be assigned an advisor at the Lake Campus who will help the student develop a program of study.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to effectively communicate the scientific method
Students will have competency in the four core science disciplines
Students will demonstrate proficiency in laboratory skills
Students will demonstrate fundamental field techniques necessary to collect data for scientific research

For more information visit https://lake.wright.edu/academics/engineering-mathematics-and-science-academic-unit/integrated-science-studies

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 44 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

required

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Science: 7 Hours

required

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Element 6: Natural Science: 10 Hours

required

CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2

Additional Core Courses: 8 Hours

required

STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 46 Hours

BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
OR
CHM 4020 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4020L - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
EES 2510 - Earth Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2510L - Earth Systems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
EES 2550 - Earth History Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2550L - Earth History Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
OR
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 21 Hours

Select 18 approved credits from 3000- and 4000-level courses in ANT, BIO, BMB, CHM, EES, FAS, MTH, M&I, PHY, PSY, SM, STT. Among those selected:

- At least one course must include a lab component.

- At least two courses must be IW, including SM 4000 Senior Capstone in Integrated Science Studies (IW)

V. General Electives: 9 Hours

At most 3 credits may be independent or field study.

Integrated Science Studies, BS

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 44 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Science: 7 Hours

Element 6: Natural Science: 10 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 8 Hours

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 46 Hours

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 21 Hours

V. General Electives: 9 Hours

Total: 120 Hours