General Science
College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Department of Physics
907-474-6108
www.uaf.edu/physics/
B.S. Degrees
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 130 credits
The B.S. degree program in general science provides a broad background in the natural sciences. The program allows specialization in at least two disciplines within the natural sciences as well as an additional area of associated interest. This degree offers more breadth in the natural sciences than other degree programs and may be classified as an interdisciplinary degree.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the B.S. degree requirements.
- Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
BIOL F115X--Fundamentals of Biology I--4 credits
BIOL F116X--Fundamentals of Biology II--4 credits
CHEM F105X--General Chemistry***--4 credits
CHEM F106X--General Chemistry***--4 credits
GEOS F101X--The Dynamic Earth--4 credits
GEOS F112X--The History of Earth and Life--4 credits
MATH F151X--College Algebra for Calculus--4 credits
MATH F152X--Trigonometry--3 credits
MATH F251X--Calculus**--4 credits
PHYS F103X--College Physics***--4 credits
PHYS F104X--College Physics***--4 credits - Select one of the following by the start of the junior year:****
- Two majors.
- One major and two minors. Complete one major from the following: biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences or physics. The major requires the completion of at least 20 credits in addition to the foundation courses in the discipline.*--20 credits
- Complete one of the following*:
- Complete a second major from the following: biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, physics or mathematics. The major requires the completion of at least 20 credits in addition to the foundation courses in the discipline.--20 credits
- Complete two minors, one of which must be in the natural sciences or mathematics, while the other may be selected from the following disciplines: anthropology, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, history, political science or economics. The minor must include 12 or more credits in addition to the foundation courses in that discipline.--24 credits
- Minimum credits required--130 credits
* Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
** A student does not need to take MATH F151X and MATH F152X if the student completes MATH F251X with a C or better. Complete a B.S. degree mathematics elective for 3 credits if MATH F151X and MATH F152X are not taken.
*** PHYS F211X, F212X and F213X may substitute for PHYS F103X and F104X. CHEM F212 may substitute for CHEM F105X and F106X.
**** A general science student, after meeting with his/her general science advisor, should contact the head of the major/minor department as early as possible to determine course requirements in that discipline. These courses will be determined by the department head of the discipline and will reflect the student's needs as well as the intent of the general science program.
Requirements for General Science Teachers (grades 7-12)
- Complete all the requirements of the general science B.S..
- If the student opts for one major and two minors, all must represent science or mathematics disciplines.
- All prospective science teachers must complete the following:
PHIL F481--Philosophy of Science (3)--3 credits
Note: We strongly recommend that prospective secondary science teachers seek advising from the UAF School of Education early in your undergraduate degree program so that you can be appropriately advised of the State of Alaska requirements for teacher licensure. You will apply for admission to the UAF School of Education's postbaccalaureate teacher preparation program, a one-year intensive program, during your senior year. Above requirements apply to all candidates who apply to the UAF School of Education Spring 2006 or later for licensure in General Science.