Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division encompasses the investigation of natural phenomena, including the development of predictive explanatory systems. This Division also includes the study of numerical and other abstract structures and relations. These are central concerns of the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences (Geology), Mathematics, and Physics. Hence most courses satisfying the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Divisional Requirements come from these departments.
To complete the Divisional Requirements in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics, you must take two courses from the following list. One of the courses must include a laboratory. (A lab course cannot be done online.)
LAB SCIENCES:
AST 101, AST 104
BIO 121, BIO 123/124
CHE 103, CHE 106/107, CHE 109/129, CHE 113, CHE 116/117, CHE 119/139
EAR 105/104, EAR 106, EAR 110, EAR 203, EAR 210
HNR 225, HNR 355
PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 211/221, PHY 212/222, PHY 215/221, PHY 216/222
Courses separated by a slash have a separate lab registration. The lab is under the second number. Courses with a single number have the lab included. Many of these courses are four credits.
The Divisional List in Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
ANTHROPOLOGY
| ANT 131 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology |
ASTRONOMY
| AST 101 | Our Corner of the Universe |
| AST 104 | Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe |
BIOLOGY
| BIO 105 | Technology Inspired by Nature: Learning from the Natural World |
| BIO 106 | Ocean Life |
| BIO 115 | Ecological Problems and Society |
| BIO 121* | General Biology I |
| BIO 123/124* | General Biology II/Lab |
| BIO 211/NEU 211 | Introduction to Neuroscience |
| BIO 216* | Anatomy and Physiology I (Prerequisite: BIO 121 and 123/124) |
| BIO 217* | Anatomy and Physiology II (Prerequisite: BIO 121 and 123/124) |
| BIO 220 | Biology Abroad (courses which are 3 credits or more) |
CHEMISTRY
| CHE 103* | Chemistry in the Modern World |
| CHE 106 (107)* | General Chemistry I/Lab |
| CHE 109 (129)* | General Chemistry II/Lab (Honors and Majors) |
| CHE 113 | Forensic Science |
| CHE 116 (117)* | General Chemistry II/Lab (Prerequisite: CHE 106 or 109) |
| CHE 119 (139)* | General Chemistry II/Lab (Honors and Majors; Prerequisite: CHE 106 or 109) |
| CHE 275 (276) | Organic Chemistry/Lab (Prerequisite: CHE 116/117 or 119/139 or AP Chemistry with a score of 5) |
COMMUNICATIONS SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
| CSD 212* | Introduction to Communications Sciences and Disorders |
EARTH SCIENCES
| EAR 105 (104)* | Earth Science/Lab |
| EAR 106 | Geohazards and Natural Disasters |
| EAR 110* | Dynamic Earth |
| EAR 111 | Climate Change Past and Present |
| EAR 117 | Oceanography |
| EAR 203 | Earth System Science |
| EAR 205 | Water and Our Environment |
| EAR 210 | History of Earth & Life (Prerequisite: EAR 110 or EAR 105/104 or EAR 203) |
| EAR 225 | Volcanoes and Earthquakes |
GEOGRAPHY
| GEO 115 | The Natural Environment |
| GEO 215 | Global Environment Change |
HONORS
| HNR 250* | Topics in Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors |
| HNR 255* | Topics in the Sciences with Laboratory Component Honors |
| HNR 350* | Topics in Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors |
| HNR 355* | Topics in the Sciences with Laboratory Component Honors |
MATHEMATICS
| MAT 284* | Business Calculus |
| MAT 285* | Life Sciences Calculus I |
| MAT 286* | Life Sciences Calculus II (Prerequisite: MAT 285) |
| MAT 295* | Calculus I |
| MAT 296* | Calculus II (Prerequisite: C- or higher grade in MAT 295) |
NEUROSCIENCE
| NEU 211/BIO 211 | Introduction to Neuroscience |
| NEU 223/PSY 223 | Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (Prerequisite: PSY 205 or PSY 209) |
PHYSICS
| PHY 101* | Major Concepts of Physics I |
| PHY 102* | Major Concepts of Physics II (Prerequisite: PHY 101 or PHI 211) |
| PHY 211 (221)* | General Physics I/Lab (Corequisite: MAT 285 or MAT 295) |
| PHY 212 (222)* | General Physics II/Lab (Prerequisites: PHY 211/221 or 215/221; Corequisite: MAT 286 or 296) |
| PHY 215 (221)* | General Physics I/Lab Honors and Majors (Corequisite: MAT 286 or 295) |
| PHY 216 (222)* | General Physics II/Lab Honors and Majors (Prereq: PHY 211/221 or 215/221; Coreq: MAT 286 or 296) |
PSYCHOLOGY
| PSY/NEU 223 | Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (Prerequisite: PSY 205 or PSY 209) |
SCIENCE TEACHING
| SCI 104 | Science-Questions and Quests: Physical Phenomena I |
| SCI 105 | Science-Questions and Quests: Physical Phenomena II |
OTHER COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS*
College of Sport and nsan Dynamics
| NSD 225 | Nutrition in Health |
*Notes:
You may receive credit for one course in each of the following groupings:
- BIO 121 or Advanced Placement in Biology
- BIO 123/124 or Advanced Placement in Biology
- CHE 103 or Advanced Placement in Chemistry
- CHE 106/107 or CHE 109/129 or Advanced Placement in Chemistry with score of 5
- CHE 116/117 or CHE 119/139 or Advanced Placement in Chemistry with score of 5
- CSD 212 or CSD 303
- EAR 105 or EAR 110
- MAT 284, MAT 285 or Advanced Placement in Math (Calculus)
- MAT 286, MAT 295 or Advanced Placement in Math (Calculus AB with score of 4 or Calculus BC)
- MAT 296 or Advanced Placement in Math (Calculus BC)
- PHY 101 or Advanced Placement in Physics I or Physics B or C (Mechanics)
- PHY 102 or AP Physics II, or Physics B or C (Electricity and Magnetism)
- PHY 211/221, PHY 215/221 or Advanced Placement in Physics C (Mechanics)
- PHY 212/222, PHY 216/222 or Advanced Placement in Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism)
Credits cannot be given for BIO 216 after successfully completing BIO 316.
Credits cannot be given for BIO 217 after successfully completing BIO 317.
Advanced Placement Credit for Environmental Science (EAR 200, 3 credits, one course) may be used to fulfill the non-lab science portion of the divisional requirements.
HNR 250 and HNR 350 may be taken three times (with different titles) for a total of nine credits. HNR courses on media topics taught by Newhouse faculty members will be counted as Public Communications credits. Check with the Newhouse Advising and Records Office if you have any questions.
HNR 255 and HNR 355 are repeatable course numbers when taken with different course titles.
MAT 284 may not be taken for credit after successful competition of either MAT 285 or MAT 295 or Advanced Placement Calculus.
MAT 285-286 is a terminal sequence to be taken only by students who do not plan to continue studies in math beyond this level. If you have a weak background in mathematics, you should take MAT 194 before taking MAT 285.
MAT 285 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 284 or MAT 295 or Advanced Placement Calculus.
MAT 286 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 296 or AP Calculus with score of 4 or higher.
MAT 295 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 286 or AP Calculus with score of 4 or higher.
Courses listed under “Other Schools and Colleges,” such as NSD 225, may be used to fulfill the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Divisional Requirement, but they may not be counted toward the 65 credits in the College of Arts and Sciences needed for graduation unless the course is cross-listed with Arts and Sciences.