Applied Science

B.A. in Applied Science

This interdisciplinary major is designed to give students a solid foundation of scientific knowledge and integrate this knowledge with science-related career choices in fields such as education, business, communication, and writing. This program will prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Students will also be prepared for graduate study in education, business, writing, and communication. Contact person: Dr. Donna Howell, Biology Department.

Benefits of a B.A. in Applied Science to Specific Career Paths:

In education, the graduate will have a strong foundation in science that will allow her to teach current scientific concepts in an elementary classroom. Requires a double major with elementary education.

In business, a strong background in the sciences will enable the graduate to apply this knowledge to the marketing and/or sales of current health-related products. This major can also be applied in management positions where scientific technologies are utilized.

In writing/communication, graduates will have the knowledge and ability to inform the general public about rapid scientific technological advances.

The student with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science will be qualified to enter a graduate program in her field of choice.

Required Core Courses

• BIO 111 Fundamentals of Biology I
• BIO 113 Fundamentals of Biology II
• XDPT 123 Physical Science
• XDPT 123L Physical Science Laboratory
• CHEM 121 Introductory Chemistry
• CHEM 131L First Year Chemistry Laboratory
• MATH 119 Elementary Statistics
• CS 115 Introduction to Computer Science
• BIO 101 Biology in Society

OR

• CHEM 105 Science and Society
• ID 207 Sophomore Seminar
• ID 407 Senior Capstone Seminar

Note: The Senior Capstone Course is an essential culminating course in which the student will integrate the science learned in an applied project involving her track of interest. Guided inquiry will be provided to the student through a faculty mentor as the student develops a science project, performs the necessary research, and prepares both a written and an oral presentation of the scientific findings.

In addition to the above core requirements, a student must choose to fulfill course requirements in one of the tracks: education, business, or writing/communication. The choice of track is dependent on the career path in which the student intends to utilize the applied science.

Education Track - Additional Required Courses

• BIO 251: Cellular Biology

OR

• BIO 209: Microbiology
• CHEM 123: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 123L: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 201: Introduction to Biochemistry
• CHEM 201L: Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
• XDPT 205: Earth Science
• XDPT 205L: Earth Science Laboratory

In addition to the science courses listed, required education courses must be taken which will lead to a double major in elementary education in addition to a B.A. in Applied Science.

Business Track - Additional Required Courses

• BIO 209: Microbiology
• BIO 251: Cellular Biology
• CHEM 123: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 123L: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 201: Introduction to Biochemistry
• CHEM 201L: Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
• BUS 113: Principles of Marketing
• BUS 211: Principles of Management
• BUS 305: Business Finance
• CIS 103: Computer Concepts and Information Systems

OR

• CIS 107: Business Productivity Software
• MATH 135: Contemporary Math

OR

• MATH 151: Calculus I

Select two of the following courses:

• BUS 205: Marketing Research
• BUS 261: Human Resources Management
• BUS 309: Organizational Behavior
• BUS 321: Business Law I

Writing/Communication Track - Additional Required Courses

• BIO 209: Microbiology
• CHEM 123: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 123L: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 201: Introduction to Biochemistry
• CHEM 201L: Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratroy
• XDPT 205: Earth Science
• XDPT 205L: Earth Science Laboratory
• MATH 135: Contemporary Math

OR

• MATH 151: Calculus I

A mini-core consisting of:

• COMM 223: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• ENG 201: Writing Creative Nonfiction (formerly The Art of Writing)
• ENG 333: Advance Creative Nonfiction Writing

Further focusing in this track requires choosing between the following options and fulfilling the courses:

Business and Technical Writing

• ENG 204: Business Writing
• ENG 330: Technical Writing

Journalism

• ENG 205: Journalistic Writing
• ENG 305: News Reporting and Writing

Communication

• COMM 205: Communication Strategies for the Workplace
• COMM 207: Principles of Human Communication
• COMM 351: Principles of Persuasion