These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

  1. University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
    • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
    • All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at 51¶¯Âþ as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
      ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2396Writing for Science and Technology3
      ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)3
      Alternative disciplinary writing-intensive course substitutions for ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2396 may be approved by both the TUteach Program Director and CST faculty advisors in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics. Following is a list of these alternative writing-intensive courses:
      µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2297Research Techniques in Genetics 13
      µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3396Scientific Writing for Biology: The Art of Communicating3
      µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4396Advanced Study in Biology3
      °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý4196Instrumental Analysis5
      °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý3398Physical Chemistry Laboratory II2
      ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2796Introduction to Modern Physics (S)4
      ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý4796Experimental Physics (S)3
    • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
      • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
      • Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
    • Students must satisfy general 51¶¯Âþ residency requirements.
  2. College Requirements
    • A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
      • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
    • Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
      • ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
      • ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
  3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (91-95 s.h.)2
    At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at 51¶¯Âþ. At least 6 courses in CST and 3 courses in Education must be completed at 51¶¯Âþ. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1385, ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2385, or ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3185. These courses are offered every semester.
    Biology
    Select one of the following:4
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1011
    General Biology I (F)
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1111
    Introduction to Organismal Biology
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1911
    Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology
    Select one of the following:4
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1012
    General Biology II (S)
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1112
    Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1912
    Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
    Chemistry
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1031
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1033
    General Chemistry I
    and General Chemistry Laboratory I
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1951
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1953
    Honors General Chemical Science I
    and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F)
    Select one of the following:4
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1032
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1034
    General Chemistry II
    and General Chemistry Laboratory II
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1952
    &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1954
    Honors General Chemical Science II
    and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S)
    Earth & Environmental Science
    ·¡·¡³§Ìý1001Introductory Geology4
    ´Ç°ùÌý·¡·¡³§Ìý2001 Physical Geology
    Mathematics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1041Calculus I4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1941 Honors Calculus I
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1042Calculus II4
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1942 Honors Calculus II
    Select one of the following:3-4
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1044
    Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2031
    Probability and Statistics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2061Euclidean Geometry3
    Three Mathematics electives at the 2000+ level or above9-12
    Physics
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1004Introduction to Astronomy (F)3
    Select one of the following:4
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1021
    Introduction to General Physics I
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1061
    Elementary Classical Physics I
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1961
    Honors Elementary Classical Physics I
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2021
    General Physics I
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2921
    Honors General Physics I
    Select one of the following:
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1022
    Introduction to General Physics II
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1062
    Elementary Classical Physics II
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1962
    Honors Elementary Classical Physics II
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2022
    General Physics II
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2922
    Honors General Physics II
    Technology Course
    Choose one of the following: 4
    °ä±õ³§Ìý1051
    Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±õ³§Ìý1951
    Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
    °ä±õ³§Ìý1057
    Computer Programming in C
    °ä±õ³§Ìý1068
    Program Design and Abstraction
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±õ³§Ìý1968
    Honors Program Design and Abstraction
    College of Science and Technology
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1013Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1389Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners2
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý2396Writing for Science and Technology3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3001History of Science3
    ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3312Coding STEM Lessons 31
    Education
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2179Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science3
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4388TUteach Apprentice Teaching4
    ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4802TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý2189Classroom Interactions (S)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)3
    ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý4189Project-Based Instruction (F)3
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
    ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231Introduction to Special Education3
    Research Methods
    Select one of the following: 43
    BIOL/CHEM/EES/PHYS 3091
    Research Methods (S)
    Total Credit Hours91-95
    (F) - Fall only course
    (S) - Spring only course
    1

    This course has a co-requisite of µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý2207.

    2

    The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology, to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs, or the . It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.

    3

    All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.

    4

    This course may be selected from one of four Research Methods courses in Biology, Chemistry, EES or Physics numbered 3091.