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2020-2021 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Natural Science, Biology/Chemistry Track, B.A.


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All interdisciplinary science majors require a grade of 2.0 or better in all courses used to satisfy the major.

Administered by faculty committees drawn from the departments participating in each option.

Program Requirements


Electives: 14 Credits


Biology Electives 9 Credits
Chemistry Elective
Seminar 2 Credits

Recommended Coursework Outside the Major


Consult with departmental advisers.

Note(s)


  • Elective choices may affect credit totals required for degree completion if additional prerequisites are required.
  • Six credits of the Biology Electives must be at the 400 level.
  • The Chemistry Elective must be at the 400 level and may not include Seminar. CHEM 425 - Biochemistry 1  is recommended for this track and has a prerequisite of CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry 2  (4 credits).
  • The Seminar must be at the 400 level and taken in one of the two science areas. Work in that seminar must reflect individual yet interdisciplinary interests. BIOL 483 - Current Topics in Biology  is the biology seminar.

Total Credit Hours Required: 42


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