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2021-2022 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Natural Science, Biology/Geology 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


Required Courses: 28 Credits


Elective: 16-18 Credits


Biology Electives 8-9 Credits
Geology Electives 6 Credits
Seminar 2-3 Credits

Cognate Requirements: 8 Credits


Chemistry


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 300-400 level.
  • All Geology Electives must be at the 300-400 level.
  • The Seminar must be at the 300-400 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: 44-46 Plus 8 Credits of Cognates


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