Bachelor of Science – Natural Science – Individualized Studies Track

Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Natural Science, Individualized Studies specialization, from the Natural Sciences Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.

Year 1

First-Year Seminar and Learning Communities are generally completed in the first year.

FIRST SEMESTER

  • BIO109/L General Biology I (3/1)
  • CHE 110/L Chemistry I (4/0)
  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • First-Year Seminar* (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration)* (3)
  • Total Credits (17)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • BIO110/L General Biology II (3/1)
  • CHE 111/L Chemistry II (4/0)
  • Learning Community* (6)
  • Total Credits (14)

(*Note: LC may be taken in Fall. If so, take FYS and Gen Ed Elective in Spring)

Year 2

Students are required to complete NSC231. At the discretion of the Natural Sciences Chair, PT101-201 First-Year/Sophomore Seminar in Physical Therapy may replace NSC231, thereby increasing the required science electives by 1 credit.

FIRST SEMESTER

  • BCH317/L Bio-organic Chemistry (3/1) OR CHE301/L Organic Chemistry I (3/1)
  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (Nat/Sci Math Exploration I) (3)
  • Science and/or Health Science Electives: (6-8 credits) (selected from allowed Science electives or from any 200-level BCH, BIO, CHE, ENS*, NSC, PHY courses designated for Science majors.  *ENS courses cross-listed as PSC (Political Science) are not allowed.
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Total Credits (16-18)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • CHE3__: 300-level Chemistry course OR CHE302/L Organic Chemistry II (3/1)
  • NSC231 Natural Science: Scientific Language and Literacy (3)
  • Science and/or Health Science Electives: (6-8 credits) (selected from allowed Science electives or from any 200-level BCH, BIO, CHE, ENS*, NSC, PHY courses designated for Science majors.  *ENS courses cross-listed as PSC (Political Science) are not allowed.
  • Total Credits (13-15)

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • BIO3__: 300-level Biology course (4)
  • NSC331 Natural Science Literature Survey (2)
  • Science and/or Health Science Electives: (6-8 credits) (selected from allowed Science electives or from any 200-level BCH, BIO, CHE, ENS*, NSC, PHY courses designated for Science majors.  *ENS courses cross-listed as PSC (Political Science) are not allowed.
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15-17)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • BIO 3__: 300-level Biology course (4)
  • Science and/or Health Science Electives: (6-8 credits) (selected from allowed Science electives or from any 200-level BCH, BIO, CHE, ENS*, NSC, PHY courses designated for Science majors.  *ENS courses cross-listed as PSC (Political Science) are not allowed.
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery I) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Total Credits (16-18)

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • Science and/or Health Science Electives: (4 credits) (selected from allowed Science electives or from any 200-level BCH, BIO, CHE, ENS*, NSC, PHY courses designated for Science majors.  *ENS courses cross-listed as PSC (Political Science) are not allowed.
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery II) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Free Electives (6)
  • Total Credits (16)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • NSC443 Natural Science Research Seminar (2)
  • Science and/or Health Science Electives: (4 credits) (selected from allowed Science electives or from any 200-level BCH, BIO, CHE, ENS*, NSC, PHY courses designated for Science majors.  *ENS courses cross-listed as PSC (Political Science) are not allowed.
  • Gen Ed (Depth- Discovery III) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth- Exploration) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15)