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
- 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3096Introduction to Modern Algebra ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý4096Senior Problem Solving ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) - 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø residency requirements.
- 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.
- 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).
- Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (98-101 s.h.)1
At least 10 courses required for the major must be completed at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. At least 7 Math, 2 Engineering, and 3 Education courses must be completed at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. 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.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Mathematics ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1041 Calculus I 4 ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1941 Honors Calculus I ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1042 Calculus II 4 ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1942 Honors Calculus II ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2021 Functions and Modeling (S) 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2043 Calculus III 4 ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2943 Honors Calculus III ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2061 Euclidean Geometry (S) 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2101 Linear Algebra 3-4 ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2103 Linear Algebra with Computer Lab ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2111 Basic Concepts of Math 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3003 Theory of Numbers 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3031 Probability Theory I 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3096 Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3137 Real & Complex Analysis I (F) 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý3138 Real & Complex Analysis II (S) 3 ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý4096 Senior Problem Solving 3 One Mathematics 3000+ elective 2 3 Chemistry or Physics Select one of the following sets: 3 8 °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1031
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&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1034General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I
and General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1951
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1953
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&²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý1954Honors General Chemical Science I
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I
and Honors General Chemical Science II
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1061Elementary Classical Physics I ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1961Honors Elementary Classical Physics I ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2021General Physics I ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2921Honors General Physics I and±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1062Elementary Classical Physics II ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý1962Honors Elementary Classical Physics II ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2022General Physics II ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2922Honors General Physics II Engineering Foundation courses Select one of the following: 3 ·¡±·³Ò¸éÌý1101Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology ·¡±·³Ò¸éÌý1102Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving ·¡±·³Ò¸éÌý1901Honors Introduction to Engineering ·¡±·³Ò¸éÌý1117 Engineering Graphics 2 Engineering Concentration Courses Select two courses within the same track: 3 6-8 Track 1 - Environment ·¡·¡³§Ìý2001Physical Geology °ä·¡·¡Ìý2711Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology ´Ç°ùÌý°ä·¡·¡Ìý3711Environmental Engineering Track 2 - Robotics ·¡°ä·¡Ìý2312
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý·¡°ä·¡Ìý2313Electrical Engineering Science I
and Electrical Engineering Science I Lab·¡°ä·¡Ìý2612
&²¹³¾±è;Ìý·¡°ä·¡Ìý2613Digital Circuit Design
and Digital Circuit Design LaboratoryTrack 3 - Energy ·¡±·³Ò¸éÌý3571Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics ²Ñ·¡·¡Ìý4575Renewable and Alternative Energy Track 4 - Bioengineering µþ±õ°¿·¡Ìý2001Frontiers in Bioengineering µþ±õ°¿·¡Ìý3725Cell Biology for Engineers ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý3334Mammalian Physiology College of Science & Technology ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1013 Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences 3 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý1389 Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners 2 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3001 History of Science 3 ³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3312 Coding STEM Lessons 4 1 Education ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý2179 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 4 ·¡¶Ù±«°äÌý4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 3 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý2189 Classroom Interactions (S) 3 ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 ²Ñ³Ò³§·¡Ìý4189 Project-Based Instruction (F) 3 ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ä°Õ°äÌý4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments ³§±Ê·¡¶ÙÌý2231 Introduction to Special Education 3 Research Methods BIOL/CHEM/EES/PHYS 3091 Research Methods (S) 3 Total Credit Hours 98-101 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (F) - Fall only course (S) - Spring only course - 1
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.
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²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2041, ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2941, ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2045, or ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý2121 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above.
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Most engineering concentration courses require either Chemistry or Physics as a prerequisite, so students should choose the course that best prepares them for their intended track. The Environment and Bioengineering tracks cannot be completed without the chemistry sequence, and the Robotics and Energy tracks cannot be completed without the physics sequence.
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All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.